ANS-1787 · ROLES, PERMISSIONS & SECURITY
How to Grant Global Search Permissions to Users in NetSuite?
This guide explains the specific NetSuite permission required to enable global search functionality for users.
Short answer
To enable global search functionality for users in NetSuite, the 'Lists-Perform Search' permission must be assigned to their respective roles. This permission allows users to access and utilize the global search bar to find records across the system, ensuring they can efficiently locate necessary information.
Scenario
Users may encounter situations where they are unable to use the global search bar in NetSuite, even if they have other permissions. This typically occurs when the necessary permission for performing searches across the system is missing from their assigned role, preventing them from accessing this core navigation feature.
Solution
To resolve issues with users being unable to utilize global search in NetSuite, ensure that the 'Lists-Perform Search' permission is assigned to their role. This permission grants the ability to perform searches across various record types, enabling full use of the global search functionality.
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