What is the consequence of a field-level variation caused by a workflow?

When a workflow causes a field-level variation, it means that the workflow can influence the behavior of that field based on specific conditions or inputs. This allows the system to adapt and apply different processing rules depending on how the user interacts with that field. For example, if a user enters a particular value, the workflow might trigger certain actions or processes that are relevant to that input. Thus, the capability of the workflow to modify behavior based on different field inputs is an essential function for customizing business processes in NetSuite.

Workflow actions are not prevented as a result of such variations; rather, they are optimized to respond dynamically to the inputs provided. Additionally, the field remains accessible for modification unless specifically configured to be locked, and workflow conditions are still evaluated as per the defined parameters, rather than being bypassed. This flexibility allows users to implement more complex and adaptable workflows that can manage diverse scenarios within the NetSuite system.