ANS-0050 · SAVED SEARCHES & FORMULAS
How to Display the ‘Description’ Field in NetSuite Saved Searches?
Understand how NetSuite internally labels the 'Description' field for accurate data retrieval in saved searches.
Short answer
When creating a NetSuite saved search to retrieve the 'Description' field from records like Sales Orders or Purchase Orders, users should select the column labeled 'Memo'. This ensures the correct data is displayed in the search results, as 'Memo' is the internal NetSuite designation for the 'Description' field.
Scenario
NetSuite users often encounter difficulty when attempting to include the 'Description' field in their saved search results. They may search for a column explicitly named 'Description' but find it unavailable, leading to confusion regarding how to display this crucial information for various record types.
Solution
To successfully fetch and display the 'description' column in a NetSuite saved search, users need to select the column 'Memo'. This field serves as the internal NetSuite designation for the 'Description' content across various record types, including Sales Orders and Purchase Orders. By choosing 'Memo' in the 'Results' tab of the saved search definition, the desired description information will be accurately presented in the search output.
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