why is my date/time field not updating when i upda...
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why is my date/time field not updating when i update it through the REST API/
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AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):
Based on the conversations, there could be several reasons why your date/time field is not updating when you update it through the REST API: 1. Timezone Differences: NetSuite updates date/time fields based on the user's timezone. If you're setting a date/time field and then viewing it from a different timezone, the displayed time will be adjusted accordingly. This could be causing confusion if you're expecting the time to remain constant across all timezones. 2. REST API and UTC: The REST API uses Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) for date/time fields. If you're not accounting for this in your API calls, it could be causing issues with your updates. For example, if you're sending a date/time in your local timezone, but the API is expecting UTC, the time will be off. 3. Field Type: The type of field you're using to store the date/time could be causing issues. If you're using a free form text field to store a date/time, it might not be updating correctly. Try using a date/time field instead. 4. Workflow Issues: If you're using a workflow to update the date/time field, there could be an issue with the workflow itself. Make sure the workflow is correctly set up to update the field and that it's being triggered as expected. Remember to always double-check your API calls and workflows to ensure they're correctly set up and that you're accounting for timezone differences and the use of UTC in the REST API.
Slack thread 1: here (available only if the original thread was posted in the last 90 days)
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Slack thread 2: here (available only if the original thread was posted in the last 90 days)
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Slack thread 3: here (available only if the original thread was posted in the last 90 days)
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