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The FEM_FACTOR_TABLE_OBJECT_ACCESS lookup type in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical component within the Financial Enterprise Manager (FEM) module. This lookup type governs access permissions and security controls for factor table objects, which are essential for financial data modeling, consolidation, and reporting. Below is a detailed analysis of its purpose, functionality, and implementation in Oracle EBS.
1. Overview of FEM_FACTOR_TABLE_OBJECT_ACCESS
The FEM_FACTOR_TABLE_OBJECT_ACCESS lookup type defines the authorization rules for users or roles interacting with factor tables in the FEM module. Factor tables store financial metrics, conversion rates, and other business rules used in financial consolidation, budgeting, and forecasting. This lookup ensures that only authorized personnel can view, modify, or delete these critical financial objects.
2. Key Features and Functionality
- Access Control: Specifies read, write, update, and delete privileges for factor tables.
- Role-Based Security: Associates permissions with specific responsibilities or user roles in Oracle EBS.
- Hierarchical Access: Supports multi-level access control for parent-child relationships in financial hierarchies.
- Integration with FEM Security: Works alongside other FEM security mechanisms like FEM_OBJECT_DEFINITION and FEM_USER_ROLES.
- Audit Compliance: Helps meet regulatory requirements by tracking access to sensitive financial data.
3. Technical Implementation
In Oracle EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, this lookup type is stored in the FEM_LOOKUP_TYPES and FEM_LOOKUP_VALUES tables. Administrators configure it via:
- Oracle Application Developer (OAD): For defining lookup values and descriptions.
- System Administrator Responsibility: For assigning permissions to roles.
- FEM Module Setup: For linking factor tables to access rules.
4. Use Cases
- Multi-Entity Consolidation: Restricts access to conversion factors for subsidiaries.
- Regulatory Reporting: Ensures only compliance officers can modify statutory factors.
- Budgeting: Controls who can update forecasting assumptions in factor tables.
- Data Security: Prevents unauthorized changes to financial ratios or KPIs.
5. Configuration Steps
1. Navigate to Application Developer > Application > Lookups.
2. Query FEM_FACTOR_TABLE_OBJECT_ACCESS.
3. Define values like READ_ONLY, FULL_ACCESS, or custom access levels.
4. Assign lookup values to responsibilities via System Administrator > Security > Responsibility.
5. Map factor table objects to these permissions in FEM administration screens.
6. Impact on Upgrades (12.1.1 to 12.2.2)
In EBS 12.2.2, this lookup type gains enhanced features:
- Cloud Readiness: Supports REST API-based access control.
- Fine-Grained Security: Allows row-level security for factor tables.
- Performance: Optimized queries for faster permission validation.
7. Troubleshooting
Common issues include:
- Missing Access: Verify lookup values are assigned to the user's responsibility.
- Inheritance Conflicts: Check hierarchy-based permission overrides.
- Patch Impacts: Review post-upgrade lookup value migrations.
Conclusion
The FEM_FACTOR_TABLE_OBJECT_ACCESS lookup type is a cornerstone of financial data security in Oracle EBS. Its proper configuration ensures compliance, prevents data corruption, and maintains audit trails for financial reporting. Organizations must document access rules and validate them during upgrades to maintain data integrity.
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Lookup Type: FEM_SELECTOR_LABEL_DSC
12.2.2
product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , meaning: FEM_SELECTOR_LABEL_DSC ,
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Lookup Type: FEM_RS_VALIDATE_TYPE_DSC
12.2.2
product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , meaning: Fem Validate Report Types ,
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Concurrent Program: FEM_CHECK_BR_DIS_MBRS
12.2.2
execution_filename: FEM_CHECK_BR_DIS_MBRS_PKG.Report_Invalid_Rules , product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , user_name: Report Business Rules That Reference Disabled Dimension Members , description: Reports on business rules that reference disabled dimension members , argument_method: Standard , enabled: Yes , execution_method: PL/SQL Stored Procedure ,
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Concurrent Program: FEM_INTG_DIM_HIER_RULE_ENGINE
12.2.2
execution_filename: FEM_INTG_DIM_RULE_ENG_PKG.submit_all_dim_hier_rules , product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , user_name: FEM_INTG_DIM_HIER_RULE_ENGINE , description: Enterprise Performance Foundation General Ledger Dimension and Hierarchy Rules Engine , argument_method: Standard , enabled: Yes , execution_method: PL/SQL Stored Procedure ,
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Concurrent Program: FEM_SUBMIT_UNDO_LISTS
12.2.2
execution_filename: FEM_UD_PKG.SUBMIT_UNDO_LISTS , product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , user_name: FEM_SUBMIT_UNDO_LISTS , description: This program will submit all undo rules whose execution date is earlier than or equal to the current date. , argument_method: Standard , enabled: No , execution_method: PL/SQL Stored Procedure ,
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Lookup Type: FEM_FACTOR_TABLE_OBJECT_ACCESS
12.2.2
product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , meaning: Fem Rule Object Access Code ,
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Lookup Type: FEM_INTG_PARENT_TRAV_ORDER
12.2.2
product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , meaning: Multi-segment Hierarchy Rules Traversal Order , description: Traversal Order of Segments for Multi-segment Hierarchy Rules ,
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Concurrent Program: FEM_PURGE_DIS_MBRS_REPORT
12.2.2
execution_filename: FEM_CHECK_BR_DIS_MBRS_PKG.Purge_Report_Data , product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , user_name: Purge Reporting Data on Disabled Dimension Members , description: Removes reporting data that is created by the program that reports Mapping Rules referencing Disabled Dimension Members , argument_method: Standard , enabled: Yes , execution_method: PL/SQL Stored Procedure ,
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Table: FEM_BR_ROOT_RULES_GT
12.2.2
product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , description: Root business rules to be checked for disabled dimension members , implementation_dba_data: Not implemented in this database ,
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Concurrent Program: PURGEIMPORTEDRULES
12.2.2
execution_filename: FEM_MIR_PKG.purge_imported_Rules , product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , user_name: FEM_PURGE_IMPORT_RULES , argument_method: Standard , enabled: Yes , execution_method: PL/SQL Stored Procedure ,
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Concurrent Program: FEM_MIG_BUSINESS_RULE
12.2.2
execution_filename: FEM_MIR_PKG.MigrateNow , product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , user_name: FEM_MIG_BUSINESS_RULE_EXEC , description: For Migration of Business Rules , argument_method: Standard , enabled: No , execution_method: PL/SQL Stored Procedure ,
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Lookup Type: FEM_INTG_DIM_MAP_OPTION
12.2.2
product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , meaning: Dimension Mapping Option , description: Dimension mapping option for Dimension Rules ,
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Lookup Type: FEM_SELECTOR_IHELP_TARGET
12.2.2
product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , meaning: Business Rules Help Targets ,
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Lookup Type: FEM_TABLE_CLASSIFICATION_DSC
12.2.2
product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , meaning: FEM Table Classification DSC , description: FEM Table Classification DSC ,
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Lookup Type: FEM_OBJECT_TYPE_DSC
12.2.2
product: FEM - Enterprise Performance Foundation (Obsolete) , meaning: FEM Object Type DSC , description: FEM Object Type DSC ,