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SQL Essentials: LAST_DAY Function Explained
Overview
The LAST_DAY function in SQL returns the date of the last day of the month for a given date. In simpler terms, when you provide a specific date, LAST_DAY will tell you the date of the month's final day. This is particularly useful in NetSuite when you need to determine month-end dates for reporting or scheduling purposes.
Understanding the Syntax
The syntax for the LAST_DAY function is straightforward:
LAST_DAY(date)
- date: The input date for which you want to find the month's last day.
For example:
Let's say you're managing Sales Orders in your account and want to identify orders scheduled for the last day of any month. To flag these orders for review, you can create a saved search with the following formula:
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