ANS-0820 · CUSTOM FIELDS, RECORDS & FORMS
How to Enable Inline Editing for Child Records on a NetSuite Custom Record Sublist
Streamline data entry by enabling inline editing for child records directly on custom sublists within NetSuite.
Short answer
To make a sublist editable in NetSuite's edit mode, ensure the "Show remove link" option is enabled, which then allows "Allow Child Record Editing" to be checked. Additionally, verify that all relevant child record fields are marked "Show on list" for visibility and interaction within the sublist.
Scenario
Users often require the ability to directly edit or add child records within a sublist on a parent custom record form without navigating away. This functionality is crucial for efficient data management but requires specific configurations to enable inline editing capabilities on the sublist.
Solution
To enable inline editing for child records on a sublist, first ensure that the "Show remove link" option is checked. This setting is often a prerequisite for activating the inline editing feature.
Once "Show remove link" is enabled, check the "Allow Child Record Editing" option. This setting permits users to modify existing child records directly within the sublist grid.
For child record fields to be visible and editable on the sublist, verify that each relevant field has the "Show on list" checkbox selected.
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