ANS-1894 · ROLES, PERMISSIONS & SECURITY
What Happens When Editing the Original NetSuite Administrator Employee Record?
Modifying the original NetSuite administrator's employee record requires careful consideration to avoid unintended system behavior.
Short answer
Modifying the original NetSuite administrator employee record is generally not recommended. The system's behavior when editing this specific record may not align with typical employee updates, potentially requiring manual administrator role transitions. The original administrator can be identified by a negative internal ID.
Scenario
Users attempting to modify the employee record associated with the original NetSuite administrator may encounter unexpected system behavior. This situation often arises when an organization seeks to update administrator details or transfer the administrator role, leading to questions about the correct procedure for managing this unique system record.
Solution
Modifying the employee record of the original NetSuite administrator is generally not recommended. While the exact system behavior when editing this specific record may vary, it is often advised to manage administrator role transitions through manual processes, such as updating an existing administrator record or creating a new employee and assigning the administrator role, rather than directly editing the initial administrator.
To identify if an employee record pertains to the original administrator, check its internal ID. The internal ID for the original administrator is typically a negative value.
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