Mastering Sublist Line Field Searches with Dynamic Tables in NetSuite 2026.1
Learn how to effectively search for sublist line fields using dynamic tables in NetSuite 2026.1 and optimize your search results.
In NetSuite 2026.1, enhancements to search capabilities, particularly regarding sublist line fields, allow developers and administrators to conduct more efficient searches. When you retrieve sublist data using dynamic tables, you may notice that the searches only return a single result per record, even if there are multiple entries associated with that record. For example, if you are searching for an item's vendors, you might only get one vendor displayed, despite the item being linked to several vendors.
Enabling Show All Sublist Results
To remedy this limitation, NetSuite introduces an option called Show all sublist results. By checking this box, the search will yield a separate result for every entry in the sublist. Continuing with our example, if an item is associated with five different vendors, enabling this option will ensure that five individual search results are returned, one for each vendor. This capability enhances the accuracy and comprehensiveness of your search results, especially in scenarios where managing multiple associations is essential.
Important Note: This option specifically pertains to search queries employing sublist line fields. Body field searches remain unaffected by this setting.
SuiteQL: A Powerful Alternative
NetSuite also introduces the ability to utilize SuiteQL—an SQL-like query language tailored for NetSuite environments. This feature expands your querying capabilities significantly. When using SuiteQL, you can:
- Broaden your search to encompass any sublist line field.
- Retrieve all results from sublist queries effectively.
When you are working with sublist line fields in either the Record Fields or Search Filter fields within a dynamic table, it’s essential to apply SuiteQL dot notation. This means referencing the fields with the format sublistID.sublistFieldID. For example, if you want to find the purchase price for an item, you would specify it as itemvendor.purchaseprice.
Best Practices for Dynamic Table Searches
- Always verify if you need all sublist results and check the related box accordingly.
- Familiarize yourself with SuiteQL to maximize your search capabilities within NetSuite.
- Ensure the correct formatting when using SuiteQL dot notation to avoid syntax issues or incorrect results.
By leveraging these features in NetSuite 2026.1, you can enhance your search strategy, making sublist line information more accessible and actionable.
Key Takeaways
- Use the Show all sublist results option to enhance search comprehensiveness.
- Familiarize yourself with SuiteQL for advanced querying beyond standard searches.
- Remember to use proper dot notation (
sublistID.sublistFieldID) when specifying fields in SuiteQL queries.