ANS-1179 · CUSTOM FIELDS, RECORDS & FORMS
What are the Maximum Character Lengths for NetSuite Standard Fields?
Understanding NetSuite field limits is crucial for data integrity and custom field planning within your ERP system.
Short answer
NetSuite fields have varying character limits to ensure data consistency and system performance. Key fields like Email, Phone Number, and Help have specific maximum lengths, which are important considerations when importing data or designing custom solutions. These limits help maintain data quality across the platform.
Scenario
Users often need to understand the maximum character limits for various standard NetSuite fields to ensure data integrity, prevent truncation during data entry or import, and properly plan for custom field configurations. Incorrect assumptions about field lengths can lead to data loss or validation errors.
Solution
The maximum character lengths for several common NetSuite fields are as follows:Hyperlink: 999Email: 254Phone Number: 32Password: 15Integer: Somewhere around 18,446,744,009,999,998,976 (probably a little more)Help: 999Inline HTML: 4000 bytes (approximately 4000 characters in English)Currency: Officially 999,999,999,999,999.999999999999999 as per a client-side popup. However, values may be rounded down when saving, well before this maximum value is reached.
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