ANS-1559 · PROJECT MANAGEMENT
How to Extend Project Task Assignee Information with Custom Fields in NetSuite?
Extend project task assignee details by creating a custom record, as direct field addition to the standard subtab is not possible.
Short answer
Directly adding custom fields to the Project Task Assignees subtab is not possible, as no 'customize' button exists. The recommended solution is to create a custom assignee record. This record can then be linked to the project task via a sublist, enabling users to define and track specific assignee resources and their custom statuses.
Scenario
NetSuite users often require additional fields to track specific details related to project task assignees, such as custom statuses or unique attributes. However, attempts to add these custom fields directly to the Project Task Assignees subtab are met with limitations, as the standard 'customize' button is unavailable for this sublist.
Solution
Directly adding custom fields to the Project Task Assignees subtab is not feasible, as the 'customize' button is not available for this sublist. To extend the information tracked for project task assignees, the following workaround can be implemented:
Create a custom record specifically designed for assignee details. This record can include any desired custom fields to capture additional statuses or attributes for project resources.
Add a sublist to the Project Task record that references this newly created custom assignee record. This allows users to select and associate specific assignee resources with the project task.
Through this custom sublist, users can then assign various statuses or input other relevant information for each selected assignee, effectively extending the standard functionality. While this approach introduces an additional process, it provides the necessary flexibility to track comprehensive assignee data.
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