1 Introduction

This chapter introduces Oracle Fusion Middleware Release Notes for Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.1). It includes the following topics:

1.1 Latest Release Information

This document is accurate at the time of publication. Oracle will update the release notes periodically after the software release. You can access the latest information and additions to these release notes on the Oracle Technology Network at:

http://docs.oracle.com/

1.2 Purpose of this Document

This document contains the release information for Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.1). It describes differences between the software and its documented functionality.

Oracle recommends you review its contents before installing or working with the product.

1.3 Bugs Fixed

The Oracle Database Client 11g Release (11.1.0.7) bug fixes listed in Table 1-1 are included in this Forms and Reports release:

Table 1-1 Oracle Database Client 11.1.0.7 Bug Fixes

Database Patch Number Associated Forms Bug Number Description of Symptoms

7708340

9296440

ERROR "INTERNAL ERROR [PHD_GET_DEFN:DI_U_NAM RHS]" COMPILING A FORM UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS

9868734

9049483

FORMS BUILDER 11G CRASHES WHEN OPENING PLL CREATED WITH 10.1.2 ON WINDOWS

NOTE: Additional steps are required on Unix operating systems. See Note 1058240.1 on My Oracle Support for more information.

9965029

9496636

FORMS FRM-93652 WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EXIT FORMS FROM MENU AFTER ENTER QU

10407723

9764631

ORA-06508 RAISED WHEN CLOSE_FORM ISSUED FROM THE CALLED FORM WITH LIBRARY ATTACHERY


1.4 About the Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.1) Documentation Library

The Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.1) documentation library provides documentation specific to this Oracle Fusion Middleware release.

The books in this library include cross-references to existing Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) documentation that applies to the software in this release.

For example:

1.5 Additional Release Notes for This Release

The release notes in this document are specific to the Oracle Forms and Reports 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.1) software.

For additional release notes that apply to this release, review the applicable release notes available in the latest Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) documentation library on the Oracle Technology Network (OTN).

1.6 System Requirements and Specifications

Oracle Fusion Middleware installation and configuration will not complete successfully unless users meet the hardware and software pre-requisite requirements before installation. For more information, review the Oracle Fusion Middleware System Requirements and Specifications document for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 2 (11.1.2) for Forms and Reports:

http://docs.oracle.com/html/E25460_01/r2_fr_requirements.htm

1.7 Certification Information

The latest certification information for Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1) and 11g Release 2 (11.1.2.1) is available at the Oracle Fusion Middleware Supported System Configurations Central Hub:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/middleware/ias/downloads/fusion-certification-100350.html

1.8 Licensing Information

Licensing information for Oracle Fusion Middleware is available at:

http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E36355_01/doc.1112/e36893/toc.htm