1. Scheduled Processes for SCM
  2. Import Supply Chain Data for Backlog Management

Import Supply Chain Data for Backlog Management

The Import Supply Chain Data for Backlog Management synchronizes sourcing and sourcing assignment data with Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM Backlog Management.

The process also performs these tasks:

  • Synchronizes item structure—specifically bill of materials (BOM) structure—and routing data with Backlog Management.
  • Removes backlog session data seven days prior to the current date.

When to Use

Run this process prior to launching Backlog Management for the first time. Then, run it frequently to reflect changes made to sourcing or sourcing assignment data. The process triggers automatically:

  • When changes are made to item structure and work definition data.
  • When sales orders are collected.

Privileges Required

  • Create Backlog Plan (MSC_CREATE_BACKLOG_PLAN_PRIV)

Specifications

Review these specifications before setting up this scheduled process:

Specification Description
Job Type Can be run at any time or on a schedule.
Frequency Run after launching Backlog Management for the first time. Then, run it frequently to update changes made to sourcing or sourcing assignment data.
Time of Day After work hours is preferred, for example, at 00:00:00 a.m. Can also be run at any time of the day.
Duration Typically, a few minutes to half an hour. Varies, based on the size of the data volume of the collected data.
Compatibility Only one instance of the job should be running at any time. There’s no current functional need to run multiple instances of this process simultaneously.

Parameters

None.

Troubleshooting Information

  • You can view the status of Import Supply Chain Data for Backlog Management process on the Scheduled Processes UI.
  • The validation errors and warning messages that prevented the Import Supply Chain Data for Backlog Management process from completing display in the error log.
  • Interactive warning validations are not available.
  • After you submit the scheduled process, you can perform any of these tasks in the Scheduled Processes UI:
    • Resubmit it
    • Put it on hold
    • Cancel the process
    • Release the process
  • If the job isn't finishing or if it fails:
    • Verify that it's not a generic issue affecting all scheduled processes.
    • Cancel or force cancel it. Provide the log file and ESS process ID information to product support.
    • Review the error messages in the log file.
    • If the reason for the failure isn’t clear from the logs, review the diagnostic logs and contact product support for more help.