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 Shortens Reaction Time Allows Application Data to be shared outside of the application

What is Oracle Alert Alert Definitions Actions Response Processing

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

Alert Definition - Alert Types Event Alerts Periodic Alerts

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

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

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

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

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

Response Processing Create Response Actions Determine Actions for Valid Responses Determine Actions for Invalid Responses Determine Actions for No Response Create Response Set

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

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

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

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

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

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