Does anyone know if we can restrict field permissions based on USER not Role?

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

Based on the conversations, it appears that NetSuite does not provide a direct way to restrict field permissions based on individual users. However, you can achieve similar functionality by using roles or scripts. One approach is to use roles to control access to specific fields. You can create custom forms for specific roles and control which fields are accessible in those forms. However, this method has limitations as users may still be able to edit fields through inline editing. Another approach is to use workflows or SuiteScript to control access to fields. You can create a workflow that changes the display type of a field based on the user's role. Alternatively, you can use a User Event Script in SuiteScript to validate the user's role before they submit a form, and throw an error if the user's role doesn't match the required role. Here is a sample script from SuiteAnswers that can help prevent inline editing of standard fields:

javascript
function beforeLoad(type, form, request){
    if (type == 'edit'){
        var field = form.getField('custbody_myfield');
        field.setDisplayType('disabled');
    }
}

In this script, 'custbody_myfield' is the ID of the field you want to disable. This script will disable the field when the record is being edited. Remember, these methods are based on roles, not individual users. If you need to restrict access based on individual users, you may need to create specific roles for those users. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******