Fnd Load Scripts

What is Data Synchronization ? Data Synchronization is a process in which some setup data would be synchronized, and this would be more important when you are working in oracle application development/implementation project? The equally important that AOL data Migration takes place necessary to synchronize the data across databases instance during Installations (New desc. flex field creations etc) Upgrades (Apps upgrade etc) Maintenance (Value set changes etc)

Then What.. FNDLOAD Yes, that is one and only oracle solution. It can be defined as a concurrent program that can move Oracle Applications data between database and text file representations. Or this can

be defined as FNDLOAD can download data from an application entity into an editable text file, which can be uploaded to another database.
How it works

Conversion between database format and text file format is specified by a configuration file. Oracle does provide confirmation file and it is important to just pass the configuration file name and then just call the loader and leave everything .The schematic visual representation of the loader is like:

What can be done? These are the extensive list which can be done through FNDLOAD Concurrent Programs, Executables Request Groups, Request Sets Profile Options Key and Descriptive Flexfields Menus and Responsibilities Forms and Form Functions

Attachments Messages Value Sets and Values Lookup Types User Responsibilities Printer Definitions FND Dictionary Help Configuration Document Sequences Concurrent Manager Schedules

Thenwhat are advantages when using FNDLOAD are : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Because downloaded data is stored in a text file, version administration is possible There is nothing to worry to go to purchase because..Investment = 0$ No learning curve. this is relief for developer/dbas Fully supported and recommended by Oracle Capture the migrations in a file and use it during installations, clones etc. to migrate in batch 6. Pin-point when something happened and where (database) easily 7. Your AOL data migration process is now simplified and streamlined goal attained!! And these are some Disadvantages also : 1. Applications patching mechanisms use FNDLOAD heavily possibility of negative impact is not zero 2. UPLOAD_MODE=REPLACE only for menus 3. No validation against migrating database/instance sensitive data The Syntax To use FNDLOAD, the following syntax is needed. FNDLOAD apps/appspwd 0 Y mode configfile datafile entity [parameter1..] As you can see, some info is needed.- First you will need to know the Apps password. The mode is either DOWNLOAD or UPLOAD. The configfile is the file that Fndload needs to download on upload data. T he data file is the output file, in which the downloaded data is written The entity is the entity you want to download,

Parameters van is passed to download a certain Alert

Modes of Operation This is important because it would drive the whole flow, and it always be two mode .. Upload and Download Example of download:

FNDLOADapps/pwd 0 Y DOWNLOAD ${FND_TOP}/patch/115/import/afcpprog.lct myfile.ldt \ PROGRAM CONCURRENT_PROGRAM_NAME= concurrent_program_short_name> APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=<application_short_name> Example of Upload

apps/pwd 0 Y UPLOAD ${FND_TOP}/patch/115/import/afcpprog.lct myfile.ldt CUSTOM_MODE=FORCE undocumented parameter

FNDLOAD WHAT IS FNDLOADLoad Options: Application level OR single entity level download o (Example) Download all the profile options of Inventory or just the INV: Default Primary UOM Entire OR Partial upload of a data file o (Example) Upload the entire myfile.ldt or just a single enity indicated by and mode UPLOAD or UPLOAD_PARTIAL o Entity name required for UPLOAD_PARTIAL mode Custom mode force update o To override Oracles upload algorithm and update the custom AOL data regardless, use CUSTOM_MODE= FORCE o UPLOAD_MODE= REPLACE (only for menus) Support for NLS uploads o NLS data uploads for translated columns are supported, use UPLOAD_MODE= NLS Then ..Where is Config File Located By default Oracle delivers most of configuration files you can use to download certain entities. Configuration files with extension .lct o On Unix all the configuration files are in $FND_TOP/patch/115/import directory o On Unix Oracle also places the original configuration files in $FND_TOP/admin/import directory Data files with extension .ldt

and..FNDLOAD File Structures is The config files (.lct) are delivered and maintained by Oracle It has entity definitions, parent-child relationships and user input parameters identified by :NAME o Downloading a parent automatically downloads all children (Example) Concurrent Program download

Take a note FNDLOAD File Structures The data files (.ldt) have both entity definition and the data It also shows the version and the location of the config file (.lct) that was used Without the config file, data file is useless

Without the data file, config file is meaningless

..Remember regarding FNDLOAD Files Key files: .lct and .ldt You must run the FNDLOADas apps user not as applsys or any other, otherwise you will receive Ora-6550 Both are easily readable, editable and portable DO NOT MODIFY Oracles .lct files Use your favorite editor (I would suggest Textpad or Editplus) to manipulate only the .ldt files but be cautious about data type, length, delimiter placements etc. Use the log file outputs or .ldt file contents creatively for quick file comparisons and answer questions faster (Why cant I access that? What is that profile option name, value and level? What is the value set used for that DFF segment attribute10 etc.) Partial string searches (which value set has Priority something in its where clause? etc) Standard Configuration files Oracle has provided standard configuration files (.lct files) for migration of the standard entities. All of these configuration files are available at $FND_TOP/patch/115/import directory. The main configuration files are given below: Configuration File afattach.lct afcpprog.lct afcppstl.lct, afcpprnt.lct afffload.lct afcpreqg.lct afcprset.lct affrmcus.lct aflvmlu.lct afrole.lct afscapp.lct afscprof.lct afscursp.lct afsload.lct afsncat.lct

Entity Attachment Definition Concurrent Programs Printers and Printer Styles Value Sets Request Groups Request Sets Form Personalization Lookups Responsibilities Applications Profile Options Users Form, Functions, Menus Document Sequences

Descriptive and Key Flex Fields Messages

afffload.lct afmdmsg.lct

Sample Script Code for these Objects :

1 Printer Styles
FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcppstl.lct file_name.ldt STYLE PRINTER_STYLE_NAME=printer style name

2 Lookups
FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/aflvmlu.lct file_name.ldt FND_LOOKUP_TYPE APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=prod LOOKUP_TYPE=lookup name 3 Descriptive Flexfield with all of specific Contexts
FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afffload.lct file_name.ldt DESC_FLEX P_LEVEL=?COL_ALL:REF_ALL:CTX_ONE:SEG_ALL? APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=prod DESCRIPTIVE_FLEXFIELD_NAME=desc flex name P_CONTEXT_CODE=context name

4 Key Flexfield Structures FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afffload.lct file_name.ldt KEY_FLEX P_LEVEL=? COL_ALL:FQL_ALL:SQL_ALL:STR_ONE:WFP_ALL:SHA_ALL:CVR_ALL:SEG_ALL? APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=prod ID_FLEX_CODE=key flex code P_STRUCTURE_CODE=structure name 5 Concurrent Programs FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcpprog.lct file_name.ldt PROGRAM
APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=prod CONCURRENT_PROGRAM_NAME=concurrent name

6 Value Sets
FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afffload.lct file_name.ldt VALUE_SET FLEX_VALUE_SET_NAME=value set name 7 Value Sets with values FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afffload.lct file_name.ldt VALUE_SET_VALUE FLEX_VALUE_SET_NAME=value set name 8 Profile Options

FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscprof.lct file_name.ldt PROFILE PROFILE_NAME=profile option APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=prod

9 Requset Group
FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcpreqg.lct file_name.ldt REQUEST_GROUP REQUEST_GROUP_NAME=request group APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=prod 10 Request Sets FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcprset.lct file_name.ldt REQ_SET APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=prod REQUEST_SET_NAME=request set 11 Responsibilities
FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscursp.lct file_name.ldt FND_RESPONSIBILITY RESP_KEY=responsibility

12 Menus FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afsload.lct file_name.ldt MENU MENU_NAME=menu_name

13 Forms/Functions
FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/affrmcus.lct file_name.ldt FND_FORM_CUSTOM_RULES The Upload syntax for all styles: FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 0 Y UPLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/affrmcus.lct file_name.ldt 14. User/Responsibilities
FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 0 Y DOWNLOAD @FND:patch/115/import/afscursp.lct file_name.ldt FND_USER Then UPLOAD FNDLOAD apps/apps@seed115 0 Y UPLOAD [UPLOAD_PARTIAL] @FND:patch/115/import/afscursp.lct file_name.ldt FND_USER [<USER>]

References: Oracle Applications Systems Administrators Guide Metalink Notes: 117084.1, 228614.1 232029.1 , 274667.1

Most Commonly Used FNDLOAD Commands:

1 - Alerts FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $ALR_TOP/patch/115/import/alr.lct

file_name.ldt ALR_ALERTS APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="PER" ALERT_NAME="[Alert Name]" 2 - Lookups FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/aflvmlu.lct file_name.ldt FND_LOOKUP_TYPE APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="PER" LOOKUP_TYPE="[lookup type code] " 3 - Descriptive Flexfield with all of specific Contexts FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afffload.lct file_name.ldt DESC_FLEX P_LEVEL="COL_ALL:REF_ALL:CTX_ONE:SEG_ALL" APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="PER" DESCRIPTIVE_FLEXFIELD_NAME="[descriptive flex field name]" P_CONTEXT_CODE="[Context code]" 4 - Key Flexfield Structures FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afffload.lct file_name.ldt KEY_FLEX P_LEVEL="COL_ALL:FQL_ALL:SQL_ALL:STR_ONE:WFP_ALL:SHA_ALL:CVR_ALL: SEG_ALL" APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="PER" ID_FLEX_CODE="[code]" P_STRUCTURE_CODE="[structure code] " 5 - Concurrent Programs FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcpprog.lct file_name.ldt PROGRAM APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="PER" CONCURRENT_PROGRAM_NAME="[concurrent program short name]" 6 - Value Sets FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afffload.lct file_name.ldt VALUE_SET FLEX_VALUE_SET_NAME="[value set name]" 7 - Profile Options FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscprof.lct file_name.ldt PROFILE PROFILE_NAME="PER_BUSINESS_GROUP_ID"

8 - Request Groups FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcpreqg.lct file_name.ldt REQUEST_GROUP REQUEST_GROUP_NAME="[Request group Name]" APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="PER" 9 - Request Sets FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcprset.lct file_name.ldt REQ_SET APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="PER" REQUEST_SET_NAME="[request set name]" 10 Responsibilities FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscursp.lct file_name.ldt FND_RESPONSIBILITY RESP_KEY="[Responsibility key]" 11 - Menus FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afsload.lct file_name.ldt MENU MENU_NAME="[menu name]"

12 Balances FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $PAY_TOP/patch/115/import/paydefbalance.lct file_name.ldt DEFINED_BALANCES BALANCE_NAME="[balance name]" BALANCE_DIMENSION=[bal dimention] LEGISLATION_CODE=US 13-Messages FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afmdmsg.lct file_name.ldt FND_NEW_MESSAGES APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=" PER" MESSAGE_NAME="[Message Name]" 14- WEB ADI integrator FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $BNE_TOP/patch/115/import/bneint.lct file_name.ldt BNE_INTEGRATORS INTEGRATOR_ASN= PER

INTEGRATOR_CODE="[Integrator code]" 15-Web ADI contents FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $BNE_TOP/patch/115/import/bnecont.lct file_name.ldt BNE_CONTENTS CONTENT_ASN= PER CONTENT_CODE="[Content code]" 16-Web ADI mappings FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $BNE_TOP/patch/115/import/bnemap.lct file_name.ldt BNE_MAPPINGS MAPPING_ASN= PER MAPPING_CODE="[mapping code]" 17-Web ADI layout FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $BNE_TOP/patch/115/import/bnelay.lct file_name.ldt BNE_LAYOUTS LAYOUT_ASN= PER LAYOUT_CODE = "[layout code]" 18- Web ADI parameter list FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $BNE_TOP/patch/115/import/bneparamlist.lct file_name.ldt BNE_PARAM_LISTS PARAM_LIST_ASN= PER PARAM_LIST_CODE="[parameterlist code]" 19-WEB ADI component FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $BNE_TOP/patch/115/import/bnecomp.lct file_name.ldt BNE_COMPONENTS COMPONENT_ASN= PER COMPONENT_CODE=[Component code] 20-Functions FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afsload.lct file_name.ldt FUNCTION FUNCTION_NAME="[Function code]" 21- Printer Styles FNDLOAD apps/[pwd]@[DB] 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcppstl.lct file_name.ldt STYLE PRINTER_STYLE_NAME=printer style name 22 - USER

FNDLOAD apps/apps@ktplr12 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscursp.lct usr.ldt FND_USER USER_NAME='XXHR' 23 - XML Publisher Data Definition and Templates FNDLOAD apps/apps 0 Y DOWNLOAD $XDO_TOP/patch/115/import/xdotmpl.lct template.ldt XDO_DS_DEFINITIONS APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=PER DATA_SOURCE_CODE=[DATADEFINITIONCODE] The Above command downloads all the templates defined for this Particular Data Definition. For a particular template to be downloaded use FNDLOAD apps/apps 0 Y DOWNLOAD $XDO_TOP/patch/115/import/xdotmpl.lct XMLPData.ldt XDO_DS_DEFINITIONS APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME=[CUSTOM] DATA_SOURCE_CODE=[DATADEFSHORTCODE] TMPL_APP_SHORT_NAME=[CUSTOM] TEMPLATE_CODE= [TEMPLATECODE] 24 AME Entities($AME_TOP /patch/115/import) AME's Entity .lct File Name Transaction Types amescvar.lct Attributes amesmatt.lct Conditions amesconk.lct Action Type Configurations amesaatc.lct Approver Groups amesappg.lct Rules amesrulk.lct Rule Action amesactu.lct Attribute Usage amesmatr.lct Approver Group Configurations amesaagc.lct 25- Work Flows Download : WFLOAD [apps/pwd] 0 Y DOWNLOAD [filepath] [[item type]] Upload WFLOAD [apps/pwd] 0 Y UPLOAD [filepath]

Upload Command FNDLOAD apps/ [apps_pwd]@[db_sid] 0 Y UPLOAD [.lct file path] [.ldt file name] Eg: FNDLOAD apps/ [apps_pwd]@[db_sid] 0 Y UPLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afmdmsg.lct messages.ldt