ANS-1034 · CUSTOM FIELDS, RECORDS & FORMS
How to Make a Sublist Column Mandatory on a NetSuite Custom Form
NetSuite administrators can enforce mandatory fields on custom forms, though sublist columns typically require SuiteScript for specific form-level enforcement.
Short answer
While NetSuite offers native options for making body fields mandatory on custom forms or via workflows, enforcing a sublist column as mandatory on a *single* custom form generally requires SuiteScript. Standard form customizations do not provide this granular control for sublist fields.
Scenario
A NetSuite user needs to ensure that a specific column on a sublist (e.g., an item sublist or custom sublist) becomes a mandatory entry field exclusively when using a particular custom transaction form. Standard NetSuite form customization options do not appear to offer the necessary granular control to make a sublist column mandatory only on one specific form.
Solution
To make a sublist column mandatory on a single custom form in NetSuite, SuiteScript is typically required. This approach allows for precise control over field properties based on the active form.
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