Should we use Bundle to Deploy Workflows?

Hi There, 

Bundles are very helpful tool to perform actions in Netsuite without any coding. Workflows are almost similar to User Event Scripts (Obviously UE has more flexibility). Workflows are specially useful while developing Approval Workflows. 

 

Once you develop and test workflows , fields and scripts in Sandbox , You can use Bundles to deploy it into production. Workflows and Saved Searches add all referenced custom fields into bundle which cause some issue in production. While deploying it to production, you will see "Add And Rename" or "Replace Existing Object". 

Add And Rename: If user select Add And Rename, it create new field with same name but different internal id( internal id with _2 in Most cases). You have to update workflows again to use existing fields.

Replace Existing Object: If user select Replace Existing Object, it will Update Existing object(Fields) and update settings also. One should be caution to use this feature in case fields properties are differ in Sandbox and Production. It is advisable to use confirm check custom field's property used in workflows.

Points to Note: 

1. Bundle will include All Roles used in workflows

2. Bundle will include All Saved Searches used in workflows.

** If you use existing roles in workflows, while deploying rename internal id and name before bundling it.

*** Try to create Saved Searches separately in Netsuite. 

Please Note: Netsuite have better tool for deployment called SuiteCloud Development Framework , read in details using this link.

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