If I CSV import an update, and a field column is i...
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If I CSV import an update, and a field column is included but the value is blank in the CSV, will it set it to blank or leave the prior value
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AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):
When you perform a CSV import to update records in NetSuite, if a field column is included but the value is blank in the CSV, it will not automatically set the field to blank in NetSuite. The prior value will remain unless you specifically instruct NetSuite to overwrite missing fields. To clear out fields or set them to null via CSV import, you need to use the 'Overwrite Missing Fields' option in the 'Advanced Options' during the import process. This option tells NetSuite to overwrite fields with blank values if the corresponding column in the CSV is blank. Here's how to do it: 1. Go to the CSV import assistant. 2. In the 'Import Options' step, expand the 'Advanced Options' dropdown. 3. Check the 'Overwrite Missing Fields' checkbox. Please be careful when using this option, as it can overwrite data you may not intend to change if you're not careful with your CSV file setup. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******
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