NetSuite workflows, commonly referred to as SuiteFlows, allow you to perform various field validations, controls, and automation tasks without the need to write any code. SuiteFlows come with numerous valuable benefits, as well as a few limitations.

One prominent limitation is its inability to create transactions such as Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, Bills, Invoices, etc. This is due to transactions having a sublist, which is not heavily supported by workflows at this time.

This is where Workflow Action Script becomes essential, offering greater flexibility in expanding the capabilities of your existing workflows.

Workflow action scripts enable the creation of custom Workflow Actions defined on a record within a workflow. They prove valuable for executing actions on sublists, as sublist fields are not currently accessible through the Workflow Manager. Additionally, workflow action scripts come in handy when there's a need for custom actions executing intricate computational logic beyond the capabilities of the built-in actions.

Developing and Employing Workflow Action Scripts

It is a form of SuiteScript that extends the capabilities beyond what can be achieved through SuiteFlows. By employing workflow action scripts, you gain the ability to utilize existing SuiteScript APIs for executing precise actions, such as manipulating sublists and generating new records.

To create a workflow action script, follow the same process as with any other SuiteScript type: navigate to Customization > Scripting > Scripts > New.

With a workflow action script, you can generate a universal Custom Action accessible across all record types. Achieve this by choosing 'All Records' from the Applies To dropdown list on the Script Deployment page