NetSuite Admin Tip: Deciphering Formula Errors

Challenge: Saved Search formulas are powerful. They provide as advanced view of data and manipulate results. Yet when creating Saved Searches for users, you run into an "Invalid Expression" error while using formulas.

Tip: This error type is caused when the field type in either the search criteria or columns does not match the formula field type selected (i.e. Text).

You can reduce the likelihood of these errors by using the SuiteScript records browser to determine the standard field types to match with the formula field types. For a custom field, simply check the field type under "Customization > Lists, Records & Fields."