ANS-0873 · INVENTORY & ITEM MANAGEMENT
How to Change Quantities on a Built Work Order in NetSuite
Adjusting quantities on built NetSuite Work Orders involves specific UI restrictions and programmatic considerations.
Short answer
Quantities on a built Work Order cannot be changed directly via the NetSuite user interface. Programmatic adjustments are possible using sublist APIs. Such changes may alter the Work Order's status, potentially from 'Built' to 'In Process'. Comprehensive testing is crucial to ensure expected behavior.
Scenario
Users often encounter situations where they need to modify the quantity of line items on a NetSuite Work Order that has already reached a 'Built' status. Direct modification through the user interface is not permitted, leading to challenges in adjusting production plans post-build.
Solution
Quantities on a built Work Order cannot be changed directly through the NetSuite user interface. However, NetSuite's sublist APIs allow for programmatic changes to the quantity of Work Order line items. Programmatic changes to Work Order line item quantities via sublist APIs may result in status changes, such as from 'Built' to 'In Process', though this behavior can vary and should be thoroughly tested. The status cannot be reverted to 'Built' via the user interface, as this action typically initiates a new Build transaction, which would conflict with the existing one. When scripting changes to Work Order line items, it is crucial to thoroughly test the behavior and compare it against expected outcomes in the user interface.
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