#102 | Part 3: How to Delete Vendors in NetSuite

In our previous blogs, we discussed how to create a vendor and how to edit a vendor in NetSuite. For part 3, you will find out that there are three ways to delete vendor records in NetSuite.

This guide will cover the following:

Deleting Vendors Individually
Deleting Vendors (in consecutive order) By Batch
Deleting Vendors (in random order) By Batch

I suggest you watch the video. It’s easier to understand if you are a visual/audio learner. The content below is the same as the video. It’s for those who learn by reading.

Deleting Vendors Individually

You can always delete a vendor record if there are no associated transactions with it. To do this, here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Go to Lists → Relationships → Vendors.
Step 2: Click on Edit next to the chosen Vendor.

edit option — Step 2: Click on Edit next to the chosen Vendor

Step 3: Click on Actions, then select Delete.

Click action then choose delete — Step 3: Click on Actions, then select Delete

Step 4: A dialogue box will appear to confirm deletion. Click OK to proceed.

Deleting Vendors (in consecutive order) By Batch

There may be times when you need to delete vendor records in bulk for some reason. Don’t waste your time deleting each one by one.

In NetSuite, it is possible to delete several records at once using Inline Editing. However, vendor records must be in consecutive order.

Step 1: Go to Lists → Relationships → Vendors. This will pull up the Vendor list page.
Step 2: If Inline Editing preference is not enabled, click Edit beside the Show InactivesOnce enabled, a green checkmark will appear as shown below. You will also notice a New column that will show up at the utmost left side.

Step 2: If Inline Editing preference is not enabled, click Edit beside the Show Inactives checkbox

Step 3: To delete, hold the CTRL key and select the lines you want to include.You can do this when you see the Pencil icon next to the name of the column.

Deleting selected items — Step 3: To delete, hold the CTRL key and select the lines you want to include

Step 4: Hover over the New field and select Delete Record.

Vendors list — Step 4: Hover over the New field and select Delete Record

Step 5: A dialogue box will appear. Click OK to confirm deletion.

Deleting Vendors (in random order) By Batch

You can also delete vendor records that are not in consecutive order. These are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Go to Lists → Relationships → Vendors → Search.
Step 2: In the Vendor Search page, click on Create Saved Search

Step 2: Vendor Search page, then click on Create Saved Search button

Step 3: Go to Criteria tab, then select the appropriate filters to show vendor records to delete.To run the search, click on the Preview button.

Saved search page — Step 3: Go to Criteria tab, then select the appropriate filters to show vendor records to delete

Step 4: Enable the Inline Editing The green check mark should appear.You will notice the Pencil icon next to the name of the column Phone. This indicates that this field is editable.