ANS-0885 · INVENTORY & ITEM MANAGEMENT
Is It Possible to Hide Parent Items in NetSuite’s Item Selection Pop-up Window?
Understand the limitations of hiding parent items in NetSuite's item selection pop-up and explore available display preferences.
Short answer
Directly hiding parent items within NetSuite's item selection pop-up is not possible. While the 'Show Only Last Subitem' preference can improve clarity in standard UI views, it does not apply to pop-up search windows. Users will still encounter the full item hierarchy when selecting items through pop-ups.
Scenario
Users often seek to streamline item selection by hiding parent items in NetSuite's item selection pop-up windows. The goal is to prevent parent items from appearing in search results or selection lists, allowing for quicker access to specific sub-items. This challenge typically arises when managing extensive item hierarchies.
Solution
Directly hiding parent items within NetSuite's item selection pop-up is not a supported feature. While a related preference exists to manage item display, its functionality is limited to standard UI views and does not extend to pop-up search dialogues. The 'Show Only Last Subitem' preference is the closest available option for managing item visibility in the main user interface. However, it does not impact pop-up search behavior. To manage item display in the main user interface:
Navigate to Home > Set Preferences.
Locate and enable the Show Only Last Subitem preference.This preference helps to declutter the main UI by displaying only the lowest-level sub-items. It is important to note that this setting does not affect the behavior of item selection pop-up windows, where the full item hierarchy will still be visible.
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