ANS-1840 · CSV IMPORT & DATA MIGRATION
How to Successfully Import Web Addresses with Uncommon Extensions in NetSuite
Ensure proper recognition of international or non-standard web address formats during NetSuite data imports by correctly formatting your CSV file.
Short answer
When importing web addresses into NetSuite, especially those with uncommon or country-specific extensions (e.g., .se for Sweden), it is crucial to include the 'http://' prefix in your CSV file. This ensures NetSuite correctly recognizes and processes the web address format, preventing import errors and data inconsistencies.
Scenario
Users importing web addresses into NetSuite may encounter issues when the domain extension is not a common one, such as country-specific top-level domains (e.g., .se for Sweden). Without proper formatting, NetSuite may fail to recognize these addresses as valid URLs, leading to import failures or incorrect data entry.
Solution
To ensure NetSuite correctly recognizes and imports web addresses with uncommon extensions, users must include the http:// prefix for each web address within their CSV file. This explicit protocol declaration helps NetSuite parse the URL format accurately, regardless of the domain's top-level extension.
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