Question

Using NetSuite is it possible to embed a search within another search? I have a search that I need that will be effectively using another search’s results in the criteria.

The basic structure of my search is:

Return all non-inventory skus, starting with a specific prefix,
    Where the occurrence of the previously mentioned skus on a custom field on
    Inventory-Part records is greater than 0.

This is then intended to be used for alerts

I’m not sure how to build this within NetSuite’s search builder.

Answer 1

I don’t think this pertains to any scripting as m_cheung suggested.

To answer your question, yes this is doable via saved search.

1. Transaction > Management > Saved Search > New
2. Select ‘Item’ from the list

3. In the criteria section:

   • Type = ‘Non-Inventory Items’
   • External ID = starts with (…your desired prefix) (NOTE: Assuming that prefix is the external ID from your question)
   • Select the Custom field and criteria is greater than 0.
   • Save and Run to confirm if this is the desired result.