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