ANS-1257 · SUITESCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
Can NetSuite Subrecords Be Edited in Client-Side or Before-Load User Event Scripts?
Understand the limitations of NetSuite's subrecord API regarding client-side and before-load user event script support.
Short answer
NetSuite's subrecord API does not support editing subrecords within client-event scripts or before-load user-event scripts. Developers should be aware of this limitation when designing solutions that interact with subrecords, as these script types are incompatible with direct subrecord manipulation via the API.
Scenario
NetSuite developers often seek to programmatically interact with subrecords using SuiteScript. A common question arises regarding the ability to modify subrecords within client-side scripts or during the before-load phase of user event scripts. Understanding the supported contexts for subrecord manipulation is crucial for effective script development.
Solution
The NetSuite subrecord API, applicable to both SuiteScript 1.0 and SuiteScript 2.0, does not support operations within client-event scripts or before-load user-event scripts. Attempts to edit subrecords using the API in these script contexts will not function as expected. For detailed information and supported contexts, refer to the official NetSuite Help Center documentation: https://system.na3.netsuite.com/app/help/helpcenter.nl?fid=section_n3035888.html
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