ANS-1206 · CSV IMPORT & DATA MIGRATION
How to Import Vendors and Their Associated Contacts into NetSuite?
NetSuite requires a two-step import process for vendor and contact records, as they cannot be imported simultaneously in a single file.
Short answer
NetSuite does not support importing vendors and their associated contacts in a single file. To successfully import both, users must perform two separate imports: first for the vendor records, and then for the contact records, ensuring proper matching to the newly created vendors.
Scenario
Users attempting to import vendor records along with their associated contact information into NetSuite may encounter difficulties. The system does not provide a direct method to import both types of records simultaneously using a single data file, leading to challenges in data migration.
Solution
To successfully import vendors and their associated contacts into NetSuite, a two-step process is required:
First, import all vendor records using a dedicated CSV file for vendors.
Second, import the contact records using a separate CSV file. Ensure that the contact records are correctly matched to the vendors imported in the first step, typically by using an external ID or vendor name for association.
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