Monday, July 31, 2017

The Key To The Kingdom

I spend quite a bit of my time these days advising Oracle customers on implementing and using HCM Cloud Applications.  Makes sense, as that is the primary role of my group 😉  And I’m often asked about where I get my own information.  While I get some of it through hands-on experimenting and experience, I also have a treasure trove of online information.  And it’s all centralized.  And I’m going to share it…this is "the key to the kingdom”.

My go-to reference for information on the HCM Cloud comes from a linked index of all the white papers for HCM Cloud Applications.  The index is maintained as Oracle Support Document ID 1504483.1 titled “All White Papers for Fusion Applications HCM”.  You can find it here.  Yes, you need an account with My Oracle Support to access this info.  If you’re an Oracle customer or partner without a MOS account, I can only say that you’re reeeeeally behind the curve…get that done today.  Hit the comments if you need help.

This doc is a wonderful guide to the type of information that Oracle customers and partners need for HCM Cloud Applications.  You’ll want to bookmark it and check back often - it’s being updated continuously.  To give you and idea of the depth and breadth of this resource, at the risk of being redundant, here is the list of white papers (including doc id) as of the date I write this:

HCM Cloud Service
Document 2248507.1 - Oracle HCM Cloud Checklists for Upgrading to Releases 11 and 12
Document 2046184.1 - Oracle Human Capital Management Cloud: Get Started with Your Implementation
Document 1589571.1 - Getting Started with Oracle HCM Cloud Service PDF and Video
Document 2004494.1 - Oracle Applications Cloud Service Entitlements
Document 2016981.1 - Oracle Applications Cloud – Release 10 Upgrade Planning
Document 1928157.1 - Oracle Fusion Applications Release 9 Upgrade Process for Oracle HCM Cloud Service
Document 1510580.1 - Guidance for Managing Customizations in Oracle Cloud Application Services: HCM Extract Definition Migration
Document 1510577.1 - Guidance for Managing Customizations in Oracle Cloud Application Services: Business Intelligence Migration
Document 1537461.1 - Managing Fusion HCM Cloud Service Environments
Document 1934619.1 - Guidance for Oracle HCM Cloud Service Cloud Patch Testing
Document 1646394.1 - Oracle Fusion Applications Cloud Concurrent Patching Option
Document 2248523.1 - Oracle HCM Cloud Impact Analysis for Releases 9, 10, 11 and 12
 Fusion HCM General
Document 2278686.1 - Person Legislative Developer Descriptive Flexfields
Document 1526848.1 - Oracle Fusion HRMS Person Employment Lookups
Document 1554816.1 - Managing Workflow Notifications in Oracle Fusion Applications
Document 1987850.1 - Frequently Asked Questions About Approvals
Document 2267369.1 - Configuring Approval Rules using Advanced Mode in Oracle BPM Worklist
Document 1600717.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management: Business Units
Document 1608114.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management: Legal Entities
Document 1930419.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud: Predictive Analytics
Document 1964959.1 - Oracle Fusion HRMS: Data Validation Report
Document 2006603.1 - Oracle Fusion Position Statement: Employer Shared Responsibility Payments Provision
Document 2043581.1 - Oracle HCM Cloud: Data Loading and Data Extraction Best Practices
Document 2068535.1 - Using the Person Synchronization ESS Job
Document 2159758.1 - Validating National Identifier Numbers in Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management
Document 2140848.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM: HCM Address Validation
Document 2146270.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM: Person Name Validation
Document 2268945.1 - Position Synchronization Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Fusion Absence Management
Document 2176568.1 - Evaluate Remaining Entitlement without Absence Record
 Fusion Benefits
Document 2076392.1 - Affordable Care Act (ACA) – Minimum Required Setup in Oracle Fusion Benefits
Document 1554835.1 - Benefits and Oracle Fusion HRMS (US) Position Statement: Health Care
Document 1456985.1 - Benefits Fast Formula Reference Guide for Oracle Fusion Benefits
Document 2100688.1 - Oracle Fusion Benefits Cloud Customization Guide
Document 2017049.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM Benefits Cloud Extracts User Guide
Document 2017578.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM Benefits Cloud: Collapsing Events
Document 2015531.1 - Oracle Fusion Benefits Global Transfer
Document 1585975.1 - Managing Open Enrollment Using Oracle Fusion Benefits
Document 2085295.1 - Processing of Action Items and Suspensions in Oracle Fusion Benefits
Document 2291677.1 - Using Plan Copy to Export and Import Your Plan Configuration
Fusion Compensation 
Document 2161552.1 - Fusion Workforce Compensation Example Formulas for Prorating Eligible Salary
Document 1589502.1 - Configuring Payroll Elements for Use in Oracle Fusion Compensation
Document 1585971.1 - Workforce Compensation: Delegating Workers to Other Reviewers
Document 1556468.1 - Fusion Security and Workforce Compensation
Document 1518935.1 - Workforce Compensation Configuring the Statement Template
Document 1450891.1 - Workforce Compensation Worksheet Configuration Definition
Document 1950856.1 - Oracle Fusion Compensation: Changes to Compensation Security for Release 9
Document 1968170.1 - Oracle Fusion Compensation Security Troubleshooting
Document 2006603.1 - Oracle Fusion Position Statement: Employer Shared Responsibility Payments Provision
Document 2147372.1 - Oracle Fusion Compensation: Total Compensation Statements
Document 2168552.1 - How Salary and FTE Work Together
Document 2203074.1 - Using Manage Stock Grants
Document 2203085.1 - Salary Components
Extracts
Document 1559127.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM Extracts Guide
Document 1565118.1 - Database Items for Extracts and Formulas in Oracle Fusion HCM
Document 1573099.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM Extracts: Delivery Options
Document 1677090.1 - Fusion HCM Extract Step-by-Step Approach and Troubleshooting Guide
Document 1964920.1 - Oracle HCM Extracts: Running a Changes-Only Extract
Document 1429892.1 - Defining a Simple HR Outbound Interface Using HCM Extracts
Document 2017049.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM Benefits Cloud Extracts User Guide
Document 2062561.1 - Oracle HCM Extracts: Work Structure and Worker Predefined Extracts
HCM Data Loader
Document 2216828.1 - Disposal of Employee Data in Oracle Fusion HCM
Document 2022627.1 - HCM Data Loader: Loading Talent Data
Document 1664133.1 - Oracle HCM Data Loader: User Guide
Document 2020600.1 - Oracle HCM Data Loader: Business Object Documentation
Document 2022617.1 - Data File Validator Tool for HCM Data Loader
Document 2022630.1 - HCM Data Loader Frequently Asked Questions
Document 2132109.1 - Purging Data from Stage and Test Environments
Document 2206596.1 - Transitioning from HCM File-Based Loader to HCM Data Loader
Localization - Australia
Document 1628365.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Australia: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 2054144.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Australia: Absence Management
Localization - Canada
Document 1679504.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: Balance Adjustments
Document 1993400.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: Balance Initialization
Document 2100839.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: Batch Balance Adjustments
Document 2096315.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: End-of-Year Processing Guide
Document 1921082.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: Implementation and Use
Document 2277771.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: Loading Reporting Information Cards for Canada Using HCM Data Loader
Document 2152133.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: Payroll Legislative Updates (Basic Personal Amount Increase for Prince Edward Island)
Document 2173363.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: Payroll Legislative Updates (Legislative Updates for End-of-Year 2016 and Year Begin 2017)
Document 2141730.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: Payroll Legislative Updates (Vertex Monthly Updates for Postal Codes)
Document 2170948.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Canada: Payroll Reconciliation
Localization - China
Document 1520975.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for China: HR Organization Setup
Document 1466218.1 - How Do I Load Chinese Geographies
Localization - France
Document 1542406.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for France: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations
 Localization - Germany
Document 1580084.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Germany: HR Implementation and Functional Consideration
Document 2062116.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Germany: Absence Setup and Functional Considerations
Localization - Hong Kong
Document 2117338.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Hong Kong: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations 
Localization - India
Document 2062193.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for India: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations
Localization - Ireland
Document 1565206.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Ireland: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations
Localization - Japan
Document 2087317.1 - Oracle Fusion Global Human Resources Cloud Services for Japan: Solution Overview of My Number Act 2016 Japan
 Localization - Kuwait
Document 1567455.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Kuwait: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 1663730.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Kuwait: Payroll Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 2031407.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Kuwait: Additional Social Insurance Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 2127657.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Kuwait: Absence Management Implementation and Functional Considerations
Localization - Mexico
Document 2175160.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Mexico: HR Implementation and Use White Paper
Document 2116899.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Mexico: National Identifier Validation
Localization - Netherlands
Document 1572711.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Netherlands: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations
Localization - Saudi Arabia
Document 1567452.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Saudi Arabia: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 1619159.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Saudi Arabia: Payroll Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 2127642.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Saudi Arabia: Absence Management Implementation and Functional Considerations
Localization - Singapore
Document 1996677.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Singapore Implementation and Functional Considerations
 Localization - Switzerland
Document 1572755.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for Switzerland: HR Implementation and Functional Consideration
 Localization - United Arab Emirates
Document 1565436.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Arab Emirates: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 1565449.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Arab Emirates: Payroll Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 1918703.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Upgrade to Global Absences and Functional Considerations
Document 1995899.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for(United Arab Emirates Payroll Error Issue After Upgrading to Release 9
Document 2127677.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Arab Emirates: Absence Management Implementation and Functional Considerations
Localization - United Kingdom
Document 1531728.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Kingdom: HR Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 1921464.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Kingdom: Payroll Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 2000651.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Kingdom: Balance Initialization
Document 2006584.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Kingdom: Pensions Automatic Enrolment and Functional Considerations
Document 2009287.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Kingdom: Court Orders and Student Loans Implementation and Functional Considerations
Document 2133313.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United Kingdom: Payroll Reconciliation: Functional and Implementation Considerations
Document 2098480.1 - HCM Data Loader: Loading Calculation Cards for United Kingdom
Document 2235239.1 - Setting Up and Migrating UK Statutory Absences 
Localization - United States
Document 2091789.1 - Overview of Payroll Year End Processing (Recording)
Document 2067997.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Payroll Legislative Updates
Document 1597039.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Payroll Involuntary Deductions
Document 2043941.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Third-Party Involuntary Payments Interface
Document 1594079.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Third-Party Tax Filing Interface
Document 1600728.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Balance Adjustments
Document 2053488.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Balance Adjustments Batch Processing
Document 1912298.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Balance Initialization
Document 1944400.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States End-of-Year Processing
Document 2064021.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: FMLA White Paper
Document 2059767.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Human Resources Legislative Update
Document 1676530.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Implementation and Use
Document 2067360.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: ACA Implementation and Use
Document 1600746.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States Overtime Rate Setup
Document 2056960.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Tax - Local Tax Configuration
Document 2026696.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Tips Processing Solution
Document 2086251.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Payroll Reconciliation
Document 2111087.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Third Party Wage Payments Implementation
Document 2138998.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management for United States: Courtesy Tax Implementation
Document 2270380.1 - Oracle HCM Cloud for the United States: Payroll Legislative Updates End-of-Year 2017 and Year Begin 2018
Localization - International
Document 1478478.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM: International Human Resources
Fusion Payroll
Document 1436612.1 - Balance Initialization in Oracle Fusion Global Payroll
Document 2136173.1 - Employee Bank Account User Interface Validation Rules
Document 1918574.1 - Global Human Resources Payroll Costing Guide
Document 1569322.1 - How can I customize a payslip in Fusion Payroll?
Document 2274286.1 - How to Print Checks in Multiple Locations
Document 2223242.1 - Loading Payroll Costing Setup Using HCM Data Loader
Document 2241424.1 - Loading Assigned Payroll Data Using HCM Data Loader
Document 2030268.1 - Payroll Batch Loader
Document 1941594.1 - Payroll Proration for Earnings Elements
Document 2285498.1 - R11 Payroll Element Processing Updates
Document 1904188.1 - Setting Up Absence Elements for Oracle Fusion Absence Management for Releases 8 and 9
Document 2102835.1 - Setting Up Absence Elements for Oracle Fusion Absence Management for Release 10
Document 1941591.1 - Setting Up Payroll Costing Reports in Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher
Fusion Reputation Management
Document 2136810.1 - Deploying Oracle Fusion Workforce Reputation Subscription Application
Fusion Time and Labor
Document 1990057.1 - Time and Labor Fast Formula Reference Guide
Fusion Goal Management
Document 1934593.1 - Oracle Fusion Goal Management: Manage Goal Plan
Document 2094398.1 - HCM Data Loader: Loading Goal Data
Document 2102073.1 - How to Use GetManager Function in Goal Management Approval Rules
Document 2026761.1 - Oracle Talent Management Cloud: Evaluating the Upgrade of Goal and Performance Management
Document 2134145.1 - Reporting on Pending Performance Goals in Release 10
Document 2257712.1 - Uploading Goals Using ADFdi Workbooks
Fusion Performance Management
Document 2287336.1 - Performance Rating Calibration in Oracle HCM Cloud
Document 1430113.1 - Customizing Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher Reports for Oracle Fusion Performance Management
Document 2003002.1 - Setting Up Rating Models
Document 2026761.1 - Oracle Talent Management Cloud: Evaluating the Upgrade of Goal and Performance Management
Fusion Profile Management
Document 2022627.1 - HCM Data Loader: Loading Talent Data
Document 1441574.1 - Using Rating Models in Oracle Fusion Profile Management
Document 2003002.1 - Setting Up Rating Models
Document 1453118.1 - Uploading Competencies and Content Items into Oracle Fusion Profile Management
Document 2043543.1 - Oracle Fusion Profile Management: Best-Fit Analyses
Fusion Talent Management
Document 2022627.1 - HCM Data Loader: Loading Talent Data
Document 1441597.1 - Defining Configuration Templates in Oracle Fusion Talent Review
Document 1453067.1 - Using Oracle Composer to Modify Display Options in Oracle Fusion Talent Management
Document 1676554.1 - Creating and Uploading Talent Profile Data in Oracle Fusion HCM
Document 2003002.1 - Setting Up Rating Models
Document 2221024.1 - Adding Analyses to the Oracle Fusion Talent Review Dashboard
Document 2234224.1 - Oracle Talent Management Cloud List of Delivered Notifications
Oracle Tap
Document 1582753.1 - Oracle Fusion Tap for Oracle Applications: User Guide
Reporting
Document 2023155.1 - Oracle Fusion HCM: Resources for Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence
Document 1486948.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management: Reporting Across OTBI Subject Areas
Document 1430113.1 - Customizing Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher Reports for Oracle Fusion Performance Management
Document 1941591.1 - Setting Up Payroll Costing Reports in Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher
Security
Document 1946961.1 - Using the Oracle Fusion Applications Security Console
Document 1556500.1 - Fusion HCM Security Role Mappings
Document 1950731.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management: Using Dynamic Security Profiles
Document 2023523.1 - Upgrading Applications Security in Oracle HCM Cloud Releases 10, 11 and 12
Document 2103099.1 - Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management: LDAP Request and Person User BI Publisher Reports
Document 2165248.1 - Encryption and Decryption Methods in Oracle HCM Cloud
Document 2230339.1 - REST API for Oracle Global Human Resources Cloud Additional Security Setup
Fusion Taleo Integration
Document 1947417.1 - Integration Guide for Oracle Fusion HCM and Taleo Recruiting
On Premise
Document 1395863.1 - Getting Started with Oracle Fusion Applications: Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management On-Premise Implementations
Wow, you made it all the way to the end of this list…look at your diligent and persistent self!  Anyway, as you can see, there are truckloads of information here.  All branching out from one spiffy document.  So bookmark it.  Use it.  And tell me how you like it.

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