ANS-1187 · PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Can NetSuite Project Baseline Values Be Directly Overridden?
NetSuite's project baseline values are snapshots that cannot be directly edited, requiring custom solutions for bespoke baseline logic.
Short answer
Directly overriding NetSuite project baseline values is not possible; they are captured as snapshots and not exposed to direct manipulation. For custom baseline logic, organizations must hide standard NetSuite fields and buttons, then develop custom fields and scripts to manage and display their bespoke baseline data.
Scenario
Users often seek to modify NetSuite's project baseline values directly after they have been set. The system's default behavior captures baselines as fixed snapshots, leading to questions about how to adjust or override these values to reflect specific project management needs.
Solution
NetSuite project baseline values cannot be directly overridden or edited once they are set. These values are captured as snapshots and are not exposed to direct manipulation through standard events. While NetSuite calculates project task end dates, these can be influenced by project constraints such as 'Fixed Date' or 'Finish No Later Than'.
To implement custom baseline logic or to manage bespoke baseline data, the recommended approach involves:
Hiding the standard NetSuite baseline fields.
Hiding the standard NetSuite baseline button.
Developing custom fields to store the desired baseline data.
Implementing custom scripts to manage and display the custom baseline logic.
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