Search icon CANCEL
Arrow left icon
Explore Products
Best Sellers
New Releases
Books
Videos
Audiobooks
Learning Hub
Conferences
Free Learning
Arrow right icon
Oracle E-Business Suite R12.x HRMS : A Functionality Guide
Oracle E-Business Suite R12.x HRMS : A Functionality Guide

Oracle E-Business Suite R12.x HRMS : A Functionality Guide: Design, implement, and build an entire end-to-end HR management infrastructure with Oracle E-Business Suite

Arrow left icon
Profile Icon Pravin S Ingawale
Arrow right icon
$19.99 per month
Full star icon Full star icon Empty star icon Empty star icon Empty star icon 2 (1 Ratings)
Paperback Jun 2015 222 pages 1st Edition
eBook
$42.99 $61.99
Paperback
$76.99
Subscription
Free Trial
Renews at $19.99p/m
Arrow left icon
Profile Icon Pravin S Ingawale
Arrow right icon
$19.99 per month
Full star icon Full star icon Empty star icon Empty star icon Empty star icon 2 (1 Ratings)
Paperback Jun 2015 222 pages 1st Edition
eBook
$42.99 $61.99
Paperback
$76.99
Subscription
Free Trial
Renews at $19.99p/m
eBook
$42.99 $61.99
Paperback
$76.99
Subscription
Free Trial
Renews at $19.99p/m

What do you get with a Packt Subscription?

Free for first 7 days. $19.99 p/m after that. Cancel any time!
Product feature icon Unlimited ad-free access to the largest independent learning library in tech. Access this title and thousands more!
Product feature icon 50+ new titles added per month, including many first-to-market concepts and exclusive early access to books as they are being written.
Product feature icon Innovative learning tools, including AI book assistants, code context explainers, and text-to-speech.
Product feature icon Thousands of reference materials covering every tech concept you need to stay up to date.
Subscribe now
View plans & pricing
Table of content icon View table of contents Preview book icon Preview Book

Oracle E-Business Suite R12.x HRMS : A Functionality Guide

Chapter 2. Oracle Application System Administration

This chapter will describe the role of a system administrator in Oracle applications. The main responsibility of the system administrator is to control access to the application and to ensure that operations are secure and efficient.

This chapter specifically covers the following topics:

  • Creation of users. Registering these users in the application.
  • Controlling access for these users through various methods, such as security profiles.
  • Auditing user activities.
  • Creating and managing concurrent programs, request groups, responsibilities setup, and program scheduling.

This starts with defining the application's users and assigning responsibilities to them. The responsibility used for this activity is system administrator.

Each system administrator has this responsibility assigned to them.

The system administrator uses the SYSADMIN user to log in to the application using the password they already have with them.

In the previous chapter...

Creating users

The first step of the system administrator is to create users. To do so, the following responsibility and navigation is used. Responsibility is a system administrator. Navigate to System Administrator | Security | User | Define.

Creating users

After clicking on Define, a new form to create a user will be loaded, as shown in the following screenshot:

Creating users

We need to enter the information in the preceding form to create a user. The fields that are marked in yellow are mandatory fields in the form. In this case, the username, password, and effective start date are mandatory. In the following form, we have entered the details that are mandatory.

In addition to mandatory fields, we have assigned a responsibility system administrator to the user.

Creating users

The points to define a new user are:

  1. Enter the username of your choice following your company's naming convention.
  2. Enter the effective date from when you want this user to be created.
  3. Enter the name of the responsibility under the Direct Responsibilities tab...

Menu in Oracle apps

Menu is a list of the functions as well as submenus that are attached to a responsibility. Every responsibility will have a menu attached to it.

As we can see in the following screenshot, US HRMS Manager has a US HRMS Navigator menu attached to it.

Menu in Oracle apps

The US HRMS Navigator menu can be assigned to more than one responsibility. We will create multiple responsibilities and attach the same menu to each of them. Let's see how can we do this. Navigate to System Administrator | Security | Responsibility | Define.

Menu in Oracle apps

In the preceding screenshot, we have created a new responsibility name Test Resp 1 and have assigned the same menu, US HRMS Navigator to it.

Similarly, we can create one more responsibility, say Test Resp 2, and assign the same menu US HRMS Navigator to it. The same is shown in the next screenshot.

The scenario for this type of setup is explained here. Suppose there are two end users, one is HR and the other is the payroll administrator. They both require the same set...

Request and data group

Now let's see the concept of request and data groups. Request group and data group are used while defining a responsibility in Oracle apps.

A request group is attached to a responsibility. It defines the concurrent programs you can execute using the responsibility to which this request group is attached.

The following screenshot shows the data and request group attached to a responsibility:

Request and data group

A request group can be queried; to do this, navigate to System Administrator | Security | Responsibility | Request.

Request and data group

Data groups

A data group is a list of Oracle Applications (Human Resource, Advanced Benefits, Payables, Payroll, and so on) and the Oracle username (HR, AP, AR, and so on) assigned to each application. Each application in a data group must have an Oracle username assigned to it. An application may be listed in a data group only once.

Usage of a data group

Each responsibility has a data group associated with it. A data group has two basic uses, as follows:

  • It determines...

Profile options in Oracle apps

The profile option is one of the most important functionalities of Oracle apps. This will basically control the behavior of Oracle apps. You can change the value of the profile option at any time. An example of the profile option is HR. Business group will determine which business group the data user will be able to view when he uses a particular responsibility.

There are two types of profile options, as follows:

  • The system profile option: This is used by the system administrator. These can be viewed and updated by the system administrator only. These are mainly supplied only by Oracle, which means most of them are seeded profile options.
  • The user profile option: This is used by the Oracle apps end users. It can be viewed and updated by the Oracle apps end users.

Navigate to System Administrator | Profile | System.

Profile options in Oracle apps

When you double-click on System or highlight System and click on the Open button, the following form will open:

Profile options in Oracle apps

The preceding screenshot shows the various...

Standard Request Submission

Standard Request Submission (SRS) gives you control over how you run your requests and request sets in an application. The following are the steps involved in SRS:

  1. Creating an executable.
  2. Creating a concurrent program.
  3. Attaching parameters to concurrent programs if needed.
  4. Attaching concurrent programs to a request group.
  5. Running a program.
  6. Viewing the output and log.
  7. Scheduling a program if needed.

Creating an executable

An executable actually holds the location of the logic of the concurrent program.

Navigate to System Administrator | Concurrent | Program | Executable:

Creating an executable

The important field is Execution Method, which describes the type of method used in a concurrent program. The various methods used are as shown in the screenshot:

Creating an executable

If you want your concurrent program to run the PL/SQL block, then select PL/SQL Stored Procedure as the execution method.

Creating an executable

The format of the execution filename I have used is package.procedure. When you submit the concurrent program, the application...

Creating users


The first step of the system administrator is to create users. To do so, the following responsibility and navigation is used. Responsibility is a system administrator. Navigate to System Administrator | Security | User | Define.

After clicking on Define, a new form to create a user will be loaded, as shown in the following screenshot:

We need to enter the information in the preceding form to create a user. The fields that are marked in yellow are mandatory fields in the form. In this case, the username, password, and effective start date are mandatory. In the following form, we have entered the details that are mandatory.

In addition to mandatory fields, we have assigned a responsibility system administrator to the user.

The points to define a new user are:

  1. Enter the username of your choice following your company's naming convention.

  2. Enter the effective date from when you want this user to be created.

  3. Enter the name of the responsibility under the Direct Responsibilities tab. This...

Menu in Oracle apps


Menu is a list of the functions as well as submenus that are attached to a responsibility. Every responsibility will have a menu attached to it.

As we can see in the following screenshot, US HRMS Manager has a US HRMS Navigator menu attached to it.

The US HRMS Navigator menu can be assigned to more than one responsibility. We will create multiple responsibilities and attach the same menu to each of them. Let's see how can we do this. Navigate to System Administrator | Security | Responsibility | Define.

In the preceding screenshot, we have created a new responsibility name Test Resp 1 and have assigned the same menu, US HRMS Navigator to it.

Similarly, we can create one more responsibility, say Test Resp 2, and assign the same menu US HRMS Navigator to it. The same is shown in the next screenshot.

The scenario for this type of setup is explained here. Suppose there are two end users, one is HR and the other is the payroll administrator. They both require the same set of functions...

Left arrow icon Right arrow icon

Description

If you are a developer or functional consultant of Oracle's E-Business Suite HRMS who wants to learn the logical flow of the processes involved in human resources and where Oracle HCM fits into the overall enterprise structure, then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of Oracle's E-Business Suite components is essential.

What you will learn

  • Learn about the architecture of Oracle HRMS Define value sets, key flexfields, and descriptive flexfields Configure the payroll and provide knowledge of setting up payroll earnings and deductions in an organization Identify work structure components and their usage Create business groups, locations, and organizations Define the unique structure of business entities such as jobs, positions, and grades

Product Details

Country selected
Publication date, Length, Edition, Language, ISBN-13
Publication date : Jun 25, 2015
Length: 222 pages
Edition : 1st
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781782177388
Vendor :
Oracle
Category :

What do you get with a Packt Subscription?

Free for first 7 days. $19.99 p/m after that. Cancel any time!
Product feature icon Unlimited ad-free access to the largest independent learning library in tech. Access this title and thousands more!
Product feature icon 50+ new titles added per month, including many first-to-market concepts and exclusive early access to books as they are being written.
Product feature icon Innovative learning tools, including AI book assistants, code context explainers, and text-to-speech.
Product feature icon Thousands of reference materials covering every tech concept you need to stay up to date.
Subscribe now
View plans & pricing

Product Details

Publication date : Jun 25, 2015
Length: 222 pages
Edition : 1st
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781782177388
Vendor :
Oracle
Category :

Packt Subscriptions

See our plans and pricing
Modal Close icon
$19.99 billed monthly
Feature tick icon Unlimited access to Packt's library of 7,000+ practical books and videos
Feature tick icon Constantly refreshed with 50+ new titles a month
Feature tick icon Exclusive Early access to books as they're written
Feature tick icon Solve problems while you work with advanced search and reference features
Feature tick icon Offline reading on the mobile app
Feature tick icon Simple pricing, no contract
$199.99 billed annually
Feature tick icon Unlimited access to Packt's library of 7,000+ practical books and videos
Feature tick icon Constantly refreshed with 50+ new titles a month
Feature tick icon Exclusive Early access to books as they're written
Feature tick icon Solve problems while you work with advanced search and reference features
Feature tick icon Offline reading on the mobile app
Feature tick icon Choose a DRM-free eBook or Video every month to keep
Feature tick icon PLUS own as many other DRM-free eBooks or Videos as you like for just $5 each
Feature tick icon Exclusive print discounts
$279.99 billed in 18 months
Feature tick icon Unlimited access to Packt's library of 7,000+ practical books and videos
Feature tick icon Constantly refreshed with 50+ new titles a month
Feature tick icon Exclusive Early access to books as they're written
Feature tick icon Solve problems while you work with advanced search and reference features
Feature tick icon Offline reading on the mobile app
Feature tick icon Choose a DRM-free eBook or Video every month to keep
Feature tick icon PLUS own as many other DRM-free eBooks or Videos as you like for just $5 each
Feature tick icon Exclusive print discounts

Frequently bought together


Stars icon
Total $ 153.98
Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financials Cookbook
$76.99
Oracle E-Business Suite R12.x HRMS : A Functionality Guide
$76.99
Total $ 153.98 Stars icon

Table of Contents

10 Chapters
1. Introduction to Oracle Applications E-Business Suite Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Oracle Application System Administration Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Fundamentals of Flexfields / Value Sets Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Business Group, Organization, and Locations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Job, Position, Pay Grade, and Payroll Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Entering People Information Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Entering Assignment Information Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Terminations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
9. Absence Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Customer reviews

Rating distribution
Full star icon Full star icon Empty star icon Empty star icon Empty star icon 2
(1 Ratings)
5 star 0%
4 star 0%
3 star 0%
2 star 100%
1 star 0%
George Frederick May 16, 2016
Full star icon Full star icon Empty star icon Empty star icon Empty star icon 2
A little too much of a high level overview. Do not expect much which is a shame for the cost attached.
Amazon Verified review Amazon
Get free access to Packt library with over 7500+ books and video courses for 7 days!
Start Free Trial

FAQs

What is included in a Packt subscription? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

A subscription provides you with full access to view all Packt and licnesed content online, this includes exclusive access to Early Access titles. Depending on the tier chosen you can also earn credits and discounts to use for owning content

How can I cancel my subscription? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

To cancel your subscription with us simply go to the account page - found in the top right of the page or at https://subscription.packtpub.com/my-account/subscription - From here you will see the ‘cancel subscription’ button in the grey box with your subscription information in.

What are credits? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Credits can be earned from reading 40 section of any title within the payment cycle - a month starting from the day of subscription payment. You also earn a Credit every month if you subscribe to our annual or 18 month plans. Credits can be used to buy books DRM free, the same way that you would pay for a book. Your credits can be found in the subscription homepage - subscription.packtpub.com - clicking on ‘the my’ library dropdown and selecting ‘credits’.

What happens if an Early Access Course is cancelled? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Projects are rarely cancelled, but sometimes it's unavoidable. If an Early Access course is cancelled or excessively delayed, you can exchange your purchase for another course. For further details, please contact us here.

Where can I send feedback about an Early Access title? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

If you have any feedback about the product you're reading, or Early Access in general, then please fill out a contact form here and we'll make sure the feedback gets to the right team. 

Can I download the code files for Early Access titles? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

We try to ensure that all books in Early Access have code available to use, download, and fork on GitHub. This helps us be more agile in the development of the book, and helps keep the often changing code base of new versions and new technologies as up to date as possible. Unfortunately, however, there will be rare cases when it is not possible for us to have downloadable code samples available until publication.

When we publish the book, the code files will also be available to download from the Packt website.

How accurate is the publication date? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

The publication date is as accurate as we can be at any point in the project. Unfortunately, delays can happen. Often those delays are out of our control, such as changes to the technology code base or delays in the tech release. We do our best to give you an accurate estimate of the publication date at any given time, and as more chapters are delivered, the more accurate the delivery date will become.

How will I know when new chapters are ready? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

We'll let you know every time there has been an update to a course that you've bought in Early Access. You'll get an email to let you know there has been a new chapter, or a change to a previous chapter. The new chapters are automatically added to your account, so you can also check back there any time you're ready and download or read them online.

I am a Packt subscriber, do I get Early Access? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Yes, all Early Access content is fully available through your subscription. You will need to have a paid for or active trial subscription in order to access all titles.

How is Early Access delivered? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Early Access is currently only available as a PDF or through our online reader. As we make changes or add new chapters, the files in your Packt account will be updated so you can download them again or view them online immediately.

How do I buy Early Access content? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Early Access is a way of us getting our content to you quicker, but the method of buying the Early Access course is still the same. Just find the course you want to buy, go through the check-out steps, and you’ll get a confirmation email from us with information and a link to the relevant Early Access courses.

What is Early Access? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Keeping up to date with the latest technology is difficult; new versions, new frameworks, new techniques. This feature gives you a head-start to our content, as it's being created. With Early Access you'll receive each chapter as it's written, and get regular updates throughout the product's development, as well as the final course as soon as it's ready.We created Early Access as a means of giving you the information you need, as soon as it's available. As we go through the process of developing a course, 99% of it can be ready but we can't publish until that last 1% falls in to place. Early Access helps to unlock the potential of our content early, to help you start your learning when you need it most. You not only get access to every chapter as it's delivered, edited, and updated, but you'll also get the finalized, DRM-free product to download in any format you want when it's published. As a member of Packt, you'll also be eligible for our exclusive offers, including a free course every day, and discounts on new and popular titles.