suitescript how do I get around a RCRD_HAS_BEEN_CHANGED error

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RCRD_HAS_BEEN_CHANGED

error in SuiteScript usually occurs when a record is being changed by another process (like a workflow) at the same time your script is trying to modify it. Here are a few suggestions on how to get around this error: 1. Minimize the time between loading and submitting the record: The longer the time between

nlapiLoadRecord

and

nlapiSubmitRecord

, the higher the chance of the record being modified by another process. Try to optimize your code to minimize this time. 2. Use try-catch: You can use a try-catch block to handle the

RCRD_HAS_BEEN_CHANGED

error. If the error is caught, you can retry the operation. 3. Consider the context of your scripts and workflows: If a workflow is causing the error, you might need to adjust the schedule of the workflow or modify its steps. Also, consider if the code could be placed in the

beforeSubmit

of the user event script to avoid conflicts. 4. Disable conflicting workflows: If a workflow is causing the error, try disabling it and test your script. If the error doesn't occur, then the workflow might be performing an operation incorrectly. 5. Consider using

record.submitFields()

: This method writes to the database without a load/save, which can help avoid the

RCRD_HAS_BEEN_CHANGED

error. However, be aware that

submitFields

triggers an XEDIT event, which can also cause the error if you have scripts or workflows that are triggered by XEDIT events. Remember, the

RCRD_HAS_BEEN_CHANGED

error is usually due to a conflict between different processes trying to modify the same record at the same time. The key to resolving it is to identify and manage these conflicts.