ANS-1740 · CUSTOM FIELDS, RECORDS & FORMS
Why is the ‘New’ Option Missing from a Sublist Column in NetSuite Item Fulfillment?
Understand a common NetSuite limitation preventing the 'New' option from appearing in sublist dropdowns on Item Fulfillment records.
Short answer
The 'New' option is a known NetSuite limitation for sublist column fields on Item Fulfillment records, regardless of whether the record is in Create or Edit mode. While the same column field might function as expected on a Sales Order, this functionality is not available directly on Item Fulfillments.
Scenario
Users attempting to utilize a specific column field within a sublist on an Item Fulfillment record observe that the 'New' option is not available in the field's dropdown list. This behavior occurs consistently when the Item Fulfillment is in both Create and Edit modes, even if the same column field functions as expected on a Sales Order.
Solution
This behavior is due to a NetSuite limitation. The 'New' option is not supported for sublist column fields on Item Fulfillment records. This limitation applies universally, preventing the option from appearing in the dropdown list when an Item Fulfillment is being created or edited.
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