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apps technical

1) what is set-of-books?

collection of chat of accounts and currency and calendars is called so

2) how can u call a standard interface program from sql or pl/sql code?

fnd_request.submit_request (po,executable name,,,,parameters)

3) apis for customer interface?

hz_cust_a/c_vzpub.update_cust_a/c

hz_cust_a/c_vzpub.create_cust_a/c

fnd_profiles

fnd_applications

fnd_globalfnd-file

fnd_concsub(can submit conc program in host environment)

4) pl/sql stored procedure parameters? or what are the two parameters that are mandatory for pl/sql

type concurrent program?

procedure/function (errbuf out retcode out .)

errbuf :- used to write the error message to log or request file.

retcode :- populate log request file with program submission details info.

5) what is value set?

--the value set is a collection (or) container of values.

--when ever the value set associated with any report parameters. it provides list of values to the end

user to accept one of the values as report parameter value.

-- if the list of values needed to be dynamic and ever changing and define a table based values set.

6) what r the validation types?

1) none -------- validation is minimal.

2) independent ------input must exist on previously defined list of values

3) dependent ------input is checked against a subset of values based on a prior value.

3) table ----- input is checked against values in an application table

4) special ------values set uses a flex field itself.

5) pair ------ two flex fields together specify a range of valid values.

6) translatable independent ----- input must exist on previously defined list


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of values; translated values can be used.

7) translatable dependent ------- input is checked against a subset of values

based on a prior values; translated value can be used.

7) what is template?

a) the template form is the required starting point for all development of new forms.

b) the template form includes platformindependent attachments of several libraries.

appscore :- it contains package and procedures that are required of all forms to support the menus

,toolbars.

appsdaypk :- it contains packages that control the oracle applications calender features.

fndsqf :- it contains packages and procedures for message dictonary, flex fields, profiles and concurrent

processing.

custom :- it allows extension of oracle applications forms with out modification of oracle applicationcode, you can use the custom library for customization such as zoom ( such as moving to another form

and querying up specific records)

8) what are ad-hoc reports?

ans.: ad-hoc report is made to meet one-time reporting needs. concerned with or formed for a

particular purpose. for example, ad hoc tax codes or an ad hoc database query

9) what is responsibility? 3

is collection of menus, request security groups and data groups

menus: collection of forms is nothing but menus

request security groups: collection of programs.

data groups: is a group of modules to be made accessible by the user through responsibility

system admin

10) what are different execution methods of executabls?

flexrpt the execution file is wrnitten using the flexreport api.

flexsql the execution file is written using the flexsqlapi.

host the execution file is a host script.

oracle reports the execution file is an oracle reportsfile.

pl/sql stored procedure the execution file is a stored procedure.

sql*loader the execution file is a sql script.

sql*plus the execution file is a sql*plusscript.

sql*report the execution file is a sql*report script.


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spawned the execution file is a c or pro*cprogram.

immediate the execution file is a program written to run as a subroutine of the concurrent manager. we

recommend against defining new immediate concurrent programs, and suggest you use either a pl/sql

stored procedure or a spawned c program instead.

composite datatypes :

pl/sql tables / pl/sql records / nested table / varray

what is the sequence of functionsgroup by,having,orderby in a select statements ?

select..group byhavingorderby..

difference between user and super user?4

user : login user or front end user

super user : it has full access of particular module

11) oracle e-business suite?oracle apps + analytical components software.

(oracle discover) (oracle sales analyzer) (oracle financial analyzer) (oracle marketing analyzer)

12) what is multi org?

legal entity has more than one operating unit is called as multi org

a) business group --- human resources information is secured by business group

b) legal entity. --- inter-company and fiscal/tax reporting.

operating unit.

c) operating unit --- secures ar, oe, ap, pa and po information.

d) organizations --- is a specialize unit of work at particular locations

13) what is erp? architecture of apps?

a packaged business software system that lets a company automate and integrate the majority of its

business processes; share common data and practices across the enterprise; [and] produce and access

information in a real-time environment.

. 14)what is invoice? send you a request for payment

15 data link

- data links relate the results of multiple queries.

- a data link (parent - child relation ship) causes the child query to be executed once for each instance of

its parent group.

16 in which tables ff are stored?

a) fnd - id - flexs


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b) fnd-id-flex-structures 5

17)oracle applications architecture

- internet computing architecture is a frame work for 3-tired, distributed computing that supports oracle

applications products.

- the three tiers are

1 data base tier

2 application tier

3 desk top tier

- database tier manages oracle 8i database.

- application tier manages oracle applications and other tools.

- desktop tier provides the user interface displace.

- with internet computing architecture, only the presentation layer of oracle applications is on the desktop tier in the form of a plug-in to a standard internet brows

18) list of some apis

fnd_program.executable

fnd_program.register

fnd_program.parameter

fnd_program.add_to_group

fnd_request.submit_request

fnd_profile.value

fnd_profile.get

19)how to get second parameter value based on first parameter?

$fle x $ value setname.

20)how to call who columns into the form

by using fnd_standard apis

1. fnd_standard.form_info 6

provides information about the form.

should be called form when_new_form - instance - instance trigger.

2. fnd_standard.set_who

loads who columns with proper user information.

should be called from pre_updte and pre_insert

triggers for each block with who fields


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if this is used fnd-global need not be called. (fnd_global.who)

3. fnd_standard.system_date

this is a function which returns date.

behave exactly like sysdate built-in.

4. fnid_standard.user

this is a function which returns varchar2

behaves exactly like built in user.

21) appcore apis

app_combo

app_date

app_exception

app_fieldapp_find

app_item

app_item_property

app_navigate

app_record

app_region 7

app_standard

app_window

22)fndsqf apis

fnd_currency

fnd_date

fnd_global

fnd_org

fnd_standard

fnd_utilities.open_url

fnd_utilities. param_exists

23)how to call flex fields in the form?

by using fnd_flex.event (event varchar 2)

how to register an executable and define a concurrent program through backend?

by using concurrent processing apis


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1. fnd_conc_global.reques_data

.set_request_globals

2. fnd_concurrent.af_commit

.af_rollback

.get_request_status

.wait_for_request

.set_completion_status

3. fnd_file . put. put_line

.new_name 8

.put_names

.close

4. fnd-program . message. executable

. register

. parameter

. in compatibility

. executable_exists

5. fnd_request . set-options

.set_repeat_options

.set_print_options

.submit_request

.set_mode

6. fnd_request_info . get_param_number

. get_param_info

. get_program

. get_parameter

7. fnd_set . message

.add_program

.add_stage

.in compatibility

8. fnd_submit . set_mode

.set_request_status


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.submit_program 9

.submit_set

* fnd_program.executable

- is used to define a concument program executable

- it takes 8 parameters ( all are in mode )

syntax procedure fnd_program.executable

(executable in varchar2,

(full name)

description in varchar2 default null

execution_method in varchar2,

execution_file_name in varchar2 default null,

icon_name in varchar2 default null,language_code in varchar2 default (vs)

* fnd_program.register

- this procedure no used to define a concument program.

- it has 30 in paranmeters. out of which 9 are mandatory, the remaining are default.

(program in varchar2,

application in varchar2,

enabled in varchar2,

short_name in varchar2,

description in varchar2, default null, 10

executable_application in varchar2,

mls_function_shelt_name in varchar2,

mls_function_application in varchar2,

inerementor in varhcar2);

24. how to register a table and columns through back end?

* by using ad_dd package

- for registering a table

-

- ad_dd bpi doesnt check for the existenceof the registered table or column in the data base schema,

but only updates the required sql tables.


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- it should be ensured that, all the tables and columns registered exist actually and have the same

format as that defined using ad_dd api.

- views need not be registered.

25. how to write to a file through concurrent program.

* by using fnd_file package and it can be used only for log and output files.

1. fnd_file.put

- this is used to write text to a file with out a new line character

- multilane calls to fnd_file.put will produce consummated text.

procedure fnd_file.put (which in number, buff in varchar2);

- can be fnd_file.log or fnd_file.output.

2. fnd_file.put_line

- this procedure as used to write a line of text to a file followed by a new line character.procedure fnd_file.put_line (which in number, buff in varchar2);

ex:- fnd_file.put_line( fnd_file.log, find_message_get);

3. fnd_file.new_line

- this procedure is used to write line terminators to a file

procedure fnd_file.new_line (which in number lines in natural:=1);

ex:- to write two newline characters to a log file

fnd_file.new_line (fnd_file.log,2);

4. fnd_file.put_names

- this procedure as used to set the temporary log file and output filenames and the temporary directory

to the user specified values.

- this should be called before calling my other fnd_file procedure and only once per a session.

26)function fnd_request.submit_request

( application in varchar2 default null,

program in varchar2 default null,

description in varchar2 default null,

start-time in varchar2 default null,

sub_request in bookan default false,

argument1,

arguemnt2,

argument 100) return number;


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* if this is submitted from oracle forms, all the arguments ( 1 to 100 ) must be specified. 12

27. how to submit concurrent programs through os?

- from the operating system the utility .concsub is used to submit is concurrent propgram.

- this is basically used to test a concurrent program .

- by using the wait token. the utility checks the request status every 60 seconds and returns the os

prompt upon completion of the request.

- concurrent manager doesnot abort, shutdown or start up until the concurrent request completes.

* if the concurrent program is compatible with it self, it can be checked for data integrity and dead locks

by submitting it many times so that it runs concurrently with it self.

*pl/sql procedures can submit a request to run a program as a concurrent process by calling.

fnd_request. submit_request.

* before submitting a request, the following functions also should be called optionally.fnd_request.set_options

fnd_request.set_repeat_options

fnd_request.set_print_options

fnd_request.set_mode

28. how to checks the request states?

- a pl/sql procedure can check the status of a concurrent request by calling.

fnd_concurent.get_request_status

fnd_concurrent.wait_for_request

- fnd_concurrent.get_request_status

- this function returns the status of a concurrent request

- if the request is already computed, it also returns the completion message.

- this function returns both user friendly (translatable) phase and status values as well as developer

phase and status vales that can drive program logic. 13

( request_id in out number,

application in varchar2 default null,

program in varchar2 default null,

phase out varchar2,

status out varchar,

dev_phase out varchar2,

dev_status out varchar2,


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message out varchar2) return boolean;

- when application and program are specified, the request_id of the last request for the specified

program should be returned to request_id.

- phase, and status values should be taken from

fnd_lookups

dev_phase dev_status

pending normal, standby, scheduled, paused

running normal, waiting, resuming, terminating.

complete normal, error, warning, cancelled, terminated

inactive disabled, on-hold, no-manager, supended

- fnd_request.wait_for_request

- this function waits for request completion, then returns the request phase/status and completionmessage to the caller.

- goes to sleep between checks for request completion.

syntax

( request_id in number default null,

interval in number default 60,

max_wait in numbe default 0, 14

phase out varchar2,

status out varchar2,

dev_phase out varchar2,

dev_status out varchar2,

message out varchar2) return boolen;

* fnd_concurrent.set_completion_status

- this function should be called from a concurrent program to set its completion states.

- this function returns true on success, other wise false.

ent.set_completion_status

( status in varchar2,

message in varchar2) return boolean;

normal

status warning

error


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29. what is the reason for not getting any data when a multi org view is quired?

- to get the data correctly, the xxx-all must be referenced and the org_id value should be specified to

extract portioned data.

- multiorg views are partitioned by using org_id.

- so access through multiorg views will not return any roes, as the client_info value is not set

- use hr_operating units to identify the organization _id of the ou on which query is based.

- use fnd_client_info package to set the value in client inpo using set_org_contest.

- execute fnd_client_info. set_org_context ();

- now qurying of multiorg views can be done. 15

30. how do you find that muliorg is installed?

- multi organization architecture is meant to allow muliple companies or subsidiaries to store their

records with in a single data base.- multiple organization architecture allows this by partitioning data through views in apps schema.

- implementation of multi org generally includes more than one business group.

* to know whether multiorg is existing or not

select multi_org_flag

form fnd_product_groups)

- if the result is y means the database is group for multiorg

31. what are handlers?

* handler is a group of packaged procedures which is used by oracle applications to organize . pl/sql

code in forms.

- handlers provide a way to centralize the code so that it becomes easier to develop, maintain and

debug.

- the packaged procedures available in a handler are called form the triggers by passing the name of the

trigger as an argument for the procedure to process.

* handlers are types :- 1) item handlers

2) event handlers

3) table handlers

4) business rules

- handlers reside in program units in the form or in stored packed in the database.

32)adding table handler logic

coding logic for window and alternative region control.


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adding fin-windows and/or row-lovs and enable query-find.

coding logic for item relations such as dependent fields.

coding messages to use message dictionary. 16

adding ff logic if required.

adding choices to the special mence and logic to modify choices the default menu and tool bar behavior

is necessary.

coding any other logic.

creating a form function for the developed form and registering any sub functions.

testing the form by it self.

registering the form with aol.

adding the form function to a menu or creating custom mence.

assigning the menu to the responsibility and assigning the responsibility to the user.testing the form within oracle applications.

33)registering of application, form and a concurrent program through application developer

responsibility

application:-

oper

form:-

menu:-

messages:-

table:-

sequence:-

concurrent programme:-

17

application developer (responsibility)

*flexfield

+key

+descriptive

-test


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*concurrent

-program

-executable

-library

*application

-register

-form

-function

-menu

-messages

+database

+lookups+validation

*profile

*attachments

- document entities 18

- document categories

- attachment functions

*other

*requests

- run

-set

-profile

-concurrent

-change organization

-running jobs

+key +descriptive

-register -register

-segments -segments

-aliases -values

-cross validation

-values +lookups


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-groups -application object library

-accounts -common

+database +validation

-table -set

-view -values

-sequence 19

lexical references cannot be made in pl/sql statements.

bind references can be done in a pl/sql statements.

lexical parameters can be referenced by entering an ampusand ( ) followed immediately by the column

name or parameter.

before creating the query, a column or parameter in the data model should be created for each lexical

reference in the query.for lexical parameters, initial value must be defined so that report builder uses this value to validate the

query with a lexical reference.

token

if oracle reports are executed by a concurrent program, (for oracle reports program), then a keyword or

a parameter with the same name as in the report builder, should be defined which for each parameter,

which is known as taken.

this is used to pass the parameters to the reports from the application (srs window)

request set

request set is the group of requests, that can be submitted regularly using a single transaction.

incompatibility

these are the list of programs that can be defined as incompatible with a pertain program.

if any program is defined as incompatible to a particular program, then that program should not run

simultaneously with the concurrent program, because they might interfere with its execution.

application developer responsibility

various screens

different executable methods

1 host

2 immediate

3 java stored procedure

4 java concurrent programme


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5 multi language function

6 oracle reports

7 pl/sql stored procedure

8 request set stage function

9 spawned

10 sql*loader

11 sql*plus

concurrent library

library types transaction library

user

access levels extensiblesystem

list of values

list types long list of values

poplist

no security

security type hireaxhial security

non-hireaxhial security

char

format type date

date time

number 21

standard date

standard date time

time

validation types respondent

independent

none

pair

special


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table

translatable independent

translatable dependent

function

type form

report

34. what is a data group?

- a data group is a group of oracle applications and the oracle ids of each application

- oracle id grants access privileges to tables in an oracle database

- data group determines which oracle data base accounts a responsibilities forms, concurrent programs

and reports connect to.35. what is a responsibility?

- responsibility defines applications privileges

- a responsibility is a level of authority in oracle applications that lets users only those oracle applications

functions and data appropriate to their roles in an organization.

- each user has at list one or more responsibilities and several users can share the same responsibility 22

* each responsibility allows access to

- a specific application or a set of applications.

- a set of books

- a restricted list of windows that an user can navigate

- reports in a specific application.

36. what are security attributes?

- security attributes are used by oracle self service web applications to allow rows of data to be visible to

specified users responsibilities based on the specific data contained in the row.

37. what is a profile option?

- profile options are the set of changeable options that affects how the application looks and behaves.

- by setting profile options, the applications can be made to react in different ways for different users

depending on the specific user attributes.

38. what are steps involved in developing a flex field?

- designing the table structure

- creating fields on the form (visible/hidden)


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- calling appropriate routines

- registration of the flex field.

- definition of the flex field.

39. what is an application /module?

- application is a collection of forms, function and menus

40)fnd_program package

fnd_program.executable:-

procedure fnd_program. executable is

(executable in varchar2,

application in varchar2, (full name)short_name in varchar2, (executable short name)

description in varchar2 default null,

execution_method in varchar2,

execution_file_name in varchar2 default null,

subrowline_name in varchar2 default null, (only for spawned immediate)

icon_name in varchar2 default null,

language_code in varchar2 default us,

execution_file_path in varchar2 default null);

for java concurrent program.

fnd. program. register:-

procedure fnd_program.register is

(program in varchar2,

application in varchar2,

enabled in varchar2,

short_name in varchar2,

description in varchar2, default null,

executable_short_name in varchar2,

executable_application in varchar2,

execution_options in varchar2, default null,

priority in number default null,


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save_output in varchar2 default y, 24

print in varchar2 dafault y,

cols in varchar2 default null,

rows in varchar2, default null,

style in varchar2, default null,

style_required in varchar2, default n,

printer in varchar2, default null,

requets_type in varchar2, default null,

request_type_application in varchar2 default null,

use_in_srs in varchar2, default n,

allow_disabled_valuer in varchar2 default n,

run_alone in varchar2 default n,output_type in varchar2 default text,

enable_trace in varchar2 default n,

restart in varchar2 default y,

nls_complaint in varchar2 default y,

icon_name in varchar2 default null,

language_code in varchar2, default us,

mls_function_short_name in varchar2 default null,

mls_function_application in varchar2 default null,

incrementor in varchar2 default null);

41) how to submit concurrent program through l/sql

fnd_request.submit_request(parameters) by using this we can submit the concurrent program thru

pl/sql.

fnd_global.apps_initialize (user_id,resp_id, resp_appl_id)

42) what are the types of concurrent managers 25

3 master concurrent managers:

1. internal conccurent manager (icm): this is the one which monitors all other cms

2. standard manager (sm) : this takes care of report running and batch jobs

3. conflict resolution manager (crm): checks concurrent program definitions for incompatability checks.

we cannot delete a concurrent manager... but we can disable it... but it's not recommended.

43) multi org set up


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begin dbms_application_info.set_client_info('org_id');

end;

44. what is the relation between responsibility, menu and request group?

responsibility: - a responsibility is a set of authority in oracle apps that lets users access only that

functionality of the application appropriate to their roles.

menu: - a menu is a hierarchical arrangement of functions and menus of functions that appears in the

navigator. each responsibility has a menu assigned to it.

request group: - it is a collection of reports or concurrent programs. a system administrator defines

report groups in order to control user access to reports and concurrent programs. only a system

administrator can create a request group.

45. what is a function, how to create one?

a function is apart of an applications functionality that is registered under a unique name for thepurpose of assigning to it to, or excluding it from, a menu (and by extension, responsibility). there are

several types of functions: - form functions, subfunctions, and

non-form functions. we often refer to a form function simply as a form.

46. what is meant by appl_top?

environment variable

an operating system variable that describes an aspect of the environment in which your application

runs. for example, you can define an environment variable to specify a directory path.

$appl_top: an environment variable that denotes the installation directory for oracle application object

library and your other oracle applications. $appl_top is usually one directory level above each of the

product directories (which are often referred to as $prod_top or $product_top or $_top).

47. explain briefly where are the custom.pll, forms, reports, sql loader control files, shell script source

code and executables files kept?

custom.pll - $au_top/resource

forms - $prod_top/forms/us

reports - $prod_top/reports/us

sql control files - $prod_top/bin

shell scripts - $prod_top/bin

48. when is custom.pll used?

custom.pll is used while making new or customizing standard oracle forms in apps. it contains all the

forms libraries for apps.


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49. what are profile options; at what levels can these be set?

a user profile is a set of changeable options that affects the way the applications run. oracle

applications object library establishes a value for each option in a users profile when the

user logs on or changes responsibility.

system profile: - profile option can be set for the user community.

user profile: - provide oracle apps with standard information which describes a user,

application, responsibility and site. at each profile level user profile options can be set.

50. how can you know the form (fmb) name when you open a form in apps?

help

51. where do you create a table and sequence in apps? is it apps schema?

in custom schema and then grant privileges on it to apps schema.

52. where are views and procedures created?views: - views are to be created only in apps.

procedures: - in custom schema and the grant it to apps schema.

53. how can you tell who last updated a particular row in a form?

54. you have logged onto a responsibility, how do you know what operating unit are you on?

55) can new profiles be created? if so how?

yes. application developer.

56)how do you register a report? explain passing of parameters between a concurrent program

definition and report?

after developing the report (.rdf), ftp it to the unix server.

define executable.

define concurrent program and attach the executable.

attach the concurrent program to a request group.

57) what is the approach to create a new form to be used in oracle apps?

the template form is the required starting point of all development of new forms. start

developing each new form by copying the template.fmb file, located in

$au_top/forms/us(or your language and platform equivalent), to local directory and

rename it as appropriate.

58. explain value set? difference between a table validated and independent value set?

a set of values against which oracle application object library validates values your end

users enter when running your program. you define your value set by specifying validation


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rules, format constraints and other properties. for example, you could define a value set to

contain values that are character strings, validated from a table in your application. you can

specify that oracle application object library use the same value set to validate different

report parameters. you can also use value sets that you use in your flex fields to validate

your report parameters.

59. how do you create a table validated value set dependent on another value set?

use :$flex$. in the where condition.

60. what is difference between a concurrent request and a concurrent request set?

61. what are the two mandatory parameters required for running a pl/sql procedure based concurrent

program?

errbuf, retcode

62. how can you ensure that only one instance of a concurrent program runs?check the run alone check box in concurrent program registration window.

63. within a pl/sql procedure which api is to be used to extract a profile value?

fnd_profile.get

64. how do you set the operating unit context in a report?

begin

dbms_application_info.set-client-info();

end;

65. can you submit a concurrent request from the operating system directly?

write a shellscript.

login to database

run the function fnd_request.submit()

66. explain how to generate a trace file for a pl/sql concurrent program for tuning?

check theenable trace check box in concurrentprogram registration window.

67. how do you write to the concurrent request log and output file?

fnd_file.put(fnd_file.log or fnd_file.output, );

68. what is the difference between operating unit and inventory organization?

operating unit :- an organization that uses oracle cash management, order management and shipping

execution, oracle payables, oracle purchasing, and oracle receivables. it may be a sales office, a division,

or a dept. an operating unit is associated with a legal entity. information is secured by operating unit for


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these applications. each user sees information only for their operating unit. to run any of these

applications, you choose a responsibility associated with an organization classified as an operating unit.

an organization for which you track inventory transactions and balances, and/or an organization that

manufactures or distributes products. examples, include (but are not limited to) manufacturing plants,

warehouses, distribution centers, and sales offices. the following applications secure information by

inventory organization: oracle inventory, bills of material, engineering, and work in process, master

scheduling/mrp, capacity, and purchasing receiving functions. to run any of these applications, you must

choose an organization that has been classified as an inventory organization.

69. what is set of books?

a financial reporting entity that uses a particular chart of accounts, functional currency,

and accounting calendar. oracle general ledger secures transaction information (such as journal entries

and balances) by set of books. when you use oracle general ledger, you choose a responsibility thatspecifies a set of books. you then see information for that set of books only.

70. what is item validation organization?

the organization that contains your master list of items. you define it by setting the om: item validation

organization parameter. you must define all items and bills in your item validation organization, but you

also need to maintain your items and bills in separate organizations if you want to ship them from other

warehouses.

oe_system_

71. mention the table or views where inventory org, items, set of books, gl code combinations,

operating unit, location, customers, vendors, and invoices are stored in apps.

inventory org: - mtl_parameters/org_organization_definitions

items: - mtl_system_items_b

set of books: - gl_sets_of_books

gl code combinations: - gl_code_combinations

operating unit: - hr_all_operating_units

location: - mtl_item_locations

customers: - ra_customers

vendors: - po_vendor_contacts

invoices: - ap_invoices_all

72. what is the profile to be read to find out what inventory organization and operating unit are you

on?


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(mfg_organization_id is the inventory org)

73)what is inventory master organization?

items are defined in an inventory master organization.

74)what is the difference between key flexfield and descriptive flexfield?

key flexfield is used to describe unique identifiers that will have a better meaning than using number ids.

e.g a part number, a cost centre etc desc flex is used to just capture extra information. key flexfields

have qualifiers whereas desc flexfields do not. desc flexfields can have context sensitive segments while

key flexfields cannot.

and one more differenct that kff displays like text item but dff displays like [ ] .

75)which procedure should be called to enable a dff in a form?

fnd_descr_flex.define (block => 'block_name' ,field => 'form_field_name' ,appl_short_name =>

'app_name' ,desc_flex_name => 'dff_name' );76)which procedure should be used to make the dff read only at run time?

fnd_descr_flex.update_definition()

77)what is the difference between flexfield qualifier and segment qualifier?

flexfiled qualifier identifies segement in a flexfield and segment qualifier identifies value in a segment.

there are four types of flexfiled qualifier 1) balancing segment qualifier 2) cost center 3) natural account

and 4) intercompnay

segemtn qualifier :- 1) allow budgeting 2) allow posting 3) account type 4) contral account and 5)

reconciliation flag

78)where do concurrent request logfiles and output files go?

the concurrent manager first looks for the environment variable $applcsf if this is set, it creates a path

using two other environment variables: $appllog and $applout it places log files in $applcsf/$appllog

output files go in $applcsf/$applout so for example, if you have this environment set: $applcsf =

/u01/appl/common $appllog = log $applout = out the concurrent manager will place log files in

/u01/appl/common/log, and output files in /u01/appl/common/out note that $applcsf must be a full,

absolute path, and the other two are directory names. if $applcsf is not set, it places the files under the

product top of the application associated with the request. so for example, a po report would go under

$po_top/$appllog and $po_top/$applout logfiles go to: /u01/appl/po/9.0/log output files to:

/u01/appl/po/9.0/out of course, all these directories must exist and have the correct permissions. note

that all concurrent requests produce a log file, but not necessarily an output file.

79)how do i check if multi-org is installed?


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select multi_org_flag from fnd_product_groups

if multi_org_flag is set to 'y', then its multi org.

80)how do i find out what the currently installed release of applications is? /how do i find the name of

a form?

we can also find out through help > about oracle applications

81)why does help->tools->examine ask for a password?

navigate to the update system profile screen.

(\ navigate profile system) 32

- select level: site

- query up utilities:diagnostics in the user profile options zone.

if the profile option utilities:diagnostics is set to no, people with access to the utilities menu must enter

the password for the oracle id of the current responsibility to use examine. if set to yes, a password willnot be required.

82)what are the api used in po cancellation ?

ans. for partial cancellation -> to modify the ordered quantity

v_return_flag := apps.gems_public_apis_pkg.po_update_po

( x_po_number => v_po_number

, x_release_number => null

, x_revision_number => v_revision_num

, x_line_number => v_line_number

, x_shipment_number => v_shipment_num

, new_quantity => p_quantity

, new_price => null

, new_promised_date => null

, launch_approvals_flag => 'y'

, update_source => null

, x_interface_type => null

, x_transaction_id => null

, version => '1.0');

for full cancellation ->

apps.gems_public_apis_pkg.po_control_document

( p_api_version => v_api_version_number


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, p_init_msg_list => apps.fnd_api.g_true

, p_commit => apps.fnd_api.g_false

, x_return_status => p_return_status

, p_doc_type => 'po'

, p_doc_subtype => v_sub_type

, p_doc_id => v_po_header_id

, p_doc_num => null

, p_release_id => null

, p_release_num => null

, p_doc_line_id => v_po_line_id

, p_doc_line_num => null

, p_doc_line_loc_id => p_line_loc_id, p_doc_shipment_num => null

, p_action => 'cancel'

, p_action_date => sysdate

, p_cancel_reason => 'gpo_warehouse_denial'

, p_cancel_reqs_flag => 'n'

, p_print_flag => 'n'

, p_note_to_vendor => apps.fnd_api.g_miss_char); 33

83)how an api is initialized ?

ans. apps.gems_public_apis_pkg.fnd_apps_initialize

( user_id => p_user_id

, resp_id => p_resp_id

, resp_appl_id => p_resp_appl_id)

84)what is the name of the api parameter when they are true,false and null ?

ans. apps.fnd_api.g_true, apps.fnd_api.g_false and apps.fnd_api.g_miss_char respectively.

85)what are the different steps in sending a mail from pl/sql ?

ans. procedure glp_send_mail_po_cancel

( p_org_id in varchar2

, p_feeder_source in varchar2

, p_subject in varchar2

, p_message_body in varchar2


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, p_return_status out varchar2

, p_error_message out varchar2

)

v_host_name := utl_inaddr.get_host_name();

v_host_ip := utl_inaddr.get_host_address(v_host_name);

v_mailconn := utl_smtp.open_connection(v_host_ip, 25);

utl_smtp.helo(v_mailconn,v_host_ip);

utl_smtp.mail(v_mailconn,v_from_email_id);

utl_smtp.rcpt(v_mailconn,v_to_email_tab(v_addr_cnt));

v_message := v_message || 'to: ' || v_to_email_tab(v_addr_cnt) || '>' || crlf;

utl_smtp.data(v_mailconn,v_message); -- calling mail procedure

utl_smtp.quit(v_mailconn);86)how do u call a mail program from shell program ?

ans. for file in find . -name "*.com*~$5" -print |cut -c3-120`

do

echo $file

frm=`echo $file | cut -d'~' -f1`

tom=`echo $file | cut -d'~' -f2 | sed 's/,/ /g'`

echo $frm

echo $tom

echo "sending mail to $tom"

mailx -r "$frm" -s 'order shipment confirmation' "$tom" < "$file"

rc=$?

if [ $rc != 0 ]

then

echo 'invalid file name'

fi 34

rm -f "$file"

rc=$?

if [ $rc != 0 ]

then

echo 'invalid file name'


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fi

done

87)how do submit a concurrent program from pl/sql ?

ans. apps.fnd_global.apps_initialize

(user_id => p_user_id

,resp_id => p_resp_id

,resp_appl_id => p_resp_appl_id)

;

*/ p_error_message := p_error_message ||'calling receiving transaction processor'||chr(10);

v_request_id := apps.fnd_request.submit_request

('po'

,'rvctp',null

,null

,false

,'batch'

,p_batch_id

);

dbms_output.put_line('request id is :'||v_request_id); commit;

p_error_message := p_error_message ||'receiving transaction processing request id :'||v_request_id

||chr(10) ;

if (v_request_id > 0) then

v_complete := fnd_concurrent.wait_for_request ( request_id => v_request_id

, interval => 10

, max_wait => 0

, phase => v_phase

, status => v_status

, dev_phase => v_dev_phase 35

, dev_status => v_dev_status

, message => v_message);

88)how do u register a concurrent program from pl/sql ?

ans. apps.fnd_program.executable_exists -> to check if executable file exists


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apps.fnd_program.executable -> to make executable file

fnd_program.program_exists -> to check if program is defined

apps.fnd_program.register -> to register/define the program

apps.fnd_program.parameter -> to add parameters

apps.fnd_program.request_group -> to add to a request group

89)how do u initialize an api ?

ans. apps.gems_public_apis_pkg.fnd_apps_initialize

( user_id => p_user_id

, resp_id => p_resp_id

, resp_appl_id => p_resp_appl_id)

and u can get the parameters from the following script ->

select distinct f5.user_id, f4.responsibility_name responsibility_name

, f4.responsibility_id responsibility_id

--into

--v_user_id

--, v_responsibility_name

--, v_responsibility_id

from applsys.fnd_user_resp_groups f6

, apps.fnd_user f5

, apps.fnd_profile_options f1

, apps.fnd_profile_option_values f2

, apps.fnd_responsibility f3

, apps.fnd_responsibility_tl f4

where sysdate between f6.start_date and nvl(f6.end_date,sysdate)

and f5.user_id = f6.user_id

and upper(f5.user_name) like '%globalparts%'

and f6.responsibility_id = f4.responsibility_id

and f2.profile_option_value = to_char(13) -- putting the org id value

and f2.profile_option_id = f1.profile_option_id

and f1.profile_option_name = 'org_id'

and f3.application_id = 201


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and f2.level_value = f3.responsibility_id

and f3.responsibility_id = f4.responsibility_id

and upper(f4.responsibility_name) like upper('gems%po%manager%') 36

and rownum = 1;

90)how do u register a table & a column ?

ans. execute ad_dd.register_table( 'gemsqa', 'gems_qa_iqa_lookup_codes', 't', 512, 10, 70);

execute ad_dd.register_column('gemsqa', 'gems_qa_iqa_lookup_codes', 'lookup_code', 1, 'varchar2',

25, 'n', 'n');

91) what resources are provided for developing applications which will be

integrated into oracle applications release 11?

a. the oracle applications developer's guide release 11 and the oracle

applications user interface standards release 11.b. the au_top/forms/us/template.fmb for developing a new form.

c. the au_top/forms/us/appstand.fmb contains standard property classes

for your runtime platform.

d. the au_top/resource/fndsqf.pll contains routines for flexfields,

function security, user profiles, message dictionary.

e. the au_top/resource/appcore.pll contains standard user interface routines.

f. the au_top/resource/appdaypk.pll contains the calendar widget routines.

g. the au_top/resource/custom.pll for adding custom code which affects oracle

applications forms without changing oracle applications code.

h. the au_top/resource/globe.pll allows oracle applications developers to

incorporate global or regional features into oracle applications forms

without modifying the base oracle applications forms. globe calls routines

ja, je, and jl libraries.

i. the au_top/resource/ja.pll called from globe and contains asia/pacific code.

j. the au_top/resource/je.pll called from globe and contains emea

(europe/middle east/africa) code.

k. the au_top/resource/jl.pll called from globe and contains latin america code.

l. the au_top/resource/vert.pll allows oracle applications developers to

incorporate vertical industry features (for automotive, consumer packaged

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without modifying the base oracle applications forms. 37

m. oracle developer/2000 server release 1.6.1.

note: all fmb and pll files must be migrated to your desktop if you intend to

develop and integrate custom applications into oracle applications

release 11.

92. what are the supported versions of forms and reports used for developing

on oracle applications release 11?

answer------

a. the following supported versions are provided in developer/2000

release 1.6.1:

i. forms 4.5

ii. reports 2.593. how do i compile and/or generate an oracle applications form?

answer------

a. unix

cd $au_top/forms/us

f45gen module=fndscaus.fmb userid=apps/apps output_file=

/appl/v1100000/fnd/11.0.28/forms/us/fndscaus.fmx module_type=form

batch=no compile_all=special

b. windows nt

cd f:\applr11\au\11.0.28\forms\us

f45gen32 userid=apps/apps module=fndscaus.fmb output_file=

applr11\fnd\forms\us\fndscaus.fmx module_type=form batch=no

compile_all=special

94. how do i open, compile and/or generate a custom oracle applications form on my desktop?

answer

------

a. to port the au_top/forms/us and au_top/resource files to your windows

desktop:

i. make copies of all required files.

ii. replicate the au_top directory structure on your desktop.

iii. move the files to their appropriate au_top/forms/us for fmb and


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au_top/resource for pll.

iv. include the au_top/forms/us and au_top/resource directories in

your forms45_path.

v. open, compile and/or generate forms.

note: the forms45_path is specified either in your registry or oracle.ini.

note: it may sometimes be necessary to convert fmb -> fmt and pll -> pld before 38

porting from a unix platform to your desktop.

95. how do i add a custom_top to oracle applications?

answer

a. replicate an existing oracle applications product directory structure underneath your appl_top:

appl_top

|xxcus_top

|

bin------forms-----html-----lib-----log-----mesg-----out-----reports

| |

us us

b. make sure all the permissions on the files and directories are the same

as the other product directories.

c. add the full path to this custom_top to your applsys.env ( source your

applsys.env) or your windows nt registry:

unix: /u01/oracle/apps/vd11/xxcus/11.0.28

windows nt: d:\oa\appltst\vd11\xxcus\11.0.28

d. login to oracle applications using the system administrator or application

developer responsibility.

e. navigate: application -> register and add your new custom_top to oracle

applications.

application short name basepath description

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

custom application xxcus xxcus_top custom application

f. shutdown and restart your internal concurrent manager (icm) so that the

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made to the applsys.env and registry.

96. how to get the data from the views in multi_org views ?

a. using the profiles and client info package.

eg:

select * from po_headersthis is multi org view

if we cant get the data with the above query then we have to write a procedure as shown below.

declare

x number:=0; 39

begin

x:=fnd_profile.value('org_id');

fnd_client_info.set_org_context (204);

end;compile and run the query once again.

97) what is responsibility / request group?

ans: responsibility is used for security reason like which responsibility can do what type of jobs etc.

set of responsibility is attached with a request group. when we attach the request group to a concurrent

program, that can be perform using all the responsibilities those are attached with request group.

98) what is dff?

ans: the descriptive flexi field is a field that we can customize to enter additional information for which

oracle apps product has not provided a field.

ex. atp program calculates for those warehouses where inventory org type is dc or warehouse in dff

attribute11 of mtl_parameters table.

99) what is value set?

ans: value sets define and store the valid items of data, which may be entered into a field.

key flexfields, descriptive flexfields and many standard fields use value sets.

oracle already comes with hundreds of value sets.

we define additional value sets to support our own user-defined key and descriptive flexfields (although

we may use any existing standard value sets if they suit our purpose).

in defining a new value set, we are defining the physical format of valid data, which can reside in that

value set.

data in a value set can be of several types:

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resident in a table (to which we direct the value set definition).

there could be no validation (any data can go into the field, but still subject to the formatting rules.)

dependent on the value of data in a preceding independent segment (loaded through a standard form).

ex: for supplies & accessories cc in atp, we define gems_gpo_assign_set value set for the assignment set

associated with that ou.

100) what is multi-org?

ans: it is data security functionality in oracle 10.6 and above. applicable user responsibilities are created

and attached to specific operating unit. user can access the data that belongs to the operating unit they

login under.

the benefit is it enables multiple operating units to use a single installation of various modules, while

keeping transaction data separate and secure by operating unit.

it has an effect on the following modules:order entry

receivable

payable

purchasing

project accounting

101) can you explain the organization structure?

ans:

a) business unit / group : it represents the highest level in organization structure and has no accounting

impact. it determines which employees will be available to set of books and operating units.

ex: consolidated enterprise / a major division / an operating company.

b) set of books: it is a financial reporting entity that uses a particular

chart of accounts,

functional currency and

accounting calendar.

it is the highest level with accounting significance. document sequencing (important in europe) is at the

set of books level. also period open/close is at the set of books level.

a set of books is associated with only one business group. a business group may be assigned several sets

of books i.e multiple sets of books can share the same business group if they share the same business

group attributes.

base table: apps.gl_sets_of_books


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c) legal entity: a legal company for which you prepare fiscal or tax reports.

each legal entity is associated with only one set of books. a set of books may have multiple legal entities.

base table: apps.hr_legal_entities

d) operating unit: an organization that uses oracle order management, cash management, shipping

execution, payables, purchasing and receivables.

it may be a sales office, a division, or a department. standard reports are at the operating unit level.

an operating unit is associated with a legal entity.

base table: apps.hr_operating_units

e) inventory organization : an organization for which you track inventory transactions and balances,

and/or an organization that manufactures or distributes products.

an operating unit may have multiple inventory organizations.

ex: manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, and sales offices. 41base view: apps.org_organization_definitions

f) subinventory: an inventory organization has a number of subinventories associated with it.

base table: apps.mtl_secondary_inventories (secondary_inventory_name = subinventory name)

g) locator : these are the different locations in side a subinventory.

base table: apps.mtl_item_locations

105)what are the mandatory parameters in concurrent program?

ans: errbuf and retcode (in case pl/sql store procedure)

p_conc_request_id (in case oracle report, it is an user-parameter)

106)why we use token field for concurrent program?

ans: the token is used as for binding purpose. the parameter value is passed to the .rdf/procedure

through this token. the input (user) parameter value passes to the report / stored procedure after

binding with this token. the concurrent program wont get impact even the user parameter names get

changed, but got impacted when the token name changed.

107) what are the mandatory parameters in concurrent programs?

ans: errbuf

errcode.

108)those are in or out parameters.

ans: out parameters

109)what is request group?

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set of responsibility is attached with a request group. when we attach the request group to a concurrent

program, that can be perform using all the responsibilities those are attached with request group.

110)what is multiorg?



login under.



it has an effect on the following modules:

order entry

receivable

payablepurchasing

project accounting

111)there is an object type spawned in concurrent program. what is the use

ans: it is used for proc*c in executable field

112)how can we call a report from form in apps?

thru concurrent prog

113) what are the setup we need to do before running into oracle apps.

ans: go to oracle apps > system administraror (responsibility) > create a user using sso > add

responsibility

switch to coe dev sys administrator (responsibility) > add the responsibility that is attached to the newly

created user > menue > exclude / include the function according to the requirement

114) what is multi_org?



login under.



it has an effect on the following modules:

order entry

receivable


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payable

purchasing

project accounting

115) what is the difference between po_headers & po_headers_all?

ans: here comes the concept of multi_org. po_headers contains data that is irrespective of multi_org i.e

any supplier can view all the records. in case of po_headers_all

116) what is the basic requirement that we need to set before starting a form in oracle apps

ans:

a) ftp the templet.fmb from $au_top/bin to local m/c

b) rename the templet.fmb as user defined name

c) trigger level change: pre_form : app_window.set_window_position('blk_org', 'first_window'); -- 1st

window nameset_window_property('blk_org',title,'form name') -- 1st window name, caption

block level change: rename default_block

form level change: property panel > navigation > first navigation data block > (set a block name)

program unit level: app_custom > (set the 1st window name)

118) what is the api we use to see the message from log file

ans:

when we use an api, it automatically stores the error message in a pl/sql table i.e creating a log of the

errors.

we can see those error messages thougt fnd_message_pub api

119)there is a check box called use in srs. what is its use

srs stands for standard request submit. we can execute concurrent program by directly passing

parameters. on checking this use in srscheck box, we can independently use the concurrent program.

120)do you know extension table?

ans: unlike database table, it store outside the database like bfile (content store outside the db but the

location store in db like pointer). it contains metadata only. so no dml operation (except select, group

by, order by) can possible.

121)why do we call fnd srwinit from before report trigger

a. fnd srwinit fetches concurrent request information and sets up the profile options. it must be included

if one is using any oracle application object library features in his report (such as concurrent processing)

122)why do we call fnd srwexit from after report trigger


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a. fnd srwexit frees all the memory allocations done in other oracle applications user exits. it must be

included if one is using any oracle application object library features in his report (such as concurrent

processing)

123) why do we call fnd flexsql from the before report trigger?

a. one need to pass the concatenated segment values from the underlying code combinations table to

the user exit so that it can display appropriate data and derive any description and values from switched

value sets as needed. one gets this information by calling the aol user exit fnd flexsql from the before

report trigger. 44

124. if u call the user exit fnd flexsql with mode = where from the before report trigger. what will it

do?

a. this user exit populates a lexical parameter that you specify with the appropriate sql fragment at run

time. you include this lexical parameter in the where clause of the report query. this user exit is calledonce for each lexical to be changed.

125. if u call the user exit fnd flexsql with mode = order by from the before report trigger. what will

it do?

a. this user exit populates the lexical parameter that one specifies with the appropriate sql fragment at

run time. one includes this lexical parameter in the order by clause of the report query. this user exit is

called once for each lexical to be changed.

126. how can we display flexfield segment values, descriptions, and prompts on the report?

a. create a formula column. call the user exit fnd flexidval as the formula for this column. this user exit

automatically fetches more complicated information such as descriptions and prompts so that one does

not has to use complicated table joins to the flex field tables.

127. name some options of the fnd flexsql user exit

a code, app_short_name, output, mode, display, showdepseg, num or multinum, tablealias, operator,

operand1, operand2.

128. describe code option of the fnd flexsql user exit

a. specify the flex field code for the report (for example, gl#, mcat).

129. describe the app_short_name option of the fnd flexsql user exit

a. specifies the short name of the application that owns the flex field (for example: sqlgl, inv)

130. describe the output option of the fnd flexsql user exit


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a. specify the name of the lexical parameter to store the sql fragment. one uses this lexical later in the

report when defining the sql statement that selects the flexfield values. the datatype of this parameter

should be character.

131. describe the mode option of the fnd flexsql user exit

a. specify the mode to use to generate the sql fragment . valid mode are :

select: retrieves all segments values in an internal (non- displayable format).

where: restrict the query by specifying constraints on flexfield columns. the fragment returned includes

the correct decode statement if one specifies multinum. one must also specify an operator and

operands.

having: same calling procedures and functionality as where.

order by: order required information by flexfield columns. the fragment orders your flexfield columns

and separates them with a comma. the fragment returned includes the correct decode statement, onespecifies in multinum.

132. describe the display option of the fnd flexsql user exit

a. one uses the display token with the mode token . the display parameter allows you to specify

segments that represent specified flexfield qualifiers or specified segments numbers , 45

where the segment numbers are the order in that the segments appear in the flexfield window, not the

segment number specified in the define key segments form.

eg. if your mode is select and you specify display = all then the select statement includes all the

segments of the flexfield. . similarly, if your mode is where and you specify display = all, then your

where clause includes all segments.

133. describe the showdepseg option of the fnd flexsql user exit

a. showdepseg = n disables automatic addition of depended upon segments to the order criteria. the

default is y. this token is valid only for mode = oder by in flexsql.

134. describe the num option of the fnd flexsql user exit

a. specify the name or lexical or source column that contains the flexfield structure information. if the

flexfield uses just one structure, specify num only and use a lexical parameter to hold the value. if the

flexfield uses multiple structures, specify multinum only and use a source column to hold the value. the

default value is 101.

135. describe the table alias option of the fnd flexsql user exit

a. you use table alias if your select joins to other flexfield tables or uses a selfjoin.

136. describe the operator option of the fnd flexsql user exit


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a. specify an operator to use in the where clause.

137. describe the operand1 option of the fnd flexsql user exit

a. specify an operand to use in the where clause,

138. describe the operand2 option of the fnd flexsql user exit

a. specify a second operand to use with operator = between

139. where is fnd flexidval user exit used

a. call this user exit to populate fields for display. you pass the key flex fields data retrieved by the query

into this user exit from the formula column. with this exit you can display values, descriptions and

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if you are importing an address and a business purpose, you must also populate the following columns:

primary_site_use_flag (if you are inserting an address)

location (if you are not using automatic site numbering)

site_use_code (if you are inserting an address)

address1

144) list some of the production tables that customer interface transfers customer data from the

interface tables into?

a. ar_customer_profiles

ar_customer_profile_amounts

ra_addresses

ra_contacts

ra_customersra_customer_relationships

ra_cust_receipt_methods

ra_phones

ra_site_uses

ap_bank_account_uses

ap_bank_accounts

ap_bank_branches

145). what validation must be given on the customer_number?

a must be null if you are using automatic customer numbering. must exist if you are not using automatic

customer numbering. this value must be unique within ra_customers.

146) what validation must be given on the customer_status?

a must equal a for active or i for inactive.

147) name some of the oracle receivables interfaces?

a) auto invoice

b) auto lockbox

c) customer interface

d) sales tax rate interface

e) tax vendor extension

148) give some of the oracle payables interface?

a. a) credit card transaction interface


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b) invoice import interface

c) payables open interface

d) purchase order matching

149). name some of the oracle general ledger interface?

a) budget upload

b) importing journals

c) loading daily rates

150). what are the names of the parameters u pass to the procedure which u register in the apps?

1) retcode in varchar2

2) errbuf in varchar2

151). what is the use of auto lock box?

a auto lockbox (or lockbox) is a service that commercial banks offer corporate customers to enable themto outsource their accounts receivable payment processing.

152). auto lockbox is a three-step process, what are those?

a) import

b) validation

c) postquickcash

153). what is the order in which autolock box searches for the types of the matching number?

a. 1. transaction number

2. sales order number

3. purchase order number

4. consolidated billing invoice number

5. other, user-defined number.

154. what is application short name for general ledger you specify in fnd flexsql user exit?

a. sqlgl

155) . what are validations to be done in journal import interface.

a. batch level: set of books, period name, and batch name

journal level: set of books, period name, source name, journal entry name, currency code, category

name, actual flag, encumbrance type id, user conversion type, accounting date, budget version id

156) what subclass in forms6i

a specifies module, storage & name information about the source object and source module for a

referenced objects.


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157) what is the clause in sql * loader to program to override data intotable

a. replace

158). how do you set profile in oracle applications in application developer responsibility?

a open profile function

159). what is the syntax for loading data through sql * loader from multiple files simultaneously

a. sqlldr scott/tiger@orcl control = ctlfile

parfile -- parameter file: name of file that contains parameter specifications

parallel -- do parallel load (default false)

160) what is the table name for items in oracle inventory

a mtl_system_items, mtl_categories

161). tell me names of important production tables & their purpose ap, ar, gl, po

a ap: ap_invoices_all, ap_invoice_lines_allto store invoices

ar: ra_shipment_headers/ _lines, ra_customers, ra_contacts

po: po_vendors, po_vendor_sites - for storing vendor data.

162). name the interface tables used for the lockbox interface

a interface table : ar_payments_interface_all

lockbox transfers the receipts that pass validation to the receivables interim tables

ar_interim_cash_receipts_all and ar_interim_cash_rcpt_lines_all

when you run post quickcash, the receipt data is transferred from the quickcash tables to the following

receipt tables:

ar_cash_receipts_all

ar_receivables_applications_all

ar_cash_receipt_history_all

163) name the interface tables used for the auto invoice interface.

a auto invoice transfers transaction data from the interface tables

ra_interface_lines_all,

ra_interface_salescredits_all, and

ra_interface_distributions_all

into the following receivables tables:

ra_batches_all

ra_customer_trx _all


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ra_customer_trx_lines _all

ra_cust_trx_line_gl_dist_all

ra_cust_trx_line_salesreps_all

ar_payment_schedules_all

ar_receivable_applications_all 49

ar_adjustments_all

164). different type of value sets. what is exactly translatable independent and translatable

dependent value sets (introduced in latest version of 11i).

ans:- there are 8 types of values sets.

a. none (non validate at all) (validation is minimal)

b. independent (input must exist on previous defined list of values)

c. dependent (input is checked against a subset of values based on prior value)d. table (input is checked against a subset of values in an application table)

e. special (advanced) (value set uses a flexfield itself)

f. pair (advanced) (two flexfields together specify a range of valid values)

g. translatable independent (input must exist on previous defined list of values. translated value can be

used)

h. translatable dependent. (input is checked against a subset of values based on a prior value; translated

value can be used)

(note:- when you first define your flexfields, you choose how many segments

you want to use and what order you want them to appear. you also

choose how you want to validate each of your segments. the decisions

you make affect how you define your value sets and your values.)

165) how to run a concurrent program. what all concurrent programs u have

created.

ans:- (definition :- a concurrent program is an instance of an execution file, along with

parameter definitions and incompatibilities. concurrent programs use concurrent program executables

to locate the correct execution file.)

oracle tool concurrent program * a concurrent program written in

oracle reports, pl/sql package procedures,

sql*loader, sql*plus, host scripting.

how to run : * write a execution file and place in correct directory.


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establish executables in oracle apps specify execution file and method.

define concurrent program (program, parameters and incompatibilities)

call your program (- thu application form, from other concurrent program.

- or through standard request submission, you must check the use in srs check box and register your

program parameters when you define your concurrent program. add your program into the request

security group for your custom application.)

i have created reports through concurrent program, load(sql*loader/pl-sql pkg-proc) the file through

concurrent program.

166) what is parameter in apps and from where u can create it.

ans:- parameters only using in report, you can create in defining the report in

apps (you can create the parameter there only).

167)what all are the tables used in the modules u have worked on.*in gl i have worked on gl_je_headers(journals header),gl_je_lines(journal lines), gl_je_baches(journal

batches), gl_set_of_book(set_of_book_id),

*in po- i have worked on po_header_all..

168)what is profile? explain different levels of profile.

ans:- a user profile is a set of changeable options that affects the way your

applications run. oracle application object library establishes a value

for each option in a users profile when the user logs on or changes 50

responsibility. your user can change the value of profile options at any

time a) to create profile option. ( profile option can created by developer in application developer area)

b)set the value (values of the profile option , who will have what value at various levels is set by

sysadmin). oracle application object library provides many options that. (edit profile feature for every

user is available to set any value to allow the user).your users can set to alter the user interface of your

applications to satisfy their individual preferences.

profile optionset at run time likeuser related, responsibility, sequence, printer, security.

values in 4 levels(hiearchy wise) :-

a. user

b. responsibility

c. application

d. site

application developer create the profile.


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system administrator make profile option.

(note:- if any change in value, it will active when you re-login or switch

to the responsibility.)

( usage in the multi-tier, the profile is biggest impact)

169)how to restrict the data for a responsibility as per the org-id

ans:-through multiorg(mo) u can restrict the data for a responsibility as per the org-id. only in gl- set

of book id you set the value to restrict the data for a responsibility.

170) what is flexfield? what is flexfield qualifier and what is segment qualifier?

ans:- a flexfield is made up a segments (which are actually table columns). each segment has a name

that can be assigned, and set of valid value.

purpose and application:-

* flexibility to implement code structure.* flexibility to capture additional information.

two types of flexfields in oracle apps.

1. key flexfields (kff)

2. descriptive flexfields (dff)

a key flexfield segment has a name you assign, and set of valid values you specify. each value has a

meaning which can be specified.

flexfield qualifier:-a flexfield qualifier identifies a particular segment of a key flexfield..

usually an application needs some method of identifying a particular

segment for some application purpose such as security or computations. however, since a key flexfield

can be customized so that segments appear in any order with any prompts, the application needs a

mechanism other than the segment name or segment order to

use for segment identification.

segment qualifier :- a segment qualifier identifies a particular type of value in a single

segment of a key flexfield.

in the oracle applications, only the. accounting flexfield uses segment qualifiers. you can think of a

segment qualifier as an identification tag for a value. in the accounting flexfield, segment qualifiers

can identify the account type

171) which flexfield qualifiers are mandatory?

ans:- balancing segment flexfield qualifier is mandatory. 51


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172) difference between versions of apps.(front end & database)

ans:- in backend- client server architecture (old)/ three tire architecture

in font end- client server application (old)/ web based application

173)what is multi-org and what is structure of multi-org.

ans:- use a single installation of any oracle applications product to support any number of organizations.

if those organizations use different set of books.

support any number or legal entities with a single installation of oracle applications.

secure access to data so that users can access only the information that is relevant to them.

structure :- business unit

-hrms(employee)

-gl(set of books)(currency, calendar, chart of account)

|balancing segment(you can do multiple balancing segment)

-operating units (purchase, selling, fixed asset, payable,

receivables)

-inventory organizations (storing items, transaction happening,

ware housing)

(note:- means if you maintaining gl(set of book id), if u have operating unit, if you

have inventory then its called multi-org)

174)what is difference between org_id and organization_id in multi-org.

at where we can set org_id and organization_id level it comes in the

structure.

ans:-a global variable exists in the oracle database called client_info, which is 64 bytes long. the first 10

bytes are used to store the operating unit id(or org_id) for the multiple organization support feature.

multi-org views are partitioned by org_id. the org_id value is stored in client_info variable.(it comes in

ap,po,ar,om level)

organization_idits for inventory, mfg, & bom.

what are the default types of parameters. what is the use of each one of it.

ans:-******

175)org_id can be set at master levels or transaction level.

ans:- org_id can be set at transaction level.

176)differnet type of execution methods in conc.progs. explain each type.


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ans:- a.oracle reports- you can register your report as executable file type is oracle reports.

b. pl/sql package procedure - you can register your pl/sql package procedure as executable file type is

oracle pl/sql package procedure.

1. sql loader- you can register your sql loader sql loader is your executable file type.(for data loading)

2. sql*plus :- you can register your sql script as sql*plus executable type.

3. host scripting:- you can write down unix host scripting and register here.

177) what is difference between oracle schema and apps schema.

ans:-database schema-

the apps schema- is an oracle schema that has access to the

complete oracle applications data model. this schema is maintained

by auto install .178)what are the objects apps schema contain.

ans:- the apps schema contains synonyms to all tables and

sequences as well as all serverside code (stored procedures, views,

and database triggers).

for erp applications, data partitioning is performed by database

views. these views reside in the apps oracle schema and derive the

appropriate operating unit context from an rdbms variable.

179)when will a new version of flint60 be released?

flint60 is a developer/development tool. since flint60 can change at any time, the most current flint60

will always obsolete all prior releases. in other words, the development standards implemented in the

most current flint60 are the standards to which everyone using flint60 must adhere.

1. how do i register a custom concurrent program?

step 1: register a concurrent program executable navigate to the define executable form (aol reference

manual pg 9-84) this determines the type of program being run, ie an oracle report, a c program, a shell

script etc. fill in the executable name, application and execution method. for the execution file, fill in just

the filename. the concurrent manager will look in the appropriate directory under the application's top

directory. for spawned programs, the file must be in the bin directory, for oracle reports the rdf file must

be in the srw directory. for plsql concurrent programs, put the name of the stored procedure.


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step 2: define the concurrent program navigate to the define concurrent program form (aol reference

manual pg 9-87) this form links a concurrent program to the executable you just defined, as well as

defines the programs parameters, incompatibilities, and other options. enter the concurrent program

name, application, short name and description. check standard submission if you want to be able to

submit this program from the standard report submission form. enter the name of the executable you

defined and any report information if necessary. also define any parameters your program needs here

and any incompatibilities.

step 3: add the concurrent program to a report group first you will need to find the name of the report

group to use. go to security->responsibility and query the responsibility you want to run the program

with. it should show a report group name. query this name in security->responsibility->report add your

new program to the list of available programs. now when you go to submit a request with this

responsibility, you will be able to submit your custom program180)how do i compile a custom c program?

spawned programs:

step 1: write the code self-explanatory

step 2: compile the source you must use the makefile under $fnd_top/usrxit use: make -f

$fnd_top/usrxit/makefile program.o we do not support using any other makefile

step 3: link the program this part is a little tricky. you need to create a custom makefile for this step. use

$fnd_top/lib/sample.mk as a starting point. copy this file to the lib directory under your applications top

directory. rename it .mk (ie fnd.mk, gl.mk etc) modify this file according to the directions

in it. basically you need to 53

add a target and build commands for your executable. next, use adrelink to link the executable: adrelink

force=y ranlib=y "shortname programname"

" step 4: register the program as in the above question

immediate programs: just don't do it.

181)how do i run a shell script as a concurrent program?

1: write the script and call it .prog place the script under the bin directory under your

applications top directory. for example, call the script custom.prog and place it under $custom_top/bin

bin

2: make a symbolic link from your script to $fnd_top/bin/fndcpesr for example, if the script is called

custom.prog use this: ln -s $fnd_top/bin/fndcpesr custom this link should be named the same as your

script without the .prog extension it should be in the same directory as the script.


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3: register a concurrent program as described above, using an execution method of 'host' use the name

of your script without the .prog extension as the name of the executable for the example above, you

would use custom custom

4: your script will be passed at least 4 parameters, in $1 through $4 these will be: orauser/pwd, userid,

username, request_id any other parameters you define will be passed in $5 and higher. make sure your

script returns an exit status.

define will be passed in $5 and higher. make sure your script returns an exit status.

5: if your script returns a failure exit status but the concurrent manager does not report the error (shows

it as still running normal) apply patch 442824

182)how will u register rdf file and run it? tell the sequence?

steps a. save the copy of ur reports in rdf file in ur local directory.

b. transfer or copy the rdf file to cus_top under reports directory through ftp.c. then go concurrent program under executable menu where u define executable file and program

name

d. then go to define the program name (which ur executable file name ) and check the srs box and

define the parameter and give the parameter name in token

e. attach the program(request to ur responsibility )

d run the program and view the out put is srs through ur responsibility

what are different types of value sets ?

183)what is translatable independent & dependent ?

the value set used to support the multilingual value set.

185))how do i submit a concurrent request from pl/sql?

ans : using fnd_request.submit_request .

begin

v_request_id := fnd_request.submit_request(applicationshortname,

concurrentprogramshortname,

description,

paramers)

end 54

commit;

if v_request_id > 0 then

dbms_output.put_line('successfully submitted')


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else

dbms_output.put_line('not submitted');

end;

note : to submit a conc program from unix/shell scrip we use consub

186) how do i cancel a running concurrent request?

navigate to the concurrent request summary form select a request the sysadmin responsibility can

cancel or hold any running request

187) what is the difference between organization id and org_id ?

organization_id stores inventory organization id ( like 204 for m1)

org_id stores the ou id corresponding to a operating unit .

188) what is the difference between conversion and interfaces ?

conversion means one time activity interface means periodic activityexample:- to transfer the data old version to new version it is called conversionto transfer the data from

staging table to interface table it is called interface , it is process on every day or every hour ........

189) what are the different types of value sets and also explain each briefly ?

different types of value sets are,

1) independent- this value set contains list of values which does not depends on any other value

2) dependant- it contains values which depends on any one of the independant value

3) pair- combines 2 flex field together to specify range of valid values

4) special- uses only 1 flex field structure to specify values

5) table- this value set contains list of values from 1 or more than 1 table columns

6) translatable dependant- same as dependant value set, only translat

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