This chapter describes the parameters and system configurations available for configuring the Oracle Retail Back Office application.
This section describes the parameters for the Back Office application. The parameters are itemized in tables by parameter group. For a description of the information in this table, see Table 3-1.
Table 4-1 describes the parameters in the Item parameter group.
Table 4-1 Back Office Item Parameter Group
Parameter | Attribute | Description |
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Function |
Determines whether the Planogram ID field is displayed on Back Office screens, where applicable. |
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Allowed Values |
Yes, No |
|
Default Value |
Yes |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Immediately |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
PlanogramDisplay |
|
Function |
Determines whether the operator can search for an item by manufacturer in Point-of-Service and Back Office. Also determines whether the Manufacturer field is displayed on the Item Information and Advanced Inquiry screens in Point-of-Service, Item Maintenance and Item Inquiry screens in Back Office. |
|
Allowed Values |
Yes, No |
|
Default Value |
No |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Immediately |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
SearchforItembyManufacturer |
Table 4-2 describes the parameter in the Password Policy parameter group. This parameter group is hidden.
Table 4-2 Back Office Password Policy Parameter Group
Parameter | Attribute | Description |
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Function |
Sets the length of the random temporary password generated by the system. |
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Allowed Values |
7 to 12 |
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Default Value |
12 |
|
Entry Field Type |
Numeric |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Immediately |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office, Central Office |
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Resides in XML or Database |
XML |
|
XML Name |
TemporaryPasswordLength |
Table 4-3 describes the parameters in the Reconciliation parameter group.
Table 4-3 Back Office Reconciliation Parameter Group
Parameter | Attribute | Description |
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Function |
Determines whether the expected totals are displayed during till reconcile. |
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Allowed Values |
Yes, No |
|
Default Value |
No |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
|
When the Modification Takes Effect |
Next till reconcile |
|
Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office, Central Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
BlindClose |
|
Function |
Determines the type of count to do when performing a bank deposit. |
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Allowed Values |
No, Summary, Detail If set to No, the system prompts for a total bank deposit amount. |
|
Default Value |
Detail |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
|
When the Modification Takes Effect |
Next time a bank deposit is performed |
|
Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
CountDepositTender |
|
Function |
Determines the type of count to do when the store is closed. Count the amount in the safe to use as the operating fund. |
|
Allowed Values |
No, Summary, Detail If set to No, the system does not prompt for a count. |
|
Default Value |
Summary |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Next end of day |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office, Central Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
CountOperatingFundsAtEndOfDay |
|
Function |
Determines the type of count to do when the store is opened. Count the amount in the safe to use as the operating fund. |
|
Allowed Values |
No, Summary, Detail If set to No, the system does not prompt for a count. |
|
Default Value |
Summary |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
|
When the Modification Takes Effect |
Next start of day |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office, Central Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
CountOperatingFundsAtStartOfDay |
|
Function |
Determines whether till pickups and loans use the safe or can be done register to register. |
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Allowed Values |
Yes, No If set to Yes, pickups are from register to safe and loans are from safe to register. If set to No, pickups and loans are from register to register. |
|
Default Value |
Yes |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Next start of day |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office, Central Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
OperateWithSafe |
|
Function |
Sets the expected operating fund amount for start of day and end of day processing. |
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Allowed Values |
0.00 to 9999.99 |
|
Default Value |
1000.00 |
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Entry Field Type |
Currency |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Next time the parameter is read |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office, Central Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
OperatingFundExpectedAmount |
|
Function |
Sets the tenders that are available for pickup. The function key for a tender is enabled only if that tender is included in this list. |
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Allowed Values |
Cash, Alternate Cash, Check, Alternate Check |
|
Default Value |
Cash, Alternate Cash, Check, Alternate Check |
|
Entry Field Type |
List |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Next time the parameter is read |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office, Central Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
PickupTenders |
|
Function |
Sets the tenders that can be counted at till reconcile. The function key for a tender is enabled only if that tender is included in this list. |
|
Allowed Values |
Cash, Check, Credit, Debit, TravelCheck, GiftCert, Coupon, GiftCard, StoreCredit, MallCert, PurchaseOrder, Money Order, CADCash, CADTravelCheck, CADCheck, CADGiftCert, CADStoreCredit, MXNGiftCert, MXNStoreCredit, GBPCash, GBPTravelCheck, GBPCheck, GBPGiftCert, GBPStoreCredit, EURGiftCert, EURStoreCredit, JPYGiftCert, JPYStoreCredit, USDCash, USDTravelCheck, USDCheck, USDGiftCert, USDStoreCredit |
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Default Value |
Cash, Check, Credit, Debit, TravelCheck, GiftCert, Coupon, GiftCard, StoreCredit, MallCert, PurchaseOrder, Money Order, CADCash, CADTravelCheck, CADCheck, CADGiftCert, CADStoreCredit, MXNGiftCert, MXNStoreCredit, GBPCash, GBPTravelCheck, GBPCheck, GBPGiftCert, GBPStoreCredit, EURGiftCert, EURStoreCredit, JPYGiftCert, JPYStoreCredit, USDCash, USDTravelCheck, USDCheck, USDGiftCert, USDStoreCredit |
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Entry Field Type |
List |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Next till reconcile |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office, Central Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
TendersToCountAtTillReconcile |
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Transaction ID Sequence Number Maximum |
Function |
Sets the transaction sequence number at which the system will rollover and begin the sequence again. Note: It is recommended that this parameter is set during implementation and then not changed. |
Allowed Values |
1 to 9999 |
|
Default Value |
9999 |
|
Entry Field Type |
Numeric |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Immediately |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
TransactionIDSequenceNumberMaximum |
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Transaction ID Sequence Number Skip Zero |
Function |
Determines if the system will skip the number zero when rolling over the transaction number sequence. Note: It is recommended that this parameter is set during implementation and then not changed. |
Allowed Values |
Yes, No |
|
Default Value |
Yes |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
Immediately |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
TransactionIDSequenceNumberSkipZero |
Table 4-4 describes the parameters in the Till parameter group.
Table 4-4 Back Office Till Parameter Group
Parameter | Attribute | Description |
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Function |
Determines the type of count to do when the till is opened. Count the amount in the till to use as the float for the beginning of the business day. |
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Allowed Values |
No, Summary, Detail If set to No, the system does not prompt for a count. |
|
Default Value |
Detail |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
|
When the Modification Takes Effect |
At restart of application |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
CountFloatAtOpen |
|
Function |
Determines the type of count to do when the till is closed. Count the amount in the till to use as the float for the beginning of the next business day. |
|
Allowed Values |
No, Summary, Detail If set to No, the system does not prompt for a count. |
|
Default Value |
Summary |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
|
When the Modification Takes Effect |
At restart of application |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office |
|
Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
CountFloatAtReconcile |
|
Function |
Determines the type of count to do when the till is closed. Count the amount in the till. |
|
Allowed Values |
No, Summary, Detail If set to No, the system does not prompt for a count. |
|
Default Value |
Detail |
|
Entry Field Type |
Discrete |
|
When the Modification Takes Effect |
At restart of application |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
Back Office |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
Database |
|
XML Name |
CountTillAtReconcile |
Table 4-5 describes the parameters in the Transaction ID parameter group.
Table 4-5 Back Office Transaction ID Parameter Group
Parameter | Attribute | Description |
---|---|---|
Function |
Sets the length of the sequence number portion of the transaction ID. |
|
Allowed Values |
4 to 10 |
|
Default Value |
4 |
|
Entry Field Type |
Numeric |
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Applications Affected by Modifications to the Parameter |
Point-of-Service, Back Office, Central Office, Returns Management |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
At restart of application |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
None |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
SequenceNumberLength |
|
Function |
Sets the length of the store ID portion of the transaction ID. |
|
Allowed Values |
5 to 7 |
|
Default Value |
5 |
|
Entry Field Type |
Numeric |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
At restart of application |
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Applications Affected by Modifications to the Parameter |
Point-of-Service, Back Office, Central Office, Returns Management |
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Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
None |
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Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
StoreIDLength |
|
Function |
Sets the length of the workstation ID portion of the transaction ID. |
|
Allowed Values |
3 to 5 |
|
Default Value |
3 |
|
Entry Field Type |
Numeric |
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Applications Affected by Modifications to the Parameter |
Point-of-Service, Back Office, Central Office, Returns Management |
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When the Modification Takes Effect |
At restart of application |
|
Applications Where the Parameter Can be Modified in the User Interface |
None |
|
Resides in XML, Database, or Properties File |
XML |
|
XML Name |
WorkstationIDLength |