ANS-0894 · SUITESCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
Why Do Saved Searches Fail in NetSuite Scripts When Released?
Ensure NetSuite scripts utilizing saved searches execute correctly in released mode by configuring the appropriate execution role on the script deployment.
Short answer
If a NetSuite script involving a saved search functions correctly in test mode but fails upon release, the issue often stems from insufficient permissions. To resolve this, navigate to the script's deployment record and set the 'Execute as Role' field to 'Administrator' to ensure the script has the necessary privileges to access and run the saved search.
Scenario
NetSuite users may encounter a situation where a script that incorporates a saved search operates without issues during 'test' execution but consistently fails when deployed in 'released' mode. This discrepancy indicates a potential permissions-related problem preventing the script from accessing or processing the saved search effectively in a live environment.
Solution
To resolve saved searches failing in NetSuite scripts when released, ensure the script deployment is configured with sufficient permissions. Navigate to the script's deployment record and locate the 'Execute as Role' field. Set this field to 'Administrator' to grant the script the necessary privileges to execute the saved search successfully in a released environment.
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