ANS-0310 · SALES ORDER PROCESSING
How to Display Only the Last Subitem Name in NetSuite Sales Orders
NetSuite offers a user-specific preference to streamline item lists by showing only the final subitem, enhancing clarity for individual users.
Short answer
Yes, NetSuite allows users to display only the last subitem in Sales Order item lists. This setting is configured through individual user preferences under Home > Set Preferences > Only Show Last Subitem. It's important to note that this preference applies solely to the user who sets it and is not a global system setting.
Scenario
Users often seek to simplify the display of items within NetSuite Sales Orders, particularly when dealing with subitems. The common requirement is to show only the name of the last subitem, without including its parent items, to reduce clutter and improve readability in the item list.
Solution
NetSuite provides a user-specific preference to control the display of subitems in Sales Order item lists. To enable this setting:
Navigate to Home.
Select Set Preferences.
Locate and check the 'Only Show Last Subitem' option.
This preference will then apply to the individual user's view of Sales Order item lists. It is important to note that this setting is applied on a per-user basis and does not function as a global system preference.
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