why does work order close has gl impact?

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

The closing of a work order in NetSuite has a General Ledger (GL) impact because it is considered a transaction, not just a simple status change. When a work order is closed, it signifies the completion of the manufacturing process and the finished goods are transferred from Work in Process (WIP) to Finished Goods Inventory. This process involves the issuance of components and the completion of the work order, which are financial transactions that affect the GL. The GL impact is usually seen when there is a Work Order (WO) completion that was created before the issuance of the components. If the issuance comes after the completion, it might not reflect in the GL. To rectify this, you can edit the dates on either the issuance or completion, ensuring that the issuance date comes first. In terms of scripting, you cannot close a work order by simply setting the work order status directly. This is because closing a work order is a transactional process that involves more than just a status change. However, there are solutions like custom GL plugins that allow you to add GL lines to the current record type under specific conditions. These plugins can add lines to the existing GL impact, but they cannot remove existing ones. Here's a sample code snippet for closing a work order:

javascript
function closeWorkOrder(workOrderId) {
    try {
        let workOrder = record.load({ type: 'workorder', id: workOrderId });
        workOrder.setValue({ fieldId: 'orderstatus', value: 'H' }); 
        workOrder.save();
    } catch (e) {
        log.error('Error Closing Work Order', {
            workOrderId: workOrderId,
            error: e.message,
            stack: e.stack 
        });
    }
}

Please note that this code might give an error stating "You cannot close this work order by setting work order status directly." This is because closing a work order is a transactional process that involves more than just a status change. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******