Friday, July 10, 2020

EDMCS Idea... Need Ability to define controlling hierarchy for FCGL so inheritance can work

Need Ability to define controlling hierarchy for FCGL so inheritance can work

Description:
Currently inherited properties are not supported for FCGL applications because the properties are exported from a list view point. 
With this idea you should be able to identify a "controlling" hierarchy view point for the FCGL dimension that will define the property value on the list view point.
Use Case and Business Need:
Account Type is the best use case for this. Since account type is typically set very high in the hierarchy and all descendants have the same value, inheritance is the best data governance method for managing this property. Doing this allows members to be added and a value based on the hierarchy location is determined by default. Then when there are contra accounts the data steward only has to manage these few exceptions.
Status:
Under Oracle Review
More details:
A simple drop down on the FCGL default view inspector could allow for the assignment of the "controlling" hierarchy view point for inherited properties.
Or, when defining a FCGL property as inheritable, you can have the hierarchy view point list drop down selection there.
Once the controlling hierarchy view point is defined, the values on the list view point for FCGL will be calculated from the controlling hierarchy inherited value. 


Oracle EDMCS Idea... Allow saved connections to be used in exportDimension EPM Automate command

Allow saved connections to be used in exportDimension EPM Automate command

Description:
In the Feb 2020 Release of EDM there was an updated command added to EPM Automate for EDM called exportDimension. This new command is missing the ability to specify a defined connection for the export. 
We need the ability to specify the saved connection in EDM for this command so that we can send exports to both EPM targets (Consolidations & Planning) along with ERP (FCGL) targets. 
Use Case and Business Need:
The business wants to use a consistent batch scripting tool without the overhead of REST API or OIC build efforts. Using EPM Automate allows for simple batch command line automation from EDM into the supported applications. 
As an Oracle Cloud application, it is expected that simple configuration in needed to integrate from EDM to EPM or FCGL application as these are out of the box "detected application adapters" provided in EDM for EPM and FCGL.
More details:
Having the option in the exportDimension command or a new command called something like exportDimensionWithConnection is a must have to complete the enterprise data governance process from reference data inception through approval and ultimately into the target consuming applications.