ANS-0510 · CUSTOM FIELDS, RECORDS & FORMS

Can You Set Different Preferred List Views for Each Transaction Type in NetSuite?

NetSuite's design restricts users to a single global Transaction Preferred List View, preventing custom views per transaction type like Purchase Orders or Sales Orders.

Short answer

No, NetSuite does not support different preferred list views per transaction type. The system is designed to allow for only one global Transaction Preferred List View, meaning a single view applies across all transaction types, such as Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, and others.

Scenario

Users often seek to customize their NetSuite experience by setting distinct preferred list views for various transaction types, such as Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, or Invoices. The expectation is to have a tailored display of information relevant to each specific transaction type when accessing lists.

Solution

NetSuite's functionality currently allows for only one Transaction Preferred List View across the entire system. This means it is not possible to configure separate preferred list views for individual transaction types, such as having a unique view for Purchase Orders and another for Sales Orders. The single preferred list view applies universally to all transaction lists.

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