create a scheduled script that closes the tax period. I searched all over the web but it looks like no one has ever had the need to close them by script

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ****** Based on the conversations, it seems that closing an accounting period via a script is possible in NetSuite. However, it's important to note that this process should be handled with care due to the potential for transactions that require human interaction prior to closing. Here's a general approach you could take: 1. Create a scheduled SuiteScript that runs at your desired frequency (e.g., monthly). 2. In this script, load the Accounting Period record that you want to close. 3. Change the necessary field values on the record to indicate that the period is closed. 4. Save the record. Please note that this is a high-level approach and you'll need to handle any specific business logic or error handling as needed. Also, it's highly recommended to test this process thoroughly in a sandbox environment before deploying to production. Here's a sample code snippet based on the approach above:

javascript
var record = nlapiLoadRecord('accountingperiod', periodId);
record.setFieldValue('allLocked', 'T');
record.setFieldValue('apLocked', 'T');
record.setFieldValue('arLocked', 'T');
record.setFieldValue('payrollLocked', 'T');
record.setFieldValue('closed', 'T');
nlapiSubmitRecord(record);

In this code,

periodId

is the internal ID of the accounting period you want to close. The field values are set to 'T' (true) to indicate that the period is locked and closed. Remember, this is a sensitive operation and should be done with caution. Always test in a sandbox environment first.