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NetSuite Admin Tip | Identifying Records Updated by Workflows vs Users
In environments with heavy automation, it can be tricky to know whether a record was updated manually by a user or automatically by a workflow. This tip shows how to use System Notes in a Transaction Saved Search to identify the source of changes.
Scenario / Use Case
Administrators observe unexpected record updates and need to determine whether automation or users caused the change.
Solution Overview
By using a Transaction Saved Search filtered on System Notes, you can quickly see who or what made changes to a record — whether it was a user, a workflow, or a script.
Saved Search Setup
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