ANS-0929 · CSV IMPORT & DATA MIGRATION
How to Resolve ‘Invalid invtid reference key’ Error in NetSuite Inventory Adjustment Imports
This guide addresses the 'Invalid invtid reference key' error encountered when importing Inventory Adjustment Worksheets, particularly for child items, by leveraging Internal IDs for item mapping.
Short answer
The 'Invalid invtid reference key' error during NetSuite Inventory Adjustment Worksheet imports often occurs with child items when using item names. To resolve this, update the import mapping settings to use the Internal ID of the items instead of their names. This ensures accurate identification of inventory items during the import process.
Scenario
Users attempting to import an Inventory Adjustment Worksheet into NetSuite may encounter an 'Invalid invtid reference key' error. This issue frequently arises when the imported items include child items, and the system fails to correctly reference them even when their full names are provided in the import file.
Solution
To resolve the 'Invalid invtid reference key' error during an Inventory Adjustment Worksheet import, the recommended best practice is to utilize the Internal ID of the items for mapping instead of their names. This ensures that NetSuite can accurately identify each item, especially child items, during the import process. The steps are as follows:
Ensure your import file contains the Internal ID for each item.
During the import process, navigate to the mapping settings on the import page.
Change the mapping for the item reference field from 'Name' to 'Internal ID'.
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