ANS-0683 · ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL CONFIGURATION
How to Configure Auto-Generated Numbers in NetSuite
Understand how NetSuite handles auto-generated number sequences, especially for OneWorld accounts and subsidiary-specific numbering.
Short answer
NetSuite's auto-generated number reset functionality may not revert to 0, often incrementing from the current number. For OneWorld accounts, the "Use Subsidiary" checkbox on the Auto-Generated Numbers screen enables subsidiary-specific transaction prefixes, potentially allowing a reset to a SUFFIX-00 format via the subsidiary record's configuration.
Scenario
Users attempting to reset the "Initial Number" for auto-generated sequences in NetSuite may find that the system does not revert the next number to 0, but instead increments from the current number. This behavior can be unexpected when trying to restart a numbering sequence.
Solution
When resetting the "Initial Number" and checking the "Update" checkbox, the system does not set the next number back to 0; instead, it continues with the current number + 1.For NetSuite OneWorld accounts, a "Use Subsidiary" checkbox is available on the Auto-Generated Numbers screen.Enabling this checkbox allows the system to utilize the transaction prefix defined on the subsidiary record (accessible via Setup > Company > Subsidiaries).This functionality suggests a potential method for resetting numbering to a SUFFIX-00 format for specific subsidiaries by configuring the prefix on the respective subsidiary record. This approach requires testing to confirm the desired reset behavior.
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