ANS-1723 · CUSTOM FIELDS, RECORDS & FORMS
Why Inventory Detail is Required on Invoices with Advanced Bin Management
NetSuite requires Inventory Detail entry when modifying invoices after Advanced Bin Management is enabled.
Short answer
When Advanced Bin Management is enabled in NetSuite, modifying an existing invoice necessitates the manual entry of "Inventory Detail" for all line items before the record can be successfully saved. This requirement ensures accurate inventory tracking and compliance with bin management protocols, preventing data inconsistencies related to inventory allocation.
Scenario
Users attempting to modify an existing invoice in NetSuite may encounter an error or be prompted to provide additional information, specifically related to inventory, after Advanced Bin Management has been enabled in the account. This occurs even if the invoice was previously saved without this explicit detail, leading to confusion regarding the required steps for saving changes.
Solution
If a user attempts to modify an invoice after Advanced Bin Management has been enabled, it is mandatory to enter the "Inventory Detail" for all relevant line items before the invoice can be successfully saved. Failure to provide this detail will prevent the record from being updated.
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