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

Oracles 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 Email 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

Q&A