Use of Plain Text password to Generate an EPM Automate Warning

EPM Automate will display a warning if you use a plain-text password during command execution. The preferred secure method to pass credentials and parameter values is to use the -p option. For instructions on using the -p option, see Using a Parameter File to Pass Values for Command Execution in Working with EPM Automate.

Applies to: Account Reconciliation, Profitability and Cost Management, Close Management and Consolidation, FreeForm, Narrative Reporting, Planning and Budgeting, Tax Reporting

Business Benefit: This enhancement improves security by ensuring that credentials are hidden during command execution.

Tips And Considerations

Use these Implementation Best Practices to ensure success with your REST API projects.

Key Resources

• Using a Parameter File to Pass Values for Command Execution in Working with EPM Automate

Access Requirements

• Service Administrators