Product Configurations in NetSuite CPQ

TL;DR Opening

Starting in the Weekly Update on January 26, 2026, NetSuite enhances the product configuration functionality within the CPQ module. Users can now better manage selections for configurable items, improving transaction integration and user access to configuration records.

Overview of Product Configurations

The product configuration feature in NetSuite CPQ centralizes user selections for configurable items, allowing these configurations to be stored on a dedicated configuration record. When a configurable item is added to a transaction, this configuration record is linked, ensuring accurate data capture.

Accessing Configuration Records

To view a configuration record, users can click the Access Config Record button located on the configured item line within a transaction record. This feature is accessible for users with advanced permissions. Here are some important points regarding permissions:

• Users with an administrator role automatically receive advanced permissions.
• To set specific role permissions, navigate to the Access subtab on the employee record and select Advanced in the CPQ Configurator Permissions field before saving the record.

Retrieving Configuration Data

The configuration record is stored in a compressed format, which can be accessed using RESTlet endpoints through custom scripts. This retrieval is essential for integration with any external systems or custom applications.

Example of Client Script

When employing client scripts to retrieve configuration data, you can use the following syntax using the _nHttps.post() method:

const response = _nHttps.post({
  url: _nUrl.resolveScript({
    scriptId: 'customscript_cpqc_rs_maint',
    deploymentId: 'customdeploy_cpqc_rs_maint'
  }),
  body: {
    task: 'getConfiguration',
    configurationId: 501
  }
});
console.log('Parsed configuration: ', JSON.parse(response.body));

Example of Server Script

For server-side operations, the _nHttps.requestRestlet() method is preferred. The syntax would look like this:

const response = _nHttps.requestRestlet({
  scriptId: 'customscript_cpqc_rs_maint',
  deploymentId: 'customdeploy_cpqc_rs_maint',
  method: 'POST',
  body: {
    task: 'getConfiguration',
    configurationId: 501
  }
});
console.log('Parsed configuration: ', JSON.parse(response.body));

Integration and Use Cases

The ability to retrieve decompressed configuration data allows for seamless integration with various business processes. For instance, a furniture manufacturer could dynamically adjust product offerings based on real-time data, improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Related Topics

Explore other related functionalities, including:

• NetSuite CPQ Configurator Products
• Previewing Products
• Creating Product Categories

Who This Affects

This update primarily impacts:

• Administrators who manage permissions
• Developers creating custom scripts
• Users interacting with configurable products in transactions

Key Takeaways

• The product configuration feature allows users to save selections and access them in transactions.
• Permissions can be easily managed through the employee record.
• Compression of configuration data aids in performance; RESTlets streamline data retrieval.
• Accessible configuration records promote better user interaction and transaction accuracy.