Extensible Flexfields in Fusion Cloud

Extensible Flexfields in Fusion Cloud 

Extensible Flexfields (EFFs) in Oracle Fusion Cloud are a powerful feature that provides businesses with the flexibility to extend the data model of Oracle Fusion applications without needing custom development. They allow organizations to add additional attributes or fields to standard Oracle Fusion objects, adapting the applications to specific business needs.

Key Characteristics of Extensible Flexfields:

1. Structure and Configuration:
   
   1. EFFs consist of contexts, pages, and attributes. A context represents a logical grouping of attributes, and each context can have multiple pages, with each page holding various attributes or fields.
   2. Attributes are the individual fields where data is stored, and they can be configured to capture different types of data (e.g., text, date, number).
2. Dynamic Nature:
   
   1. Unlike Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs), which are relatively static, EFFs can be more dynamic. Based on the context, different sets of attributes can be displayed to the user.
3. Context-Sensitive Data Capture:
   
   1. EFFs can capture data that is specific to a particular business scenario or context. For example, additional information for a product can vary depending on its category.
4. Highly Customizable:
   
   1. They offer a high degree of customization in terms of the number of fields, the type of data captured, and how data is presented and validated.
5. User Interface Integration:
   
   1. EFFs are integrated into the Oracle Fusion application user interfaces, providing a seamless experience for end-users.
6. Applications of Extensible Flexfields:
7. EFFs are used across various Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, including Human Capital Management (HCM), Financials, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and more.
8. They are particularly useful for capturing additional, unique data that is not accommodated by the standard application fields.