how can you use a search in a SuiteScript action for a workflow

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

In SuiteScript, you can use a search in a workflow action script by using the

N/search

module. This module allows you to create, run, and manipulate searches in NetSuite. Here's a basic example of how you can use a saved search in a workflow action script:

javascript
var search = require('N/search');

function onAction(context) {
    var savedSearch = search.load({
        id: 'customsearch_my_saved_search' // replace with your saved search id
    });

    var resultSet = savedSearch.run();
    var results = resultSet.getRange({
        start: 0,
        end: 100
    });

    for (var i = 0; i < results.length; i++) {
        var result = results[i];
        // process each result
    }
}

In this example, the

search.load

function is used to load a saved search. The

run

method is then called on the saved search to execute it and return a result set. The

getRange

method is used to retrieve a specific range of results from the result set. However, please note that in order to use a saved search in a workflow, the saved search must be of the same type of record that the workflow is triggered on. For example, if your workflow is triggered on a Sales Order (SO), your saved search must also be a Sales Order search. If you need to use a different type of saved search (for example, an Item saved search on a Transaction record), you may need to use a third-party solution or custom scripting. For example, there are bundles available that provide enhanced workflow actions, which may be able to meet your needs. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******

@JB I have had all these headaches but I came across a tool few days back called SuiteReport. It simplifies what you often use searches and SuiteScript for. Instead of building complex saved searches or SuiteScript actions to extract/report financial data, SuiteReport connects NetSuite to Excel with live data access and AI-powered querying. This lets business users ask questions like:

Show all overdue invoices by customer over $10K

What’s our trailing 12-month cash flow by department?

— all without needing to create a saved search or script. So while SuiteReport won’t directly help you build a SuiteScript action, it reduces the need for those actions in the first place, especially for reporting, finance workflows, and self-service insights. It has made my life so easy tbh.