ANS-0332 · SUITESCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
How to Determine if a NetSuite Record Was Created by a Script?
To identify script-created NetSuite records, check the request parameter within a before load event.
Short answer
To determine if a NetSuite record was created by a script, verify if the request parameter is null during a before load event. This method allows for programmatic differentiation between records initiated manually and those generated through automated processes, aiding in script logic and data integrity checks.
Scenario
NetSuite administrators and developers often need to distinguish between records created manually by users and those generated programmatically by scripts. This distinction is crucial for implementing conditional logic, ensuring data integrity, or troubleshooting unexpected record behavior within the system.
Solution
To ascertain if a NetSuite record has been created by a script, examine the request parameter within a beforeLoad user event script. If the request parameter is null during this event, it indicates that the record was initiated by a script rather than through a direct user interface interaction.
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