PeopleSoft Search Technology

PeopleSoft combined with PeopleTools provides search capabilities using the PeopleSoft Search Framework search instances. The PeopleSoft Search Framework provides a standard method to use search indexes for all PeopleSoft applications.

PeopleSoft Query and Connected Query are used by search definitions that define the content used by search indexes. Search indexes should be updated incrementally, which keeps the data current within the index.

Within the Financials/Supply Chain product areas, PeopleSoft Search Framework indexes have been implemented in these areas:

  1. Key components within the Procure-to-Pay business process.

    This enables users to perform keyword searches against these components based on specific field values or keywords provided they have been granted security access.

  2. Global search using a keyword search box.

    The keyword search box is located in the Oracle portal header. This enables users, who have the appropriate security, to search across business processes using keyword searches.

The purpose of the PeopleSoft Search feature is to provide the ability to:

  • Search on key words that enable users to find transactions and work with data without having to navigate using menus.

  • Refine results using facets.

  • Take direct action from search results.

  • Search to deeper levels within nested data.

  • Search for specific values and unstructured text across multiple data locations.

Click this link to view a short video about PeopleSoft Global Search for FSCM.