1. Securing HCM
  2. Provide Read-Only Access

Provide Read-Only Access

Some users may need read-only access to Oracle HCM Cloud. The Read Only Mode (FND_READ_ONLY_MODE) profile option controls read-only access.

This topic describes how to set Read Only Mode for specific users. Some situations in which read-only access is required are:

  • A help desk representative must replicate a user's transaction without saving any changes.

  • An auditor reviews application data for regulatory reasons but isn't authorized to change anything.

Set the Read Only Mode Profile Option

To enable read-only mode for a user:

  1. In the Setup and Maintenance work area, use the Manage Administrator Profile Values task.

  2. In the Search section of the Manage Administrator Profile Values page, enter FND_READ_ONLY_MODE in the Profile Option Code field and click Search.

  3. In the FND_READ_ONLY_MODE: Profile Values section of the page, click the New icon.

  4. In the new row of the profile values table:

    1. Set Profile Level to User.

    2. In the User Name field, search for and select the user.

    3. Set Profile Value to Enabled to activate read-only access for the selected user.

  5. Click Save and Close.

When the user next signs in, a page banner reminds the user that read-only mode is in effect and no changes can be made.