There are multiple ways to keep track of record modifications and keep updated on the impact of transactions on the General Ledger (GL) in NetSuite.
- System Notes offer a time-stamped record of all modifications made to setups, customizations, and other kinds of records in NetSuite. The pre- and post-change values, the user role of the person who made the modification, and other relevant details will be included.
- The general ledger or journal impact of lines on the original transaction is shown on the GL Impact page. Clicking GL Impact in the Actions list will take users to the GL Impact page from the majority of transaction records. A GL Impact subtab is typically included with posting transactions. Users can also generate a PDF with the GL Impact for the transaction and export the GL impact details to an Excel or CSV file.
- Changes made to particular fields in NetSuite records can be tracked historically through audit trails. They facilitate the tracking of changes and offer insight into the identity and timing of the changemakers. To ensure data integrity and compliance, audit trails are necessary.
- Script execution logs, by default, only track script errors, but they can be configured to track audit messages and debug data, if required.
- Similar to script execution logs, workflow history and execution logs are used, but obviously intended for workflows. They keep track of server triggers, event kinds and contexts, and other transitions and events that take place on a record that are initiated by a workflow.