Oracle Forms applications often consist of multiple forms that interact with each other. Users may need to exit a form, close it without committing changes, or navigate to another form. For these purposes, Oracle provides built-in procedures such as EXIT_FORM,…
Error handling is a crucial part of writing reliable PL/SQL code. While Oracle provides exception handling mechanisms using BEGIN…EXCEPTION…END, developers often face difficulties in identifying the exact location of an error in complex procedures, functions, or triggers. Oracle’s DBMS_UTILITY.FORMAT_ERROR_BACKTRACE function…
When building Oracle Forms applications, developers often need to control how the application behaves at runtime. Oracle provides a powerful built-in procedure called SET_APPLICATION_PROPERTY that allows you to modify certain global properties of your form while it is running. With…
Debugging is one of the most important tasks for any developer working with PL/SQL code. Oracle provides a very simple yet powerful package called DBMS_OUTPUT that allows developers to print messages, variable values, and process flow during program execution. This…
Passing data from one form to another is a common requirement in real projects. In this tutorial, you will learn practical, safe, and repeatable ways to Pass Values Between Multiple Forms in Oracle Forms using parameter lists, global variables, and…
When working with multi-record blocks in Oracle Forms, users often find it difficult to know which record they are currently editing or navigating. By default, Oracle Forms does not provide a strong visual indicator of the current row. To improve…
Working with tabular data blocks is one of the most common tasks in Oracle Forms. Many times, developers need to process each record in a block one by one — whether for validation, updates, calculations, or passing values to another…
Creating a requisition in Oracle Apps R12 is an important process for organizations that need to manage and control their purchasing cycle effectively. While requisitions can be entered manually from the application front-end, many businesses prefer to automate the process…
Creating PO lines in Oracle E-Business Suite R12 is not done by a single public PL/SQL API call. The correct, supported method is to use the Purchasing Documents Open Interface (PDOI). With PDOI, you populate interface tables for the PO…
Creating purchase orders programmatically in Oracle Applications R12 can be done in a reliable and supported way using the Purchasing Documents Open Interface (PDOI). Many developers mistakenly assume that private packages like PO_PDOI_PVT should be called directly, but Oracle does…
Customers are the core of the Order-to-Cash (O2C) cycle in Oracle Applications R12. Managing customer data efficiently is critical for processing sales orders, invoices, payments, and overall financial reporting. While customer records can be created manually through the Oracle Receivables…
In Oracle Applications R12, suppliers are a critical part of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. While supplier headers define the main vendor information, supplier sites hold location-specific details such as addresses, operating units, payment terms, and purchasing information. Each supplier can…
Managing suppliers in Oracle Applications R12 is a critical task for every organization, especially within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. While suppliers can be created through the application interface, automation using APIs is often preferred. APIs help in handling large data…
Oracle Applications R12, often referred to as Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12 (EBS R12), is one of the most widely used enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions in the world. It is a comprehensive suite of integrated business applications designed to…
Oracle Forms is primarily designed for data entry and transaction processing, but modern business applications often require interaction with the client file system. For example, a user may need to upload a CSV file into the application, or save a…
Oracle Forms is widely used for building enterprise applications, especially in data entry and transaction-based systems. However, modern business requirements often demand the ability to view PDF documents directly within the form interface. For example, an HR system might need…
In modern business applications, multimedia plays an important role in enhancing user interaction. While Oracle Forms is primarily designed for data entry and transaction processing, it also provides the capability to play audio and video files. This feature can be…
When working with enterprise applications, it is often necessary to handle files such as resumes, invoices, reports, or scanned documents. Oracle Forms WebUtil provides a powerful set of utilities that allow developers to integrate client-side functionalities into their Forms applications.…
