What can cause this error message when attempting ...
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What can cause this error message when attempting to create a record via the API: "You do not have permissions to set a value for element account due to one of the following reasons: 1) The field is read-only; 2) An associated feature is disabled; 3) The field is available either when a record is created or updated, but not in both cases."
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The error message "You do not have permissions to set a value for element account due to one of the following reasons: 1) The field is read-only; 2) An associated feature is disabled; 3) The field is available either when a record is created or updated, but not in both cases." can be caused by several factors: 1. Read-Only Field: The field you are trying to update via the API is set to read-only. This means that the field cannot be edited once it has been set. You will need to check the field settings in NetSuite to ensure that it is not set to read-only. 2. Disabled Feature: The feature associated with the field you are trying to update is disabled. You will need to check your account setup to ensure that the necessary features are enabled. 3. Field Availability: The field you are trying to update is only available when a record is created or updated, but not in both cases. This means that the field cannot be updated once the record has been created, or vice versa. You will need to check the field settings in NetSuite to determine when the field is available. In addition to these, the error can also be caused by insufficient permissions for the role that is being used to make the API call. The role must have the necessary permissions to edit the field. You can check and update the role permissions in NetSuite. Also, it's worth noting that some fields, like the Vat Reg Num field, are part of "legacy tax" and NetSuite is only adding support for SuiteTax stuff. If the field isn't currently exposed, it's unlikely that they will expose it. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******
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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