(ora pres gl) ora app ebs gl subledger why_move_away_from_account_generator_oaug_format.pdf

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Why move away

from AccountGenerator?

Account Generator vs

Subledger Accounting

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Tools Used to Create

Accounting JE

(The Evolution)


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Flexbuilder

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Benefits of Flexbuilder:

Faster data entry

Users can enter data quickly when key flexfield combinations are

automatically constructed

Improved accuracy Users need not determine what key flexfeld combination to enter when

flexfield combinations are automatically constructed for them.

Greater flexibility

Each site can customize rules for constructing key flexfield combinations to

match their business needs

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Flexbuilder

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Functions for each book defined rules set for each book

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Flexbuilder

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Account Generator

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In R11 Flexbuilder was replaced by Account Generator. In order to modify AccountGenerator, Workflow Builder was used. Grouped accounts into three categories/levels

(Asset, Book, and Category)



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Subledger AccountingAccount Generator:


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Subledger Accounting consist of 4 components:

1. Journal Line Definition

2. Application Accounting Definition

3. Subledger Accounting Method

4. Ledger



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Journal Line DefinitionFor each Event Class and Type Oracle identifies the Journal Lines thatcan be created for such an event. For each Journal Line, Oracle defines rules to create the account

code combination for the specified journal line.



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Application Accounting Definition - Combines the Event Class and Types together with theappropriate Journal Lines Definitions creating rules for the Application.



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Subledger Accounting Method consist of all applications accounting rules into one system wide setof rules.



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LedgerReplaced Set of Booksthis is the General Ledger accounting setups which includes theaccounting for every application for a specific ledger. Every ledger can have different rules to

defined journals for each application.



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How to Modify

Subledger Accountingto Book at Cost Center


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SLA Steps:

1. Create Custom Journal Line Definition

2. Link Custom Journal Line Definition to Custom Application Accounting Definition

3. Link Custom Application Accounting Definition to Custom Subledger Accounting Method

4. Link Custom Subledger Accounting Method to Ledger



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Subledger Accounting:

Search for the Event Class and Event Type (Copy Definition):


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Subledger AccountingSubledger Accounting:

Copy DefinitionEnter new Definition Code and Name:


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For each Journal Line Type add an Account Derivation Rule for Cost Center Segment:


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Step 1 needs to be performed for each Event Class and Journal Line Type


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2. Link Custom Journal Lines Definitions to Application Accounting Definitions

Navigator: Setup > Financials > Subledger Accounting Methods Builder >

Methods and Definitions > Application Accounting Definitions

Select the Find Button


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Search for the Application Accounting Definition Code (Copy Definition):


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Copy Definition - Enter new Definition Code and Name:


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For each Event Class and Event Type created in Step 1 perform the following:

1. Delete the current seeded Journal Lines Definition Name

2. Select from the List of Vales the Custom Journal Lines Definition Name created in Step 1

3. Save Change

4. Once completed with all updates

Validate the Changes


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Delete the current seeded Journal Lines Definition Name


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Select from the List of Valuesthe Custom Journal Lines Definition Name create in Step

1


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Validate the changes to the Application Accounting Definitions:


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Subledger Accounting:3. Link Custom Application Accounting Definitions to Subledger Accounting Methods

Navigator: Setup > Financials > Subledger Accounting Methods Builder >

Methods and Definitions > Subledger Accounting Methods

Select the Find Button


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Subledger Accounting:Search for the Method Code and Method Name (Copy Method Code)


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Subledger Accounting:Change the Name on the Assets Application Accounting Definition Assignments to what

was created in Step 2


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Subledger Accounting:Save change


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Subledger Accounting:4. Link Custom Subledger Accounting Methods to Ledger

Navigator: Setup > Financials > General Ledger > Accounting Setup

Manager > Accounting Setups

Select the Go Button


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Subledger Accounting:Search and Select the Ledger:

Select the Update Accounting Options for the desired Ledger


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Subledger Accounting:Select to Update the Ledger


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Comparison


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Comparison

Account Generator: Separate tool to define rules

Graphic interface

Difficult to modify

Accounts grouped into 3 levels

Not too concerned with others

Subledger Accounting: Define rules from navigator

Form driven

Easy to define

Grouped at event class and type

Integrated solution Lower level of detail to book /

modify journals

Never loss proceeded rules


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Great Sources forInformation


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Asset Special Interest Group (SIG)

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FREE to join group:

Meetings (Semi-Annual)

OAUG Conference

OpenWorld Conference

http://assetsig.oaug.org

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2202521

http://assetsig.oaug.org/http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2202521http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2202521http://assetsig.oaug.org/


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Chi-Star TechnologySM

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Company website:http://www.chistartech.com

Offer Product Solutions for Oracle Assets:

AssetCrossTM

Automates the transferring of assetsbetween depreciation books

AssetTieTM Automates the reconciliation processes

between:

Fixed Assets and General Ledger

Corporate and Tax books

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CST Education Network

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Offerings:

FREE Webinars

Video Training (Functional & Technical)

By topic and Total courseware training

Video Course Conversion Strategies Overview

CRP / Test Scripts

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