ANS-0321 · INVENTORY & ITEM MANAGEMENT
How to Configure Default Location on NetSuite Transactions
Understand how NetSuite determines the default location for transactions and where to adjust settings for sales and purchase orders.
Short answer
NetSuite's default location on transactions is primarily derived from the employee record associated with the transaction. Additionally, system-wide accounting preferences allow for specific default location settings to be applied to Sales Orders and Purchase Orders, providing flexibility in inventory management and order processing workflows.
Scenario
Users often need to understand how NetSuite automatically assigns a default location to transactions. This is crucial for accurate inventory management and streamlined order processing, especially when dealing with various transaction types like sales orders and purchase orders.
Solution
NetSuite determines the default location on a transaction through two primary mechanisms:
For out-of-the-box behavior, the default location is sourced from the employee record that is set on the transaction.
Administrators can configure specific default locations for Sales Orders and Purchase Orders via the accounting preferences. To access these settings:
- Navigate to
Setup > Accounting > Accounting Preferences. - Select the
Order Managementsubtab. - Locate the
Default Location for...section to apply desired settings for Sales Orders and Purchase Orders.
- Navigate to
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