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NetSuite Admin Tip | Use submitFields() for Efficient Record Updates

edited Oct 14, 2025 1:52PM in NetSuite Admin Corner

When working with SuiteScript, efficiency is key—especially when updating records. Instead of loading and saving an entire record, which consumes more governance units and slows down execution, NetSuite provides a more streamlined alternative: the submitFields() method.

The submitFields() method allows you to update and submit one or more body-level fields on an existing record without loading it into memory, significantly improving script performance. It also returns the internal ID of the updated record, making it a practical and resource-saving option for simple updates.

Using load() and save() Approach

/**
 * @NApiVersion 2.x
  * @NScriptType Suitelet
 */

define(['N/record'], function(record) {
function onRequest(scriptContext) {

Richard James Uri - SuiteCloud | WMS Tech | SuiteCommerce Advanced

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