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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

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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...

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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

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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

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