Projects
NetSuite 2026.1 includes the following enhancements to Projects features:
Add and Edit Tasks in Bulk with Inline Editing
You can now add multiple project tasks directly during project creation using a new inline table on the project form. This enhancement helps you add and manage tasks more efficiently, without switching between forms.
To do this, click the Add/Edit Tasks in Bulk button on the Schedule subtab. In the inline table you can enter project task details such as Name, Status, Planned Work (or Estimated Work, depending on your configuration), and Notes. Each task can be edited later to add more details.
Tasks are assigned a default status of Not Started. If you leave the Planned Work field empty or set to zero, the task will be saved as a Milestone and flagged for your reference. The order you enter tasks in the table determines how they'll appear in the Schedule view when the project is created.
After you save the project, each row in the table is automatically added as a project task or milestone.
For existing projects, you can edit or add tasks in bulk by clicking Add/Edit Tasks in Bulk. This opens a window where you can view and update existing tasks or add new tasks inline. This button is available by default in standard project forms but hidden by default in customized forms. To show this button on customized forms, go to Customize > Customize Form > Sublists, and then select both View project - Show Add/Edit Tasks in Bulk button and Create project - Show Add/Edit Tasks in Bulk button.
The same capabilities apply to project templates.
Enhanced Revenue Recognition Features on Project Page
You can now recalculate revenue recognition for a specific project directly from the project form. This enhancement improves usability, transparency, and troubleshooting efficiency when working with project revenue arrangements and revenue plans.
On the Project record, click Actions, and then click Recalculate Revenue Arrangements or Recalculate Revenue Plans to trigger the recalculation on demand.
This feature supports the following methods for calculating project revenue recognition:
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Project revenue recognition rules
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Revenue recognition on the line items in sales transactions
When Revenue Recognition Rule on the item's Revenue Recognition / Amortization subtab is set to Default Percent Complete, revenue is recognized based on the project's percent complete.
If a project has an existing revenue recognition rule, the system automatically ignores any revenue recognition settings on related transactions.
Preconditions for this feature:
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The Project Management feature must be enabled.
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The Advanced Revenue Management feature must be enabled.
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Charge-Based Billing must be enabled.
Advanced Revenue Management in Configuration Mode must be disabled.