Discussions

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from NetSuite. You’ll be in the know about how to connect with peers and take your business to new heights at our virtual, in-person, on demand events, and much more.
Now is the time to ask your NetSuite-savvy friends and colleagues to join the NetSuite Support Community! Refer now! Click here to watch and learn more!
Update your Profile with your Support type to get your Support Type badge.
Expand your NetSuite knowledge by joining our Ask A Guru Live sessions. RSVP on this event now.
Uncover the power of data with the Analytics Hub —your ultimate guide to mastering NetSuite Saved Searches and Reports. Simplify the complex and unlock your organization's true potential. Dive into the Analytics Hub now and soar to new heights!
To help you get the most out of your 2025.2 Release Preview account, review the topics outlined in the 2025.2 Release Preview Guide.
Share Your SuiteWorld Experience & Earn a Special Badge!
Intelligent Payment Automation version 1.0.3 is now available in the SuiteApp Marketplace. The SuiteApp, powered by BILL, lets you automate payments, manage vendor details, and bank account information within NetSuite. Learn more

NSC | Set Field Value if a Date Field is set to today's date

edited Jun 2, 2025 2:27PM in SuiteCloud / Customization

Create a Workflow that will set a default value (message) on a field if the preferred date field is set to today's date. The message must show on real-time update and on Edit mode of the record.

1. Navigate to Customization > Workflow > Workflows 

2. Preferred Custom Workflow: Click Edit

3. Click State 1

4. Bottom right corner: Click New Action

5. Click Set Field Value

6. Basic Information:

○ Trigger On: Select After Field Edit

○ Triggering Client Fields: Select Name of Date Field

Example: Date

7. Condition: 

○ Use: Select Custom Formula

○ Formula: Enter nlapiStringToDate(nlapiGetFieldValue('custbody171')).valueOf()==nlapiStringToDate(nlapiDateToString(new Date())).valueOf()

Note: Change the custbody171 to the internal id of the field you prefer to get the value of the date

Tagged:

Howdy, Stranger!

Log In

To view full details, sign in.

Register

Don't have an account? Click here to get started!

Leaderboard

Community Whiz

Quarter 4 (Oct-Dec 2025)

This Week's Leaders

This Month's Leaders

All Time Leaders