ANS-0926 · ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL CONFIGURATION
How to Apply NetSuite General Preferences Globally to All Users?
NetSuite administrators can configure company-wide settings and manage user override permissions for system preferences.
Short answer
NetSuite company-wide preferences are configured under Setup > Company > General Preferences. Administrators can set default options for all users and determine if users can override these settings. This ensures consistent application of company policies, while other global settings may exist on different company-level preference pages.
Scenario
NetSuite administrators often need to establish consistent system behavior across all users. This involves setting default preferences that apply company-wide, preventing individual users from inadvertently altering critical operational settings. The challenge lies in identifying where these global preferences are managed and how to enforce them.
Solution
To apply company-wide preferences in NetSuite, administrators should navigate to the following path:
Go to Setup > Company > General Preferences.
On this page, configure the desired default settings that will apply to all users across the organization.
Within the same General Preferences page, administrators can also specify whether individual users are permitted to override these company-level preferences.While this page is central for many company-wide settings, it is important to note that other global settings may be configured on different company-level preference pages within NetSuite.
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