ANS-1635 · CUSTOM FIELDS, RECORDS & FORMS
How to Enable Inline Editing for Sourced Custom Fields in NetSuite Lists?
Understand why custom fields sourced from other records are not inline editable on NetSuite lists and discover a workflow-based solution.
Short answer
Custom fields sourced from other records are not available for inline editing on NetSuite lists because their values are expected to be populated from the source. To enable inline editing, do not source the field directly. Instead, implement a workflow that populates the field's value, allowing it to be edited on the list view.
Scenario
Users attempting to inline edit custom fields directly on NetSuite list views may find that certain fields are unavailable for modification. This typically occurs when a custom field is configured to source its value from another record, preventing direct user input on the list.
Solution
When a custom field is sourced from another record, it will not be available for Inline editing on List views. This is because the expected behavior is for the field to be populated automatically from its defined source. To enable inline editing for such a field, a workaround can be implemented:
Do not configure the custom field to be directly sourced from another record.
Create a workflow that will source and populate the field's value. This approach allows the field to be available for inline editing on lists while still ensuring its value is correctly derived.
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