ANS-1149 · SUITESCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
How to Update Custom List Elements Using SuiteScript in NetSuite?
Understand the methods available for programmatically modifying values within NetSuite custom lists and custom records.
Short answer
Custom list elements can be updated via SuiteScript by treating the custom list's script ID as a record type for creating or modifying values. This method applies to the elements themselves, not the list definition. Custom Records also offer full scriptability for their instances.
Scenario
NetSuite users often need to programmatically manage data stored in custom lists or custom records. The challenge arises when attempting to modify the individual elements or values within these lists using SuiteScript, rather than creating entirely new list definitions.
Solution
To modify elements within a custom list using SuiteScript, it is important to understand the distinction between custom lists and custom records. While custom records are fully scriptable for their instances, custom list elements (values) can also be modified via SuiteScript. This is achieved by treating the custom list's script ID as a record type when creating or updating values. This method specifically applies to modifying the *elements* of an existing list, not creating an entirely new list definition.
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