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Starting in NetSuite 2026.1, Narrative Insights now supports a defined set of standard reports, enabling users to generate actionable insights from these reports. It is important to note that customized reports are not supported, limiting insights to select standard reports only.

What's New in Supported Reports

With the introduction of Narrative Insights functionality in NetSuite 2026.1, administrators and users can now leverage insights derived from various standard reports across different domains. However, users must be aware that these insights will not extend to customized reports, which could impact those heavily reliant on tailored reporting solutions.

Supported Report Areas

The following table summarizes the standard reports that support Narrative Insights:

Report Area	Supported Reports
Banking/Budgeting	- Budget vs. Actual
Customers/Receivables	- A/R Aging Summary
	- Customers by Sales Rep Summary
Financial	- Income Statement
	- Comparative Income Statement
	- Balance Sheet
	- Comparative Balance Sheet
	- Cash Flow Statement
	- Trial Balance
Inventory/Items	- Inventory Activity Detail
	- Inventory Back Order Report
	- Stock Ledger
Marketing	- Campaign ROI Analysis Summary
	- Campaign ROI Analysis Detail
Order Management	- Open Return Authorizations
	- Return Authorizations Register
	- Open Sales Orders
	- Sales Order Register
Payroll	- Payroll Summary
	- Payroll Liabilities
	- Pipeline Analysis
	- Sales Activity by Sales Rep Summary
	- Sales Activity by Sales Rep Detail
	- Total Open Opportunities Detail
	- Total Open Estimates
	- Opportunities Won
	- Pipeline by Sales Rep Summary
	- Pipeline by Status Summary
Purchases	- Open Purchase Orders
Sales	- Sales by Item Summary
	- Sales by Item Detail
	- Sales by Customer Summary
	- Sales by Customer Detail
	- Sales by Sales Rep Summary
	- Sales Orders
	- Sales Orders by Item Summary
	- Sales Orders by Item Detail
	- Sales Orders by Customer Summary
	- Sales Orders by Customer Detail
	- Sales Orders by Sales Rep Summary
	- Sales Orders by Sales Rep Detail
Vendors/Payables	- A/P Aging Summary

In addition to these reports, users can also generate insights from the Intelligent Close Manager portlet, providing further scope for data analysis.

Who This Affects

Administrators: Responsible for configuring and managing reports.
Finance Teams: Users who require detailed insights from financial reports.
Sales and Marketing Teams: Users analyzing sales performance and campaign effectiveness.

Key Takeaways

Narrative Insights is available for a limited range of standard reports in NetSuite 2026.1.
Custom reports do not support Narrative Insights functionality.
Users can analyze insights from various financial, sales, and other domain-specific reports.
It's essential to understand this limitation to optimize reporting strategies effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

Are custom reports supported by the Narrative Insights feature in NetSuite 2026.1?

No, customized reports are not supported by the Narrative Insights feature in NetSuite 2026.1. It is limited to select standard reports only.

Do I need specific configurations to access Narrative Insights for supported reports in NetSuite 2026.1?

Administrators are responsible for configuring and managing access to reports for Narrative Insights. Ensure the appropriate standard reports are set up that align with the Narrative Insights capabilities.

Which financial statements support Narrative Insights in NetSuite 2026.1?

Narrative Insights supports insights from the Income Statement, Comparative Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Comparative Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and Trial Balance as part of the financial reports.

Can Narrative Insights be used on marketing reports in NetSuite 2026.1?

Yes, Narrative Insights can be used on marketing reports such as the Campaign ROI Analysis Summary and Campaign ROI Analysis Detail.

Weekly Update History (1)

Mar 9, 2026

Artificial Intelligence in NetSuiteadded

Added the following reports to the list of supported reports in the Narrative Insights Overview help topic: Inventory Activity Detail Inventory Back Order Report Stock Ledger Open Purchase Orders

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Supported Reports for Narrative Insights in NetSuite 2026.1