Configurable Items Page Integration...

What Is the Configurable Items Page?

The Configurable Items page in NetSuite allows users to view and configure active products. With the integration available in NetSuite CPQ Configurator (version 1.9.1), businesses can now grant access to this page from third-party websites, enhancing the user experience by enabling product configuration outside the NetSuite environment.

How to Enable the Configurable Items Page on Third-party Websites?

To integrate the Configurable Items page into your third-party website, follow these steps:

1. Make Items Available Externally

To view the Configurable Items page, you must first ensure the products are available externally in NetSuite:

Navigate to CPQ > Configurator > Settings.
Check the Launch products from SuiteCommerce box.

2. Define Configurable Items

Next, select which specific configurable items should be open for user access:

Go to the product record of each item you want to make available.
Ensure to check the Available on SuiteCommerce box.

3. Create the External Link

You'll need to create a link to be used in your implementation on the third-party website:

Access Customizations > Scripting > Script Deployments within NetSuite.
In the Type field of the Filters section, select Suitelet.
Locate and open the CPQC-ST-SCA-Wrapper script (ID: customdeploy_cpqc_st_sca).
Verify that the Available without login box is checked.
Click the link displayed in the External URL field, which opens in a new tab.
Append the string &cmd=selector to the URL in the address bar, and confirm the Configurable Items page loads correctly by pressing Enter.

Real-World Context

By enabling this integration, businesses can offer a seamless product configuration experience directly from their websites. This is particularly beneficial for B2B platforms, where users often prefer to configure products in a familiar environment rather than navigating through the NetSuite interface.

Who This Affects

Administrators: Responsible for configuring and maintaining product settings.
Developers: Tasked with implementing the link integration within the third-party sites.
Sales Teams: May utilize the feature to assist customers in configuring products on their platforms.

Key Takeaways

Integrate the Configurable Items page into third-party websites for enhanced user experience.
Ensure products are marked as available externally to be accessible.
Create a custom link using the Suitelet script deployment for external integration.

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

What steps are needed to make items available on the Configurable Items page externally?

First, navigate to CPQ > Configurator > Settings and check the 'Launch products from SuiteCommerce' box. Then, for each product, go to its record and check the 'Available on SuiteCommerce' box to allow external access.

How can I create a link to the Configurable Items page for third-party website integration?

Access Customizations > Scripting > Script Deployments in NetSuite, select 'Suitelet' under the Type field, open the script 'CPQC-ST-SCA-Wrapper,' ensure 'Available without login' is checked, and use the link in the External URL field, appending '&cmd=selector'.

What permissions are required for the Configurable Items page to be accessed externally?

Ensure that the products are set as available externally by configuring them in the CPQ settings and product records, and the Suitelet script is marked as 'Available without login'.

Does the Configurable Items page integration require any feature flags to be enabled?

Yes, to enable the integration, you must check the 'Launch products from SuiteCommerce' box in the CPQ > Configurator > Settings.

Configurable Items Page Integration with Third-party Websites