Within Oracle Applications Release 12, a key feature allows for extensive customization and configuration without requiring modifications to the underlying code. This functionality enables businesses to adapt the system to their specific requirements by defining custom fields and validation rules. As an example, a company might create a new field on the customer form to track a specific customer segment or add a validation rule to ensure that all purchase orders require a valid project code.
This configurable architecture offers significant advantages by streamlining business processes and improving data quality. It minimizes the need for costly and time-consuming code customizations, simplifying upgrades and reducing maintenance efforts. The ability to define organization-specific attributes provides a competitive edge, facilitating tailored business intelligence and reporting. It represents a departure from rigid, pre-defined systems, promoting a more agile and responsive business environment. Historically, its inclusion has been a major step forward in adapting enterprise resource planning systems to the evolving needs of global organizations.
