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Oracle Alert - The Hidden Powerhouse

Oracle Alert - The Hidden Powerhouse. Presented by Rachel L. Biggins. Agenda. What is Oracle Alert Alert Definition Actions Response Processing Alert Examples in Oracle Applications Q & A. What is Oracle Alert. Oracle’s Exception Reporting Tool Focuses on Critical Information

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Oracle Alert - The Hidden Powerhouse

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  1. Oracle Alert - The Hidden Powerhouse Presented by Rachel L. Biggins

  2. Agenda • What is Oracle Alert • Alert Definition • Actions • Response Processing • Alert Examples in Oracle Applications • Q & A

  3. What is Oracle Alert • Oracle’s Exception Reporting Tool • Focuses on Critical Information • Shortens Reaction Time • Allows Application Data to be shared outside of the application

  4. What is Oracle Alert • Alert Definitions • Actions • Response Processing

  5. Alert Definition • Determine specific exception condition • Create SQL*Plus statement to report on exception condition • Determine Alert Type

  6. Alert Definition - Alert Types • Event Alerts • Periodic Alerts

  7. Alert Definition - Event Alerts • An alert that runs when an insert or update occurs in an Oracle Application table • Instantaneous results • Possible Concurrent Request bottleneck • Use Sparingly

  8. Alert Definition - Periodic Alerts • An Alert that check your database for exception conditions on a schedule you determine. • No Immediate notification • Can consolidate data into one message • Less contention for system resources

  9. Actions • Send Email Message - Detail or Summary • Start a Concurrent Request • Run an Operating System Script • Run a SQL*Plus or PL/SQL Script

  10. Actions • Action Sets allow you to group actions • You can have as many actions as you would like in a set

  11. Response Processing • Processes Replies from Alert Recipients • A message is sent that solicits a response from recipient as its alert action • Oracle Alert automatically takes predefined actions based on the reply that the user returns • Helps eliminate operator intervention for routine transactions

  12. Response Processing • Create Response Actions • Determine Actions for Valid Responses • Determine Actions for Invalid Responses • Determine Actions for No Response • Create Response Set

  13. Application Alert Examples General Ledger • Posting to Secure Accounts • Posting to Suspense Account • Journal Entries over a Dollar Threshold • Notification of Disabled Segments • Budget Vs. Actuals

  14. Application Alert Examples Payables • Invoice Due Date Problems • Invoice Date Problems • Payment Method Discrepancies • Invoices Over a Dollar Threshold • Direct Deposit Notifications

  15. Application Alert Examples Assets • Assets from AP • Posting to Asset Accounts • Assets Sold • Actuals Exceeding Capitol Budget

  16. Application Alert Examples Purchasing • Approver rejected requisition • Blanket PO about to expire • Vendor Delivery Late

  17. Conclusions • Big Bang for the Buck • Provides Visibility Beyond Oracle User Base • Exceptional Management Tool

  18. Q&A

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