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Coefficient provides comprehensive NetSuite sales order import capabilities including full line item details. This transforms complex order management into accessible, analyzable data while maintaining complete line item visibility for detailed sales analysis.
Here’s how to import sales orders with line items and organize the data for effective order management and sales performance tracking.
Import complete sales order data with line item details
Standard NetSuite exports often lose line item detail or require multiple separate exports. Coefficient’s transaction record import captures both header and line-level information in a single import, preserving all the detail you need for comprehensive order analysis.
How to make it work
Step 1. Set up transaction record import for sales orders.
Choose “Records & Lists” then “Transaction” as your record type. Filter by Type = “Sales Order” to focus on sales order data. Include both header fields (Customer, Date, Status, Total) and line-level fields (Item, Quantity, Rate, Amount, Description) in your field selection.
Step 2. Use SuiteQL for advanced line item structure.
For maximum flexibility, use Coefficient’s SuiteQL Query feature with a query like: SELECT t.tranid, t.trandate, t.entity, tl.item, tl.quantity, tl.rate, tl.amount FROM transaction t INNER JOIN transactionline tl ON t.id = tl.transaction WHERE t.type = ‘SalesOrd’ ORDER BY t.trandate DESC.
Step 3. Choose your data organization structure.
Decide between a flat structure where all line items appear in rows with order header data repeated (best for pivot table analysis), or a structured approach using multiple imports – one for order headers and one for line items with order ID references.
Step 4. Include relevant custom fields and status tracking.
Add custom fields like pricing levels, discounts, and custom terms to your import. Include approval and fulfillment status fields to track order progress. Import related data like customer information, shipping details, and tax calculations for complete order visibility.
Step 5. Set up automated refresh for real-time order tracking.
Schedule hourly refreshes to track order changes throughout the day. Limit date ranges for better performance (like last 90 days) and set up separate imports for pending versus fulfilled orders to optimize data management.
Transform order management into actionable insights
This setup enables order fulfillment dashboards, sales performance tracking by product line, and commission calculations based on line item margins. Get started with Coefficient to access complete NetSuite sales order data with full line item detail.
