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Oracle Applications Release 11i

FSG’s Made Simple

NCOUG August 13, 2004

Karen [email protected]

http://www.solutionbeacon.com

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 About the Trainer

nn 25+ yrs experience in IT Industry25+ yrs experience in IT Industry

nn 12+ yrs experience Oracle Applications12+ yrs experience Oracle Applications

nn 5 yrs experience Workflow5 yrs experience Workflow

nn OAUG Board of Directors 11 years, FormerOAUG Board of Directors 11 years, FormerPresidentPresenterPresidentPresenter of Training/ Presentations multipleof Training/ Presentations multipleclients, conferencesclients, conferences

nn Solution BeaconSolution Beacon is a leading provider of expert-levelresources to Government Agencies and Fortune 1000 companiesspecializing in the Oracle Applications marketplace, providingleading expertise in the following areas:

u Release 11i Upgrades/Implementations

u Oracle Apps Database Administration

u Oracle Systems Architecture

u Oracle Performance Tuning

u Oracle Workflow

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FSG Tips

nn Clearly define reporting requirementsClearly define reporting requirements

nn Start with basic FSG structure utilizing aStart with basic FSG structure utilizing aBalance Sheet & Income StatementBalance Sheet & Income Statement

nn Keep your reporting Structure SimpleKeep your reporting Structure Simpleuu Row SetRow Set

uu Column SetColumn Set

uu ReportReport

nn Utilize ADI request sets to publish FSG’s & Utilize ADI request sets to publish FSG’s & Standard ReportsStandard Reports

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 Advanced FSG Topics

nn Consolidated ReportsConsolidated Reports

nn Report Creation with varying detailReport Creation with varying detail

levelslevelsnn Changing Columns setsChanging Columns sets

nn Utilizing segment OverridesUtilizing segment Overrides

nn

Utilize % of rows % of columnsUtilize % of rows % of columnsnn Statistical accountsStatistical accounts

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Components

nn Row SetRow Set – – Typically for:Typically for:

uu Account Assignments Account Assignments

uu CalculationsCalculations

uu Formatting underlining, page breaks, extraFormatting underlining, page breaks, extralineslines

nn Column SetColumn Set – – Typically for:Typically for:

uu Amount Type Amount Type

uu OffsetOffsetuu CalculationsCalculations

uu Formatting numbers in each columnFormatting numbers in each column

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Components

nn Content SetContent Setuu Repeat use of row/column set combination forRepeat use of row/column set combination for

multiple value of parent, or add them together ormultiple value of parent, or add them together orbothboth

nn Row OrderRow Orderuu Display description with or instead of numberDisplay description with or instead of number

uu Sort row by value in a columnSort row by value in a column

uu Change account segment orderChange account segment order

nn Display SetDisplay Setuu Blank out intersection of row and columnBlank out intersection of row and column

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Components

nn ReportReport

uuCombination of row and column, andCombination of row and column, and

(optionally) row order and display set(optionally) row order and display setnn Report SetReport Set

uuCollection of reports that should beCollection of reports that should be

run at the same timerun at the same time

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Defining Row Set

nn Reports => Define =>Reports => Define => RowSetRowSet

nn Enter Name and DescriptionEnter Name and Description

nn Releases prior to 11Releases prior to 11ii, enter title, enter titlenn Do not use & in Name (disables abilityDo not use & in Name (disables ability

to copy FSG’s from database toto copy FSG’s from database to

database)database)

nn Choose Define RowsChoose Define Rows

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Defining Row Set

nn Line NumberLine Number--requiredrequired – – controls sequencecontrols sequenceof displayof display

nn DescriptionDescription

uu Prints on reportPrints on reportuu May be blank May be blank 

nn Formatting of rowFormatting of row

uu IndentIndent

uu Lines to SkipLines to Skip

uu UnderlineUnderlineCharacterCharacter

uu Page break Page break 

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Defining Row Set

nn  Advanced Options Advanced Options

uu Row NameRow Name – – to use name instead of to use name instead of number in calculationsnumber in calculations

uu Percent of RowPercent of Row – – see slides on Percent of see slides on Percent of RowRow

uu Override Column CalculationsOverride Column Calculations – – check if check if using both row and column calculationsusing both row and column calculations

and row calculation should be used in alland row calculation should be used in allcolumns (example, % calculations of columns (example, % calculations of totals)totals)

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Defining Row Set

nn Display OptionsDisplay Options

uu Format Mask Format Mask  – – used to override Column,used to override Column,such as a percentage row that should onlysuch as a percentage row that should only

have 1 decimal pointhave 1 decimal pointuu Level of DetailLevel of Detail – – no value = Financialno value = Financial Analyst Analysttt Financial AnalystFinancial Analyst

tt SupervisorSupervisor

tt ControllerController

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Defining Row Set

nn Display Options (continued)Display Options (continued)uu FactorFactor – – none, Thousands, Millionsnone, Thousands, Millions

uu Display RowDisplay Row – – if unchecked, row will not displayif unchecked, row will not displayregardless of values in each columnregardless of values in each column

uu Display ZeroDisplay Zero – – if unchecked and ALL columnsif unchecked and ALL columnszero, row will not displayzero, row will not display

uu Change signChange sign – – allows displaying of revenues andallows displaying of revenues andliabilities as positive without calculationsliabilities as positive without calculationstt

Note: For calculations, still a creditNote: For calculations, still a credituu Change sign on varianceChange sign on variance – – if amount type isif amount type is

variance, reverses sign of result (comparison isvariance, reverses sign of result (comparison isbudgetbudget vsvs actual)actual)

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Defining Row Set

nn Balance ControlBalance Control – – N/A for CalculationsN/A for Calculations – – useusewhen need different amount type/currencywhen need different amount type/currencyfor this row different than that specified infor this row different than that specified inthe columnthe column -- will apply to ALL COLUMNS forwill apply to ALL COLUMNS forthis row ONLY this row ONLY uu Amount Type (usually specified in Column Set) Amount Type (usually specified in Column Set)

uu CurrencyCurrency – – to pull in STAT, for exampleto pull in STAT, for example

uu Control ValueControl Value – – required if Amount Type is Budgetrequired if Amount Type is Budget

or Encumbrance or Varianceor Encumbrance or Variancett Can also be used to specify different currencies at reportCan also be used to specify different currencies at report

definition timedefinition time

uu OffsetOffset – – to move reporting period forward orto move reporting period forward orbackwardbackward

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Defining Row Set

nn  Assignments Assignments

uu Only specify segments that restrictOnly specify segments that restrictselectionselection

uu Display TypesDisplay Typestt TT – – TotalTotal – – use this one for segments where nouse this one for segments where no

value specifiedvalue specified

tt EE – – Expand range and display all valuesExpand range and display all values

•• If parent value assigned to rollup groupIf parent value assigned to rollup group – –FSG:Expand Parent Value must = NoFSG:Expand Parent Value must = No

tt BB – – Expand and TotalExpand and Total

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Defining Row Set

nn Summary FlagSummary Flag

uu Segment must be parent used in summarySegment must be parent used in summaryaccountaccount

uu Yes Yestt Reads summary balance instead of calculatingReads summary balance instead of calculating

balancebalance

tt Turns E to TTurns E to T

uu

NoNott If Display Type = E, expands to lowest level of If Display Type = E, expands to lowest level of childrenchildren

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Defining Row Set

nn Activity Type Activity Type – – Net, DR, CR Net, DR, CR 

nn SetSet--of of --booksbooks

uu If not specified, defaults to value inIf not specified, defaults to value inresponsibilityresponsibility

uuCan select other SOB, if share sameCan select other SOB, if share samecalendar and chart of accountscalendar and chart of accounts

uuMust specify Net activity type if Must specify Net activity type if different SOBdifferent SOB

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Sample of Expanding

Sample Hierarchy

Loc 0010

San Francisco

Loc 0200

San Diego

Area 1

California

Loc 0001

Billings

Loc 0025

Helena

Area 2

Montana

Region 1

West

Loc 0002

Birmingham

Loc 0011

Montgomery

Area 1

Alabama

Loc 1000

Atlanta

Loc 0009

Columbus

Area 2

Georgia

Region 2

South

United States

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Sample of Expanding

nn  Value US through US, Summary = ‘Yes’  Value US through US, Summary = ‘Yes’ 

uu No expansionNo expansion

nn  Value US through US, Summary = ‘No’  Value US through US, Summary = ‘No’ 

uu Expands to each city, not each stateExpands to each city, not each state

nn  Value AL through WY, Summary = ‘Yes’  Value AL through WY, Summary = ‘Yes’ 

uu Expands to show total for each stateExpands to show total for each state

nn  Value AL through WY, Summary = ‘No’  Value AL through WY, Summary = ‘No’ uu Expands to each city in city orderExpands to each city in city order

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Defining Row Set

nn CalculationsCalculations

uu Valid operators Valid operatorstt ++ -- * / %* / %

tt ENTER ENTER  – – Enter ValueEnter Value – – may have to do anmay have to do anEnter 0 (zero) if first calculation is not +Enter 0 (zero) if first calculation is not +

tt MODEMODE

tt AVERAGE AVERAGE

tt MEDIANMEDIAN

tt STDDEVSTDDEV – – Standard DeviationStandard Deviation

tt ABSTVAL ABSTVAL – – Absolute value Absolute value

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Easy Calc

nn [(A+B)*C] / (D + G)[(A+B)*C] / (D + G)

nn EnterEnter  A  A 

nn ++ BBnn ** CC

nn EnterEnter DD

nn ++ GGnn / /

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Defining Column Set

nn Reports => Define =>Reports => Define => ColumnSetColumnSet

nn Enter Name and DescriptionEnter Name and Description

nn Do not use & in the Name (disables ability toDo not use & in the Name (disables ability to

copy column sets from database to database)copy column sets from database to database)

nn (Optional) Override Segment(Optional) Override Segment – – If want eachIf want each

column to represent a different company,column to represent a different company,

then specify company segment herethen specify company segment here

nn Choose Define ColumnsChoose Define Columns

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Defining Column Set

nn PositionPosition

uu zero if “hidden” zero if “hidden” column, elsecolumn, elsenumber of spacesnumber of spaces

to start columnto start columnfrom left marginfrom left margin

uu any number willany number willwork, use columnwork, use columnbuilder to adjustbuilder to adjust

uu Defines order of Defines order of displaydisplay

nn SequenceSequence

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Defining Column Set

nn Format Mask Format Mask 

uu How negatives displayed are Profile OptionHow negatives displayed are Profile OptionCurrency:Negative FormatCurrency:Negative Format

uu Thousands separator are Profile OptionThousands separator are Profile OptionCurrency:Thousands SeparatorCurrency:Thousands Separator

nn FactorFactor – – none, Thousands, Millionsnone, Thousands, Millions

nn CurrencyCurrency – – default is the SOB currencydefault is the SOB currency

nn OffsetOffset--adjusts period reportsadjusts period reportsforward/backwardforward/backward

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Defining Column Set

nn Amount Type Amount Typeuu PTD Actual, PTD Budget, PTD EncumbrancePTD Actual, PTD Budget, PTD Encumbrance

uu QTD Actual, QTD Budget, QTD EncumbranceQTD Actual, QTD Budget, QTD Encumbrance

uu YTD Actual, YTD Budget, YTD Encumbrance YTD Actual, YTD Budget, YTD Encumbranceuu ProjectProject-- Actual, Project Actual, Project--Budget, ProjectBudget, Project--

EncumbranceEncumbrance

uu PTD, QTD, YTD, Project VariancePTD, QTD, YTD, Project Variance – – budget tobudget to

actualactualuu PTD, QTD, YTD, Project Variance%PTD, QTD, YTD, Project Variance%

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Defining Column Set

nn Amount Type Amount Typeuu BALBAL-- Actual(FY Start) Actual(FY Start) – – Balance at start of Balance at start of 

yearyear – – for balance sheet reportingfor balance sheet reporting

uu YTD YTD--Budget (FY End)Budget (FY End) – – Budget for fullBudget for fullfiscal yearfiscal year

uu YTD YTD--Encumbrance (FY End)Encumbrance (FY End) – –Encumbrance for full fiscal yearEncumbrance for full fiscal year

uu YTD YTD-- Actual (FY End) Actual (FY End) – – FP DFP D – – Actual Actualbalance for full fiscal yearbalance for full fiscal year

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Defining Column Set

nn Control ValueControl Value – – required if Budget orrequired if Budget or

Encumbrance or variance or need toEncumbrance or variance or need to

specify currency at report definitionspecify currency at report definition

timetime

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Defining Column Set

nn Display OptionsDisplay Options

uu Level of Detail (more useful at row level)Level of Detail (more useful at row level)

uu Display column (check this for all columnsDisplay column (check this for all columns

that should show on report, or if all zero,that should show on report, or if all zero,report will be blank)report will be blank)

uu Display zeroDisplay zero

uu

Change signChange sign

uu Change sign on varianceChange sign on variance

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Defining Column Set

nn Column Name/DescriptionColumn Name/Description – – useful to identifyuseful to identifywhat column is used for when definingwhat column is used for when definingcomplex column setscomplex column sets – – name shows inname shows incolumn buildercolumn builder

nn Percent of columnPercent of column – – see percent of row slidesee percent of row slide

nn Override valueOverride value – – if specified overrideif specified overridesegment, then the value for that segment thissegment, then the value for that segment thiscolumn should report oncolumn should report on

nn Override row calculationsOverride row calculations – – check to forcecheck to forceFSG to use column calculations over rowFSG to use column calculations over row

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Defining Column Set

nn Assignments and Calculations same as Assignments and Calculations same asfor rowsfor rows

nn ExceptionsExceptions

uuChoose column that is basis forChoose column that is basis forexceptionexception

uuChoose character that denotesChoose character that denotes

exception (prints at margin, not inexception (prints at margin, not inthe column)the column)

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Defining Column Set

nn Exceptions (continued)Exceptions (continued)

uu Define condition(s)Define condition(s)tt Multiple conditions must all be metMultiple conditions must all be met

tt

To define multiple conditions that one one must beTo define multiple conditions that one one must bemet, define display column with all parametersmet, define display column with all parametersexcept exception. Define multiple nonexcept exception. Define multiple non--displaydisplaycolumn each with a different exception that usescolumn each with a different exception that usescalculation to add the display columncalculation to add the display column – – exampleexample colcol5 is the display column,5 is the display column, colcol 6 has calculation of +6 has calculation of +

with low/high range of 5 and exception 1,with low/high range of 5 and exception 1, colcol 7 has7 hascalculation of + with low/high range of 5 andcalculation of + with low/high range of 5 andexception 2, etcexception 2, etc

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Create Column Headings

nn Reports that can be printed are either 80,Reports that can be printed are either 80,132, 181, or 255 characters wide (printer132, 181, or 255 characters wide (printerrestriction, not FSG)restriction, not FSG)

uu 80 requires profile option FSG:Allow80 requires profile option FSG:AllowPortrait Style=YesPortrait Style=Yes

uu 255 requires setting up custom print style255 requires setting up custom print styleor looking for theor looking for the SpaceLabsSpaceLabs oneone – – FSGFSGuses print style that has lowest sequenceuses print style that has lowest sequence

number that will handle widthnumber that will handle widthnn Greater than 255 characters can only be runGreater than 255 characters can only be run

through ADIthrough ADI – – but must still have a print stylebut must still have a print style

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Creating Column Headings

nn From top block of Define Column SetFrom top block of Define Column Set

cancan

uuCreate column HeadingsCreate column Headings

uuCreate Default HeadingsCreate Default Headings

uuBuild Column Set (best, but can onlyBuild Column Set (best, but can only

format 20 columns)format 20 columns)

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Column Set Builder

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Printing and Column Widths

nn If Column width is too small to print valueIf Column width is too small to print valuewith formatting options the following rules INwith formatting options the following rules INORDER are used to shorten the fieldORDER are used to shorten the field

uu

Print as many leading characters as will fitPrint as many leading characters as will fituu Print as many trailing characters as will fitPrint as many trailing characters as will fit

uu Omit thousands separatorOmit thousands separator

uu Omit Positive and Negative CurrencyOmit Positive and Negative Currency

format characters (‘format characters (‘--’ will be substituted for’ will be substituted forthe negative characterthe negative character

uu If still can’t fit value in, prints ### insteadIf still can’t fit value in, prints ### instead

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Column Set Builder

nn Headers can have 1Headers can have 1--4 lines4 lines – – if need more,if need more,must use the column window to define them,must use the column window to define them,then can use this window to edit themthen can use this window to edit them

nn

Recommend using dashes as last line so dataRecommend using dashes as last line so datais not confused with headersis not confused with headers

nn Relative HeadingsRelative Headingsuu & & 

uu POI, BUDGET,CURRENCY,ENCUMBRANCEPOI, BUDGET,CURRENCY,ENCUMBRANCE

uu NumberNumber – – for POI, relative offset, example &POI0for POI, relative offset, example &POI0is the period requested for the report, &POIis the period requested for the report, &POI--1 is1 isthe previous period, &POI1 or &POI+1 is the nextthe previous period, &POI1 or &POI+1 is the nextperiodperiod

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Defining Content Sets

nn Reports => Define =>Reports => Define => ContentSetContentSet

nn Fill in Name (no &) and DescriptionFill in Name (no &) and Description

nn TypeType

uu SequentialSequential – – one print fileone print file

uu ParallelParallel – – multiple print filesmultiple print files

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Defining Content Sets

nn Display TypesDisplay Types

uu NN – – no segment value is specifiedno segment value is specified

uu PEPE – – for each value in the range for this segment,for each value in the range for this segment,print a separate report ( from ADI, each “report” isprint a separate report ( from ADI, each “report” is

a separate sheet)a separate sheet)uu PTPT – – one report that has the total of all values inone report that has the total of all values in

this rangethis range

uu RERE – – Row expandRow expand – – EACH ROW separatelyEACH ROW separately

uu RTRT – – Row TotalRow Total

uu RBRB – – Row expand and totalRow expand and total

uu CTCT – – Column totalColumn total

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Defining Content Sets

nn Summary = YesSummary = Yes – – reports on onlyreports on onlyvalues in range that belong to summaryvalues in range that belong to summaryaccountsaccounts

nn Summary = NoSummary = No – – reports on only valuesreports on only valuesin range that do not belong to summaryin range that do not belong to summaryaccountsaccounts

nn Summary left blank defaults to rowSummary left blank defaults to row

definitiondefinition

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Defining Row Order

nn Reports => Define => OrderReports => Define => Order

nn Fill in name and descriptionFill in name and description

nn Must specify all segmentsMust specify all segments

nn Sequence number determines order of displaySequence number determines order of displaynn To have segment (and header) not display,To have segment (and header) not display,

set width to zeroset width to zero

nn Order by (for rows with E option)Order by (for rows with E option)

uu Value Valueuu DescriptionDescription

uu Ranking ColumnRanking Column – – requires filling in Rank Byrequires filling in Rank ByColumn infoColumn info

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Defining Row Order

nn Rank by Value in ColumnRank by Value in Column

uu Specify either name of column to rank bySpecify either name of column to rank by

or orderor order

tt Order is the sequence of the DISPLAYEDOrder is the sequence of the DISPLAYEDcolumns, not the column sequence numbercolumns, not the column sequence number

uu Select Ascending or DescendingSelect Ascending or Descending

uu ReminderReminder – – at least one segment mustat least one segment must

have the order by set to rankinghave the order by set to ranking

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Define Display Set

nn Must Define DisplayMust Define DisplayGroups firstGroups first

nn Reports => Define =>Reports => Define =>Display => GroupDisplay => Group

nn Enter Name (no &)Enter Name (no &)

and Descriptionand Descriptionnn Specify Row or ColumnSpecify Row or Column

Set nameSet name

nn Specify sequence #’sSpecify sequence #’s

nn Must have at least oneMust have at least one

group that specifiesgroup that specifiesrow set and at leastrow set and at leastone group thatone group thatspecifies columnspecifies column setset

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Define Display Set

nn Reports => DefineReports => Define

=> Display =>=> Display =>

GroupGroup

nn Enter Name (no &)Enter Name (no &)

and Descriptionand Description

nn Can specify rowCan specify row

group or columngroup or column

group by itself togroup by itself to

hide sensitivehide sensitiverows/columnsrows/columns

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Define Display Sets

nn Can specify both row and column groupCan specify both row and column group

to block printing of specific cellsto block printing of specific cells

nn If do not unclick the display box, thenIf do not unclick the display box, then

display set has no value asdisplay set has no value as

rows/columns not prohibited by therows/columns not prohibited by the

display set will display anywaydisplay set will display anyway

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Define Report

nn Reports => DefineReports => Define

=> Report=> Report

nn Fill in Name andFill in Name and

Description (Title isDescription (Title is

specified at row setspecified at row setlevel until R11i, thenlevel until R11i, then

specified here)specified here)

nn Fill in Row set andFill in Row set and

column setcolumn set(required)(required)

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Define Report

nn (Optionally) select level of detail(Optionally) select level of detail

nn (Optionally) select Output option(Optionally) select Output optionuu TextText

uu TabTab--delimiteddelimited

uu SpreadsheetSpreadsheet

nn If row/column set specifies control values,If row/column set specifies control values,click the control values button and specifyclick the control values button and specifywhich budget/encumbrance/currency goeswhich budget/encumbrance/currency goes

with which valuewith which valueuu Currency OnlyCurrency Only – – Select Entered or TranslatedSelect Entered or Translated

uu If specify control values in both row/column,If specify control values in both row/column,intersecting values must be the sameintersecting values must be the same

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Define Report Set

nn Reports => Define =>Reports => Define => ReportSetReportSet

nn Specify name and descriptionSpecify name and description

nn

Specify sequence number and name of Specify sequence number and name of reportreport

nn Repeat adding sequence numbers andRepeat adding sequence numbers and

report namesreport names

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Requesting Reports

nn If select Yes for Exceptions, prints ONLY If select Yes for Exceptions, prints ONLY 

exception rowsexception rows

nn Level of Detail is only available as anLevel of Detail is only available as an

option if run FSG from submitoption if run FSG from submit

concurrent request screen (Programconcurrent request screen (Program--

Run Financial Statement Generator)Run Financial Statement Generator)

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Requesting Report Sets

nn Reports => Request => FinancialReports => Request => Financial

nn Click the Report Set tabClick the Report Set tab – – Single orSingle orMultipleMultiple

nn Select the set and specify the periodSelect the set and specify the periodnn Select Apply to have period be theSelect Apply to have period be the

same for each report in the setsame for each report in the set

nn

Either click which reports to run or click Either click which reports to run or click Select All ReportsSelect All Reports

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Copying Report Objects (withindatabase)

nn Reports =>Reports => Autocopy Autocopy or Chooseor Choose Autocopy Autocopybutton from any report definition screenbutton from any report definition screen

nn ComponentComponent – – Select type of object to copySelect type of object to copy

nn

SourceSource – – Select name of object to copySelect name of object to copynn TargetTarget – – Select name for the object to beSelect name for the object to be

createdcreated

nn Click CopyClick Copy – – starts concurrent process, whenstarts concurrent process, when

finished, can query new object and makefinished, can query new object and makenecessary changesnecessary changes

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Copying Objects – Database toDatabase

nn Requires Chart of Accounts definition to beRequires Chart of Accounts definition to bethe same (not the values, the number of the same (not the values, the number of segments, length, etc)segments, length, etc)

nn Requires System Administrator to set up theRequires System Administrator to set up thedatabase linksdatabase links

nn  Any budgets, currencies referenced must Any budgets, currencies referenced mustexist in target databaseexist in target database

nn Copy is initiated from target database, notCopy is initiated from target database, notsourcesource

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Copying Objects – Database toDatabase

nn Navigate to Submit concurrent requestNavigate to Submit concurrent requestwindow and select ‘Programwindow and select ‘Program--FSG Transfer’ FSG Transfer’ 

nn ParametersParametersuu Component TypeComponent Type – – Pick one or ALLPick one or ALL

uu Component NameComponent Name – – Leave blank to copy all of aLeave blank to copy all of atype or ALLtype or ALL

uu Source DB Chart of AccountsSource DB Chart of Accounts – – must be typed andmust be typed andmust match exactly as no way to validate this fieldmust match exactly as no way to validate this field

uu Target DB Chart of AccountsTarget DB Chart of Accounts – – choose from LOVchoose from LOVuu Source DatabaseSource Database – – choose from LOVchoose from LOV

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Copying Objects – Database toDatabase

nn If object with same name already exists, noIf object with same name already exists, no

copy will be done and warning message willcopy will be done and warning message will

be printedbe printed

nn If currency/budgets/encumbrances do notIf currency/budgets/encumbrances do notexist, copy will be performed, but referencesexist, copy will be performed, but references

removedremoved

nn If program is interrupted, can be reIf program is interrupted, can be re--startedstarted

with same parameters, objects already copiedwith same parameters, objects already copiedwill just give warning messagewill just give warning message

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Row Set vs Column Set Overrides

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