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SuiteTip: Discover the Key to Advanced Data Analysis with SQL Functions
Welcome back to SuiteTip, where we empower you to master NetSuite's capabilities! In this installment, we emphasize the importance of understanding SQL Functions, which can be seen as the 'Excel Formulas' of your NetSuite database.
Why Learn SQL Functions?
Some users, especially those who are new users of NetSuite, often rely on exporting data from NetSuite to Excel or similar spreadsheet software to perform calculations and analysis using formulas. While effective, this process can be time-consuming and requires data to be moved outside of your ERP system.
By utilizing SQL Functions directly in Saved Search formula fields, you can eliminate the need for this data export and import cycle. SQL Functions provide a way to perform advanced calculations and data manipulation natively within NetSuite, offering several advantages: