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Best Practice for UOM + BOM in Tape Converting (JUMBO → LOG → ROLL)
We’re implementing NetSuite for an adhesive tape converting operation and need guidance on UOM + BOM structure. Manufacturing Flow: RAW WEB (cost driven by m²) → JUMBO → LOG → FINISHED ROLL → CASE Challenges: • Cost is area-based (m²). • Slit yield varies by SKU (no fixed conversion ratios). • Rolls per log vary by width.…
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Unit Type for Inventory Cost Revaluation
When uploading an inventory cost revaluation transaction, should the cost uploaded always be based on the Primary Base Unit? For Example: Unit Type = "Weight" Weight Base Unit = 1 Ton (2,000 lbs) — Assembly Item Primary Unit Type = "Weight" — Assembly Item is stocked, purchased, and sold in a 100lb bag. Should the…
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Looking up Unit Name via REST WS
I'm using REST Web Services. Starting with this item query: purchaseUnit is 4. Is that a Unit or a Unit Type ? Units are not exposed via REST WS. Unit Types are, but I don't know the unit type. Is there a way to get the name of the Unit with internal id 4 ?
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Multiple skews for Units of Measure
I understand and have used units of measure, the issues we are running into is when we order for example a case that has 10 units in it, that box of 10 is its own sku. If we then go and buy it in sets of 1 that is also its own sku. The way units of measure works is they will all share the same sku's and we wouldn't have…
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NSC | Resolve Unexpected Error when adding Units Type in Item Record
Scenario User is trying to add a Units Type to an existing Item Record. However, they get an Unexpected Error message upon saving the record. Solution If you encounter this error, there may be a chance that you have some mandatory fields on the Item Form which have no value set. In most cases, NetSuite error message…
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NetSuite SOAP XML response for Unit Type doesn't return internal id of Units
Hello, We are using SOAP SuiteTalk services and we recently noticed an issue for getList response for UnitsType. We used to get the internal id of the Unit type, and the internal id of each unit under that type. Here is the response which includes both internal ids: But recently, the response is missing the internal id of…
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New to NetSuite: A Guide to Units of Measure
When you first start using NetSuite, you'll discover a vast array of features and tools that can help you manage your business more efficiently. Among these features are Units of Measurement (UOM), which play a crucial role in tracking and managing inventory, sales, and purchases within your organization. This article is…
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How to delete an Item record that fails to open and is attached to a UoM with a 0 conversion rate?
I have an inventory item that repeatedly failed .csv import (item does exists in our sandbox env) but when loading into Prod the item fails to open in either edit or view mode. It is also attached to a Unit of Measure that was not set up correct (Mass) kg with a unit type of Micrograms and it was set to 0.00 instead of…
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Script to delete a corrupted item record
We had a unique situation in which during our production importing of items for a go-live date of 10/26/2023 and Item was assigned a UoM of micrograms and during some changes the conversion rate on that UoM actually got saved to a conversion rate of 0.00 under the Mass (kg). I think this is causing a divide by zero error…
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How to change units of measure after item created
Hello Team, Is there a way I can change the main unit of measure for an item already used? Regards, Fabs