SuiteQL Query Library

Matrix Items: Parent Items

Returns all parent items.

-- Contributor: Tim Dietrich (timdietrich@me.com)
-- Additional Info: https://timdietrich.me/blog/netsuite-suiteql-matrix-items/
SELECT
	Item.ID,
	Item.ItemID,
	( SELECT COUNT(*) FROM Item AS ChildItem WHERE ChildItem.Parent = Item.ID ) AS ChildCount
FROM
	Item
WHERE
	( Parent IS NULL )
	AND ( IsInactive = 'F' )
	AND ( EXISTS ( SELECT * FROM Item AS ChildItem WHERE ChildItem.Parent = Item.ID ) )

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Hello, I’m Tim Dietrich. I design and build custom software for businesses running on NetSuite — from mobile apps and Web portals to Web APIs and integrations.

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