Defining Feature Function Security

To set up feature function security, use the Feature Security User Setup component.

This section provides an overview of feature function security setup and discusses how to establish feature function security at the:

Feature level
Function level
Field level

Pages Used to Set up Feature Function Security

Page Name	Definition Name	Navigation	Usage
Order Management	INSTALLATION_OM	select Setup Financials/Supply Chain, then select Install, then select Installation Options Click the Order Management link on the Product Options page.	Use to turn on or off feature function security.
Features	FFS_USERFTR	select Setup Financials/Supply Chain, then select Security, then select Feature Security by User select Setup Financials/Supply Chain, then select Security, then select Feature Security by Role select Setup Financials/Supply Chain, then select Security, then select Feature Security by Business Unit select Setup Financials/Supply Chain, then select Security, then select Feature Security for INST	Set up feature function security for features at the installation, business unit, role, and user level. The installation level is the default and is required.
Functions	FFS_USERFUNC	Click the Select Functions link from the Features page.	Set up feature function security for functions at the installation, business unit, role, and user level.
Fields	FFS_USERFIELDS	Click the Select Fields link from the Functions page.	Set up feature function security for fields at the installation, business unit, role, and user level.
Valid Values	FFS_FLDVAL_DTL	Click the Valid Values button on the Fields page.	Use to establish additional options for each field.

Understanding Feature Function Security Setup

At the Installation Options level for Order Management, you establish whether to use feature function security.

The pages that you use to set up the security are the same irrespective of whether you are establishing feature function security by installation, business unit, role, or user ID. Feature function security at the installation level is required and is used as the default. The hierarchy of the security from bottom to top is installation, business unit, role, and user ID.

It is important that you carefully consider how you are going to use the levels of security that you establish and that you examine your choices if you are encountering problems with the system. For example, you may have two CSRs who can update different fields based on their user ID or role security.

Features Page

Use the Features page (FFS_USERFTR) to set up feature function security for features at the installation, business unit, role, and user level.

Navigation

select Setup Financials/Supply Chain, then select Security, then select Feature Security by User
select Setup Financials/Supply Chain, then select Security, then select Feature Security by Role
select Setup Financials/Supply Chain, then select Security, then select Feature Security by Business Unit
select Setup Financials/Supply Chain, then select Security, then select Feature Security for INST

Image: Features page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Features page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Business Unit Type

If you are establishing security at the business unit level, select Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Order Management, Purchasing, or Work Order.

Activate Security for Feature

Select to activate security for each feature. Selecting this check box activates the security for the feature at this level (user, role, business unit, or installation). Leaving this check box unchecked tells the system that security for this feature is not defined at this security level.

Activate All Features at this Security Level

Click the button to activate security for all features at this security level.

Deactivate All Features at this Security Level

Click the button to deactivate feature security at this security level.

Functions Page

Use the Functions page (FFS_USERFUNC) to set up feature function security for functions at the installation, business unit, role, and user level.

Navigation

Click the Select Functions link from the Features page.

Image: Functions page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Functions page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Activate Function for Level

Select to activate security for the function at this level. Selecting this check box activates the security for the function at this level (user, role, business unit, or installation). Leaving this check box unchecked tells the system that security for this function is not defined at this security level

Select Fields

Click this link to access the Fields page.

Note: The link is unavailable for entry if there are no associated fields with the function.

Activate These Functions at this Security Level

Click the button to activate security for all functions in the feature at this security level.

Deactivate These Functions at this Security Level

Click the button deactivate all security for functions in the feature at this security level.

Fields Page

Use the Fields page (FFS_USERFIELDS) to set up feature function security for fields at the installation, business unit, role, and user level.

Navigation

Click the Select Fields link from the Functions page.

Image: Fields page

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Fields page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Display

Select if you want the field to be displayed. If not selected, the field will be hidden.

Enable for Update

Select if you want the field to be available for update. Some fields are unavailable for entry. For example, the Total Order field is calculated by the system and is not available to be updated.

Description

Describes the field or option by label, page title, and helpful additional information for fields that might seem redundant otherwise. Description and Feature Field Type should be considered together to determine which field on the page is being controlled. For example, Go to / Order Entry Form / Line Page Navigation is for the line level page navigation on the Order Entry Form page accessed from the Line menu. The feature field type also tells you this field is a push button or link.

Feature Field Type

Describes the type of field. Use this field to help determine which field on the page is being controlled.

Valid Values

Click this link to define valid values for certain drop-down fields. Use this feature to restrict navigation within certain components. For example, if the field is for page navigation, you can add the links that you want to be accessible.

Select All Fields for this Function

To select all of the fields for display and update.

De-select All Fields for this Function

To clear all of the fields for display and update.

Select All Fields For Display Only

To select all of the fields for display.