Oracle Fusion Financials API

Oracle Fusion Financials provides an API (Application Programming Interface) that allows developers to integrate and interact with the financial management applications programmatically. The API enables users to retrieve, create, update, and delete data in Oracle Fusion Financials, as well as perform various operations and automate business processes.

Here are some key points regarding the Oracle Fusion Financials API:

1. REST API: Oracle Fusion Financials primarily offers a RESTful API, which follows the principles of Representational State Transfer (REST). It uses standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform operations on resources.

2. API Endpoint: You will need to authenticate your API requests using OAuth 2.0 to ensure secure access.

3. Resource Modules: The API is organized into different resource modules that correspond to the various functional areas of Oracle Fusion Financials, such as General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and more. Each module exposes specific resources and endpoints.

4. Data Formats: The API supports both JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and XML (eXtensible Markup Language) formats for request and response payloads. JSON is typically the preferred format.

5. API Catalog and Documentation: Oracle provides an API catalog and comprehensive documentation that outlines the available resources, endpoints, request/response structures, parameters, and examples of API usage. The documentation is available through the Oracle Help Center and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure documentation.

6. API Security: Access to the Oracle Fusion Financials API is secured through authentication and authorization mechanisms. OAuth 2.0 is commonly used for authentication, and role-based access controls (RBAC) are used to determine the level of access and permissions granted to API users.

7. Use Cases: The API can be used for a variety of use cases, including data integration with other systems, building custom applications that interact with Oracle Fusion Financials, automating business processes, and extracting data for reporting and analysis.

It’s important to refer to the official Oracle documentation and API reference guides specific to your version of Oracle Fusion Financials for detailed information on available endpoints, request/response structures, authentication mechanisms, and best practices for using the API.