This document will continue to evolve as existing sections change and new information is added. All updates appear in the following table:
| Date | Feature | Notes |
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| 22 MAR 2019 | Created initial document. |
This guide outlines the information you need to know about new or improved functionality in this update, and describes any tasks you might need to perform for the update. Each section includes a brief description of the feature, the steps you need to take to enable or begin using the feature, any tips or considerations that you should keep in mind, and the resources available to help you.
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Optional Uptake of New Features (Opt In)
We continue to add many new features to the Oracle Cloud Applications, and for some features, you can take advantage of new functionality at a pace that suits you by “opting in” to the feature when you’re ready. You can opt in to a feature in two ways: by using the New Features work area, or by using the Setup and Maintenance work area.
To opt in using the New Features work area:
- Click the Navigator, and then click New Features (under the My Enterprise heading).
- On the New Features page, select the offering that includes new features you’d like to review.
- Click Opt In for any feature that you want to opt in to.
- On the Edit Features page, select the Enable option for the feature, and then click Done.
To opt in using the Setup and Maintenance work area:
- Click the Navigator, and then click Setup and Maintenance.
- On the Setup page, select your offering, and then click Change Feature Opt In.
- On the Opt In page, click the Edit Features icon.
- On the Edit Features page, select the Enable option for any feature you want to opt in to. If the Enable column includes an Edit icon instead of a check box, then click the icon, select your feature options, and click Save and Close.
- Click Done.
OPT-IN EXPIRATION
Some features include an opt-in expiration update, after which they are no longer optional. If you have not opted in to the feature by the expiration update, it will automatically be enabled for you in that update.
Click here to review details of all Oracle Applications Cloud features with an upcoming opt-in expiration update.
Column Definitions:
Report = New or modified, Oracle-delivered, ready to run reports.
UI or Process-Based: Small Scale = These UI or process-based features are typically comprised of minor field, validation, or program changes. Therefore, the potential impact to users is minimal.
UI or Process-Based: Larger Scale* = These UI or process-based features have more complex designs. Therefore, the potential impact to users is higher.
Features Delivered Disabled = Action is needed BEFORE these features can be used by END USERS. These features are delivered disabled and you choose if and when to enable them. For example, a) new or expanded BI subject areas need to first be incorporated into reports, b) Integration is required to utilize new web services, or c) features must be assigned to user roles before they can be accessed.
| Ready for Use by End Users Reports plus Small Scale UI or Process-Based new features will have minimal user impact after an update. Therefore, customer acceptance testing should focus on the Larger Scale UI or Process-Based* new features. |
Customer Must Take Action before Use by End Users Not disruptive as action is required to make these features ready to use. As you selectively choose to leverage, you set your test and roll out timing. |
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Transaction Reversal in the Accounting Hub
You can now import a transaction record with the value of the reversal indicator as 'Y' to generate reversal accounting that offsets the accounting of the original transaction in Accounting Hub. For example, an accounting transaction with transaction number 1001 is imported and accounted in Accounting Hub successfully. Later, this transaction is canceled in the source system. You can import an accounting transaction with same transaction number 1001 and set the reversal indicator as 'Y'. After the new accounting transaction record is imported, new journal entries are created to offset the accounting effect from the original transaction.
To take advantage of this feature, you must also enable the Flexible Configuration of the Accounting Flow feature.
Steps to Enable
Use the Opt In UI to enable this feature. For instructions, refer to the Optional Uptake of New Features section of this document.
Offering: Fusion Accounting Hub
Use the Opt-In UI to enable this feature. For instructions, refer to the Optional Uptake of New Features section of this document.
Offering: Fusion Accounting Hub
Tips And Considerations
After you enable this feature, you must enable transaction reversal in the Manage Subledger Application task for subledgers that will uptake this feature. You also need to download a new transaction template and map the sources to the corresponding columns in the new template.
The source mapping may be different for the same application across environments
NOTE: If you need any assistance to obtain the new template or perform the mappings, you can create a service request.