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New to NetSuite | Updating the “Document Number” Field in a Journal Entry via CSV Import

edited Aug 20, 2025 7:52PM in Basic Accounting

In the previous article, 'New to NetSuite | Updating the “Document Number” Field in a Journal Entry via User Interface,' we provided a detailed guide on modifying journal entry document numbers through the UI. Now, we will explore an alternative approach to updating document numbers using CSV Import.

To update the Document Number via the User Interface:

A. Prepare a CSV template with the following required columns:

  • Internal ID: The unique identifier of the journal entry to be updated. This value can be obtained from the System Information subtab of the journal entry record.
  • Document Number: The new value for the journal entry's

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