Unexpected Errors Due to Invalid Time Format in NetSuite Timesheets

Overview When creating timesheets using SuiteScript, an issue has been observed where the hours are formatted as HH:MM, but NetSuite interprets these values incorrectly. This results in unexpected errors, particularly when handling cases where the minutes exceed 59. Understanding the Issue NetSuite expects time values in decimal format (e.g., 1.5 for 1 hour 30 minutes).… Continue reading Unexpected Errors Due to Invalid Time Format in NetSuite Timesheets

Printing a Weekly Timesheet

The user wants to print an approved weekly timesheet. This is not available in the weekly timesheet. As an alternate solution, the time bills can be printed(the individual time records). The time bills can be accessed from the weekly timesheet( by clicking on the individual time in the sublist) or from the employee record(Time tracking… Continue reading Printing a Weekly Timesheet

Retract Timesheets

Retract Time  After submitting the timesheet, the timesheet will be in ‘pending approval’ status. However, the user will not be able to edit the time once it is submitted for approval. If the user wants to edit the time that is not approved, then click on the ‘Retract Button’ on the timesheet.  Then the timesheet… Continue reading Retract Timesheets

Weekly Timesheet in the Employee Center in NetSuite

In NetSuite, within the Employee Center, viewing, creating, and maintaining job-related information is possible. Tasks and events can be created, and both purchase requests and expense reports can be submitted, with the ability to monitor the approval status of each. If time tracking is utilized, time can be entered on a daily or weekly basis.… Continue reading Weekly Timesheet in the Employee Center in NetSuite

Employee Center Dashboard in NetSuite

In NetSuite, within the Employee Center, viewing, creating, and maintaining job-related information is possible. Tasks and events can be created, and both purchase requests and expense reports can be submitted, with the ability to monitor the approval status of each. If time tracking is utilized, time can be entered on a daily or weekly basis.… Continue reading Employee Center Dashboard in NetSuite

System Notes fields not available in the time bill Saved search

In the time bill(daily time track) saved search, the system notes fields are not available. So, the timesheet approved date is not available in the saved search. To get the approved date in a saved search, create a saved search of System Notes. Navigate to Lists > Search > Saved Searches > New Select System… Continue reading System Notes fields not available in the time bill Saved search

Minimum Number of Hours Per Working Day not available on the Accounting Preferences

The preferences to limit the timesheet hours are included in the accounting preferences. The preferences are, Minimum Number of Hours Per Week Maximum Number of Hours Per Week Minimum Number of Hours Per Working Day Maximum Number of Hours Allowed Per Working Day Minimum Number of Hours Per Time Entry However, when navigating to Setup > Accounting >… Continue reading Minimum Number of Hours Per Working Day not available on the Accounting Preferences