What are the difference between internal roles and external roles?

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

In NetSuite, roles are used to manage access and permissions within the system. The difference between internal roles and external roles primarily lies in the context of their usage and the level of access they provide. Internal Roles are typically assigned to users within the organization. These roles define what the user can see and do within the NetSuite system. They control access to records, transactions, reports, and other NetSuite features. The permissions can be customized to fit the specific needs of the organization and the individual user's job responsibilities. External Roles, on the other hand, are typically assigned to users outside of the organization, such as vendors, partners, or customers. These roles are often more limited in scope, providing access only to specific areas of the NetSuite system that are relevant to the external user's interaction with the organization. For example, a vendor might have an external role that allows them to view and update their own contact information and view purchase orders related to them, but not access other areas of the system. It's important to note that the level of access for both internal and external roles can be customized to fit the specific needs of the organization. This includes the ability to set permissions for viewing, creating, editing, and deleting records, as well as access to specific features and modules within NetSuite. In a recent update, NetSuite introduced more granular control over access settings for custom record types. The access type option of "No Permission Required" has changed to "No Permission Required for Internal Roles". When this option is selected, two additional dropdown list fields appear where you can select additional access levels to permit with no permission required: "External Roles Access" and "Unauthenticated Users Access". This allows for more precise control over who can access your custom record entries. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******