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Accessing flexfields in OTBI Analytics

When we configure the flex fields we check the BI Enabled flag for the flex field to be used in OTBI analysis. Setting Extensible Flexfields as BI-Enabled: Procedure Extensible flexfields are BI enabled if at least one segment in a context is BI enabled. Setting Extensible Flexfields as BI-Enabled To set extensible flexfields as BI-enabled: Navigate to Setup and Maintenance.Navigate to Manage…

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Generate flexfield database items

After creating the Flex fields (DFF/EFF/KFF) and deploying them, if we need to use these as Database Items (DBIs) in Fast Formula or HCM Extracts then we need to run the process "Generate Flexfield Database Items" which creates the DBIs for the flexfields. Steps to Run the Process: Navigate to Navigator > Payroll > Checklist From the Right hand side…

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How to access flexfields in OTBI Subject Areas?

In this article we will see how to access the Flexfields in OTBI subject areas. If you are new to flexfields then check this article to get basics of flexfields Flexfields Introduction When we create flex field segments, there is an option to have them enabled in BI, if we enable that check box, then the segments can be accessed in…

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Basics of Flexfields in Fusion HCM

In this article we will look into the basics of Flexfields, types of it and their usage. What is a Flexfield? Types of Flexfields Differences between types of FlexfieldsHow to find the flexfields available on a Business Object?List of Flexfields available for HCM  What is a Flexfield? Flexfields are placeholder fields associated with a specific business object. They’re designed for customers to…

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