File-Based Data Import (FBDI) templates are essentially predefined spreadsheets that you can use to import data into Oracle Fusion applications, including Oracle Fusion Project Portfolio Management (PPM). Using these templates can simplify the data loading process, as the structure of the templates matches the expected data format for Oracle Fusion.

For Oracle Fusion PPM, there are multiple FBDI templates available for different purposes, such as:

1. Project Definition: For importing project definitions.
2. Task Definition: For importing task details.
3. Project Budgets and Forecasts: For importing budget and forecast details.
4. Resource Assignment: For importing resource assignments to projects and tasks.
5. Expenditure Batches: For importing expenditure batches for project costing.
6. Other specific areas related to project financial management, grants, contracts, etc.

Here are some general steps to use FBDI templates in Oracle Fusion PPM:

1. Download the FBDI Template: Access the specific FBDI template you need from Oracle’s documentation or through Oracle Support.

2. Populate the Template: Fill in the required data in the spreadsheet. Ensure data is accurate and follows the necessary format.

3. Generate CSV: Once you’ve populated the spreadsheet, save it as a .csv file.

4. Zip the File: Depending on the method you’re using to upload, you might need to compress the CSV file into a .zip format.

5. Upload to Oracle Fusion: Use the “File Import and Export” functionality in Oracle Fusion to upload the zipped file.

6. Run the Import Job: Navigate to the relevant import job in Oracle Fusion PPM and run it to process the uploaded file.

7. Review and Resolve Errors: If there are any issues with the imported data, you’ll receive error messages. Review and rectify these issues, then re-upload and run the import job again.