Submit Fields Programmatically with SuiteScript in NetSuite

Starting in NetSuite, the record.submitFields method provides a streamlined approach to update and submit body fields on existing records. This method allows developers to make adjustments without needing to load or submit the parent record directly. It is particularly useful for making quick changes to standard or custom fields that support inline editing.

What Can You Update?

This method can be utilized to edit and submit the following:

• Standard body fields that support inline editing.
• Custom body fields that allow inline editing.
• Select and multi-select fields.

Limitations

However, the record.submitFields method cannot be used to modify:

• Sublist line item fields.
• Subrecord fields (like address fields).

Return Value

Upon successful submission, this method returns the internal ID of the parent record that has been updated.

Supported Script Types

The record.submitFields method works with both client scripts and server scripts. This makes it versatile for a variety of use cases in NetSuite.

Governance

The governance units consumed by this method vary based on the type of record being updated:

• Transaction records: 10 units
• Custom records: 2 units
• All other records: 5 units

Parameters

The options parameter is a JavaScript object that contains the following fields:

Example Usage

Here are some sample usages of the record.submitFields method:

1// Submit a new value for a sales order's memo field.
2var id = record.submitFields({
3    type: record.Type.SALES_ORDER,
4    id: 1,
5    values: {
6        memo: 'ABC'
7    },
8    options: {
9        enableSourcing: false,
10        ignoreMandatoryFields : true
11    }
12});
13 
14// Submit a new value for a field on a custom record type.
15var otherId = record.submitFields({
16    type: 'customrecord_book',
17    id: '4',
18    values: {
19        'custrecord_rating': '2'
20    }
21});
22 
23// Submit a record with both select and multi-select fields.
24var thirdID = record.submitFields({
25    type: record.Type.SALES_ORDER,
26    id: 21882,
27    values: {
28        'custbodycust_txt_fld_custso': 'Hello from custom field',
29        'memo': 'Hello from memo',
30        'leadsource': 254, //leadsource is a select field
31        'custbody_target_market': '1' // multi-select field
32    }
33});

Errors

If a required argument is missing, the following error code will be thrown:

• SSS_MISSING_REQD_ARGUMENT: Indicates that a required argument is missing or undefined.

Conclusion

The record.submitFields method simplifies the updating process in NetSuite, allowing quick edits while observing governance limitations. It plays a key role in enhancing the user experience by improving the efficiency of record management.

Key Takeaways

• Use record.submitFields to update records without loading parent records.
• Supports inline editing for standard and custom body fields.
• Cannot be used to alter sublist or subrecord fields.
• Consumes different governance units based on record type.
• Provides flexibility for client and server-side script implementations.