NetSuite FSM Feature Compatibility Levels: Required, Optional
NetSuite FSM compatibility levels categorize features as Required, Optional, Incompatible to ensure smooth integration.
Field Service Management (FSM) compatibility levels help administrators understand how different NetSuite features interact with FSM functionalities. This ensures smooth integration without errors during operation. Features are categorized into four compatibility levels: Required, Optional, Incompatible, and Not Tested.
Compatibility Levels
- Required: The NetSuite feature is essential for FSM to function correctly.
- Optional: The feature is not mandatory for FSM and can be enabled or disabled without affecting its operation.
- Incompatible: This feature cannot work with FSM; enabling it may cause errors.
- Not Tested: This feature has not been verified for compatibility with FSM, and its functionality may be unpredictable.
Support Levels
The support levels for FSM define how the behavior of NetSuite features is applied:
- Full: NetSuite feature behavior applies to all FSM features.
- Partial: Only some behaviors are applicable to FSM features.
- None: No integration with FSM features exists.
- Not Applicable: The feature does not interact with FSM.
Detailed Compatibility Table
The following table outlines the compatibility and support levels for Company features relevant to FSM:
| Feature | Compatibility | Support Level |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidiaries | Optional | Full |
| Departments | Optional | Full |
| Locations | Optional | Full |
| Classes | Optional | Full |
| Projects | Required | Full |
| Project Management | Optional | Full |
| Planned Work | Optional | Full |
| Job Costing and Project Budgeting | Optional | Partial |
| Advanced Project Profitability | Not Tested | None |
| Activity Codes | Optional | None |
| Advanced Project Budgets | Not Tested | None |
| Resource Allocation | Optional | Partial |
| Multi-Subsidiary Customer | Optional | Full |
| Multiple Currencies | Optional | Full |
| Inline Editing | Optional | Full |
| File Cabinet | Required | Full |
Understanding these compatibility and support levels is crucial for administrators to correctly enable features that enhance FSM capabilities while avoiding conflicts that could disrupt business processes.
For further reference on various company features, see General Company Features.
Key Takeaways:
- Submit your queries for configuring FSM features successfully.
- Features have defined compatibility levels impacting FSM operation.
- Understanding 'Required,' 'Optional,' and 'Incompatible' levels is vital for successful integration.
Frequently Asked Questions (4)
Does feature compatibility in NetSuite 2026.1 apply to all NetSuite editions?
What happens if I enable an 'Incompatible' feature with Field Service Management?
How can I determine if a feature is required for FSM in NetSuite 2026.1?
What should I do if a feature is marked as 'Not Tested' with FSM?
Weekly Update History (1)
Updated Employee Features under Compatibility with NetSuite Features to remove support for Time Tracking for CRM.
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