How To Add a Custom Field on Item Line on Purchase Orders

🚨 Problem: Customizing forms by adding specific fields can help tailor the documents to meet your business needs. This tutorial will guide you through the process of adding a custom field to an item line of a purchase order in NetSuite.

Steps to Add a Custom Field

1. Navigate to Transaction Line Fields:
   • 📂 Go to: Customization > Lists, Records, & Fields > Transaction Line Fields > New.
2. Create a New Custom Field:
   • 📝 Label the Field: Give your custom field a recognizable label, such as “Test Video.”
   • Field Type: Select “Free-Form Text” for simplicity.
   • Applies To:
     • 📦 Choose “Purchase Item” to ensure the field applies to purchase order item lines.
3. Save the Custom Field:
   • 💾 Click “Save” to create the custom field.
   • Confirmation: The new custom field will appear at the bottom of the list, e.g., as number ten.
4. Find the Custom Field added to a Purchase Order:
   • 🛒 Navigate to: Transactions > Purchases > Enter Purchase Order > List.
   • 📋 Create a new purchase order transaction.
   • 🖱️ In the item lines section, scroll to the right to find the new custom field labeled “Test Video.”

Final Thoughts

Adding a custom field to an item line in a purchase order is a straightforward process that can enhance the flexibility and utility of your purchase orders. By following these steps, you can customize your NetSuite experience to better fit your business processes.