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The SYS.AUDITABLE_SYSTEM_ACTIONS view in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical data dictionary component that provides a comprehensive list of system-level actions that can be audited within the Oracle database. This view is part of Oracle's Fine-Grained Auditing (FGA) framework and serves as a reference for database administrators (DBAs) and security teams to identify and configure audit policies for high-privilege operations. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, purpose, and relevance in Oracle EBS environments.

1. Overview and Purpose

The SYS.AUDITABLE_SYSTEM_ACTIONS view enumerates system-level actions that can be audited, such as ALTER SYSTEM, CREATE USER, or GRANT ROLE. These actions are typically performed by privileged users (e.g., SYS, SYSTEM) and are critical for security compliance. In Oracle EBS, auditing these actions helps detect unauthorized changes, meet regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR), and troubleshoot system issues.

2. Key Columns in the View

The view contains metadata about auditable actions, including:
  • ACTION: A numeric identifier for the system action (e.g., 100 for CREATE USER).
  • NAME: The human-readable name of the action (e.g., ALTER SYSTEM).
  • COMMENT: A brief description of the action's purpose.

3. Integration with Oracle EBS Security

In EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, this view is leveraged alongside Oracle's DBMS_FGA package to define audit policies. For example:
  • Privileged User Monitoring: Auditing SYS or APPS schema activities to prevent misuse.
  • Change Control: Tracking ALTER TABLE or DROP INDEX actions that may impact EBS modules.
  • Compliance Reporting: Generating audit trails for internal/external audits.

4. Example Use Cases

  1. Detecting Unauthorized Grants: Create an FGA policy on GRANT actions to monitor role assignments.
  2. Schema Modifications: Audit CREATE/ALTER/DROP actions on EBS objects (e.g., APPS.FND* tables).
  3. System Parameter Changes: Track ALTER SYSTEM commands affecting EBS performance.

5. Limitations and Considerations

  • Performance Impact: Excessive auditing can degrade database performance; filter policies to critical actions.
  • Storage Requirements: Audit logs consume space; plan for archival or purging.
  • EBS-Specific Actions The view covers generic database actions but may not include EBS-specific operations (e.g., Concurrent Manager restarts).

6. Best Practices for EBS Environments

  • Combine AUDITABLE_SYSTEM_ACTIONS with EBS’s FND_AUDIT tables for end-to-end auditing.
  • Use DBMS_FGA.ADD_POLICY to target high-risk actions (e.g., DROP USER).
  • Regularly review audit logs via DBA_FGA_AUDIT_TRAIL.

Conclusion

The SYS.AUDITABLE_SYSTEM_ACTIONS view is a foundational tool for securing Oracle EBS databases. By mapping auditable system actions to FGA policies, organizations can enforce accountability, comply with regulations, and mitigate risks associated with privileged access. Proper implementation requires balancing security needs with system performance and storage constraints.