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Flexfields
Flexfields are user-defined dataentry fields that are availablethroughout the OA. They can be used to customize OAwithout programming.
The two types of flexfields are
Key FlexfieldDescriptive Flexfield
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Key Flexfield
KFF consist of multiple segments, thathave a value and meaning.
Are used by the applications asidentifiers and share common
information across applications. Are required by the application and
appear as a regular field withconcatenated values.
Oracle application has 22 Key Flexfieldsand Inventory has 6 Key Flexfields.
KFF are referred as an intelligent field. Define up to maximum of 30 segments
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Descriptive Flexfield
DFF is used to capture additionalinformation in generic fields.
DFF is represented by a two-characterunnamed field enclosed by brackets []
When Organizations must customize aform to capture additional informationon a row, or about a subject, first try touse a DFF.
An organization can customize DFF toinclude as many fields as needed.
DFF are widely used by Orgs andcontinue to be an excellent way toexpand the usability of OA.
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Steps to Define a Flexfield
Plan the Flexfield. value sets, segments, prompts,order.
Define and set up the Value sets. check to see if there is already avalue set defined that would meetyour needs.
Define and set up the Structure andthe Segments. freeze and compile the flexfield.
Define the Values for the Value Set if
appropriate.
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Value Set
Are used throughout the applications. Require a Value Set Name and
description. Ask for list type and security type. Allow you to choose Format Validation. Provide size and value limitations. Provide method for validation.
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Item Category Value SetSetup > Flexfields > Key > Segments > Value Set
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionKFF Values for Value SetSetup > Flexfields > Key > Values
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionKFF Values for Value SetSetup > Flexfields > Key > Values
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionDefining the Flexfield Structure
Give flexfield a code, title and ameaningful description.
Or use the existing code and title. Select a view name if a view is
desired. Make sure that the flexfield is enabled.
Choose a segment separator.
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionDefining the Flexfield Structure
Decide if Cross-Validation will be usedon this flexfield.
Decide ifDynamic Insertion will beused on this flexfield. If using Rollup Groups, specifywhether to Freeze or not.
Further define each of your segments.
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionKey Flexfield StructureSetup > Flexfields > Key > Segments
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionDefining the Flexfield Segments
Designate the order of the segments. Provide a name and description for
each segment. Click on Enabled and Displayed. Assign column name (segment
number in table).
Assign the appropriate Value set. Provide prompts for windows and lists.
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionDefining the Flexfield Segments
Choose whether this segment shouldbe Indexed.
Choose defaults, if applicable. Choose whether Security should be
enabled for this segment. Choose Display and Description sizes.
Assign Segment Qualifiers to theappropriate segments..
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionDefining the Values in the Value Set
Provide valid values and descriptions foreach independent segment.
Values are limited to validation setrules.
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionKey Flexfield ValuesSetup > Flexfields > Key > Values (Find
Button)
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionSystem Item - KFF
Also called as Item Flexfield. Defines the structure of item/part number. Defines single/multi-segmented field and
the length of segment.
Every Item defined requires this itemnumber, to transact and report item info.
Manufacturing enterprises widely use singlesegment for item number, as the capability
of OA to retrieve item information bynumber of different methods, including itemcatalog, part number, item cross reference,has reduced the requirement of multi-
segment.
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionSystem Item - KFF
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionItem Categories - KFF
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionItem Catalog Group - KFF
A Catalog group can have its ownset of item characteristics, calleddescriptive elements.
Define as many as descriptiveelements as necessary to describethe items and specify whether anentry for the element is optional.
Even if you do not use item catalog,you must enable at least onesegment and compile before defining
items.
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionItem Catalog Group - KFF
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionStock Locator - KFF
A stock locator is a physical areawithin a subinventory where material
is stored. A stock locator is a combination of
Row, Aisle, Bin, or Shelf. Even if you do not implement Locator
Control, must still compile asinventory transaction inquiries requirea frozen FF definition.
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionStock Locator - KFF
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionAccount Alias - KFF
Allows to use shorthand label for GLaccount number combination whenentering inventory transaction.
It reduce key stroke entries as wellas the chance of entering wrongaccount numbers.
Even if you do not use account alias,must still compile as inventorytransaction inquiries require a frozenFF definition.
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionAccount Alias - KFF
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionSales Orders - KFF
Used to uniquely identify sales ordertransactions that Order Management
interfaces with Inventory. Define the flexfield as Order Number,
Order Type and Order Source. Even if you do not ship items against
Sales Order, must still compile asinventory transaction inquiries requirea frozen FF definition.
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Oracle Apps Manufacturing & DistributionSales Orders - KFF