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The Generic Loader (FNDLOAD) is a concurrent program that can transfer Oracle Application entity data between database and text file. The loader reads a configuration file to determine which entity to access. In simple words FNDLOAD is used to transfer entity data from one instance/database to other. for example if you want to move a concurrent program/menu/valuesets developed in DEVELOPMENT instance to PRODUCTION instance you can direct use this command. Steps to Move a Concurrent program from one instance(Database) to other

• Define your concurrent program and save it in first instance(for how to register a concurrent program click here)

• Connect to your UNIX box on first instance and run the following command to download the .ldt file

• FNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcpprog.lct file_name.ldt PROGRAM APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="Concurrent program application short name" CONCURRENT_PROGRAM_NAME="concurrent program short name"

• Move the downloaded .ldf file to new instance(Use FTP) • Connect to your UNIX box on second instance and run the following

command to upload the .ldt file

FNDLOAD apps/apps 0 Y UPLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcpprog.lct

• file_name.ldt Note: Make sure you are giving proper .lct file in the commands and don’t confuse with .lct and .ldt files These following are the other entity data types that we can move with FNDLOAD

1 - Printer StylesFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcppstl.lct file_name.ldt STYLE PRINTER_STYLE_NAME="printer style name"

2 - LookupsFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/aflvmlu.lct file_name.ldt FND_LOOKUP_TYPE APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="FND" LOOKUP_TYPE="lookup name"

3 - Descriptive Flexfield with all of specific ContextsFNDLOAD apps/apps 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="FND" DESCRIPTIVE_FLEXFIELD_NAME="desc flex name" P_CONTEXT_CODE="context name"

4 - Key Flexfield StructuresFNDLOAD apps/apps 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="FND" ID_FLEX_CODE="key flex code" P_STRUCTURE_CODE="structure name"

5 - Concurrent ProgramsFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcpprog.lct file_name.ldt PROGRAM APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="FND" CONCURRENT_PROGRAM_NAME="concurrent name"

6 - Value SetsFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afffload.lct file_name.ldt VALUE_SET_VALUE FLEX_VALUE_SET_NAME="value set name"

7 - Value Sets with valuesFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afffload.lct file_name.ldt VALUE_SET FLEX_VALUE_SET_NAME="value set name"

8 - Profile OptionsFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscprof.lct file_name.ldt PROFILE PROFILE_NAME="profile option" APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="FND"

8 - Request GroupsFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcpreqg.lct file_name.ldt REQUEST_GROUP REQUEST_GROUP_NAME="request group" APPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="FND"

10 - Request SetsFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afcprset.lct file_name.ldt REQ_SETAPPLICATION_SHORT_NAME="FND" REQUEST_SET_NAME="request set"

11 - ResponsibilitiesFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscursp.lct file_name.ldt FND_RESPONSIBILITY RESP_KEY="responsibility"

12 - MenusFNDLOAD apps/apps O Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afsload.lct file_name.ldt MENU MENU_NAME="menu_name"

13 - Forms PersonalizationFNDLOAD apps/apps 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/affrmcus.lct file_name.ldt FND_FORM_CUSTOM_RULES function_name=FUNCTION_NAME

14 – User Creation

FNDLOAD apps/apps 0 Y DOWNLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscursp.lct File_name.ldt FND_USER USER_NAME=’user name'

13 Forms/FunctionsFNDLOAD 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

Note: UPLOAD command is same for all except replacing the .lct and passing any extra parameters if you want to pass

FNDLOAD apps/apps 0 Y UPLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/corresponding.lct upload_file.ldt

FNDLOAD is a built-in program that is located in our applications directory.

e.g; C:\oracle\visappl\fnd\11.5.0\bin\fndload

In case of Vision Install it will be in VISAPPL directory, while in case of production install it will be

PRODAPPL directory.

There are two steps of transferring data.

1. DOWNLOAD

2. UPLOAD

We can download and upload responsibilities, value sets, profile options etc….

There are two types of files that are used in this process that are .LCT & .LDT. Where .LCT are

configuration files that are already located on our server. We have to find specific .LCT means

configuration file of responsibility / value set or any thing we want to transfer.

This is the script to download responsibility named “XYZ_RESP” INTO XYZRESP.LDT file

$FND_TOP/bin/FNDLOAD apps/apps@VIS 0 Y DOWNLOAD

$FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscursp.lct XYZRESP.LDT FND_RESPONSIBILITY

RESP_KEY=”XYZ_RESP”

Similarly to upload

$FND_TOP/bin/FNDLOAD apps/apps@PROD O Y UPLOAD $FND_TOP/patch/115/import/afscursp.lct

XYZRESP.ldt

NOTE: i) We have to run these scripts into command prompt.

ii) Instead of “$FND_TOP/bin”, we can write our path

e.g; C:\oracle\visappl\fnd\11.5.0\bin

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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

Then…what are advantages when using FNDLOAD are :

1. Because downloaded data is stored in a text file, version administration is possible

2. There is nothing to worry to go to purchase because..Investment = 0$3. No learning curve. this is relief for developer/dba’s4. Fully supported and recommended by Oracle5. Capture the migrations in a file and use it during installations, clones etc. to

migrate in batch6. Pin-point when something happened and where (database) easily7. 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

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

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 Oracle's 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 .lcto On Unix - all the configuration files are in $FND_TOP/patch/115/import

directoryo 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 :NAMEo 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 FNDLOAD as apps user not as applsys or any other,

otherwise you will receive Ora-6550 • Both are easily readable, editable and portable • DO NOT MODIFY Oracle’s .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 can’t 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 “somethingâ€� in its where clause? etc)