Updating Parser Plug-ins for Parser Error Codes
This procedure provides a generic approach for updating your Financial Institution Parser Plug-in to use standardized parser er ror codes by leveraging the addError interface function. Implement this update to ensure parser-level error reporting in NetSuite is standardized and actionable.
Standardized error codes will be adopted by the Bank Feeds SuiteApp in a phased rollout, beginning with Yodlee in the upgrade targeted for March 11, 2026. Support for MX and Salt Edge is planned for a subsequent release in April 2026. Until these upgrades, only custom or third-party plug-ins that have been updated as described in this topic will surface standardized error codes.
To update your parser plug-in to use standardized error codes for parser-level errors:
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Identify all validation or parser-level failure scenarios.
Review your plug-in's transaction validation and data processing logic. Find every place where a failure or validation error is surfaced at the parser or transaction level, such as invalid amounts, invalid dates, missing fields, or incorrect record structure.
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Map each failure scenario to a standardized parser error code.
For each parser-level failure you identify, map it to the corresponding standardized error code listed in Bank Import Error Codes (Reference). Double-check all branches of your validation logic, including rarely encountered or edge case data problems, to ensure that every parser error scenario is mapped to a standardized error code.
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Update your code to use the addError interface function.
If your plug-in already preprocesses failure information from the external source, update that mapping logic to use standardized error codes. Then, supply the code using the
addErrorfunction. For example, your plug-in might preprocess external errors by mapping them to your own custom error messages or internal codes.Note:The following code samples are examples and should be adapted to your plug-in implementation.
Legacy approach (before standardization):
Parser or validation errors are typically handled with custom logic, such as returning strings, logging, or collecting errors in arrays. For example:
functionvalidateTransaction(transaction) { if (isNaN(Number(transaction.amount))) { return"Invalid amount format"; } // Additional validation logic...returnnull; } // orlet errors = []; if (isNaN(Number(transaction.amount))) { errors.push("Invalid amount on line 1"); }Standardized approach (required for standardized error codes):
Parser and validation errors are reported using the
addErrorinterface function. For usage details and an example, see addError(options).functionvalidateTransaction(context, transaction) { let valid = true; if (isNaN(Number(transaction.amount))) { context.addError({ errorCode: '1000000300', // Standard error code for incorrect number formatlineNumber: 1, characterOffset: 2 }); valid = false; } // Additional validation as required.return valid; } parseData: function (context) { try { const rawData = JSON.parse(context.inputData.getContents()); rawData.accounts.forEach(function (account) { try { const accountData = context.createAccountData({ accountId: account.accountId, dataAsOfDate: account.asOf, closingBalance: account.balance, }); account.transactions.forEach(function (transaction) { if (validateTransaction(context, transaction)) { accountData.createNewTransaction(transaction); } }); } catch (e) { throw e; // Caught exceptions may be used to create parser errors as needed. } }); returntrue; } catch (e) { throw error.create({ name: 'BANK_IMPORT_STANDARD_ERROR', message: '0000000000'// Use the code that matches the specific failure scenario }); } }You should use the
addErrorinterface function to report each parser or validation error, specifying the standardizederrorCodeas well as any available error context, such aslineNumberandcharacterOffset. Continue this pattern for all parser-level failures throughout your plug-in logic. For more information about these input parameters, see errorCode, lineNumber, and characterOffset.
Additional Guidance
For more guidance, do the following:
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Test your plug-in by simulating various data and validation errors and confirm that the UI displays the expected standardized error codes and messages. For more information, see Testing a Financial Institution Parser Plug-in.
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For details about updating parser plug-ins for import-level errors, see Updating Parser Plug-ins for Import Error Codes.
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For information about updating connectivity plug-ins for import-level errors, see Updating Connectivity Plug-ins for Import Error Codes.
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For details about receiving account-level errors, see Updating Connectivity Plug-ins for Account Error Codes.
For more information about parser error codes or mapping scenarios, see Bank Import Error Codes (Reference). If you need assistance, contact NetSuite Support.
Related Topics
- Administering a Financial Institution Parser Plug-in
- Error Handling for Financial Institution Parser Plug-ins
- Updating Parser Plug-ins for Import Error Codes
- Updating Connectivity Plug-ins for Import Error Codes
- Updating Connectivity Plug-ins for Account Error Codes
- Financial Institution Parser Plug-in Interface Definition