Flex Fields

Define Flex Fields.

Flex Fields are configurable fields that opens in a window from a regular Oracle Application window. They collect and display both required and additional informations for the business as needed. They are of two types - Key Flex Fields (KFF) and Descriptive Flex Field (DFF). KFF captures required information, while DFF capture additional information as may be required by an Organization. The use of DFF is optional. A DFF appears on a form as a single-space field enclosed by brackets.

How many Key Flex Fields are there in Oracle HRMS and what are they?

6 Key Flex Fields are mandatory in Oracle HRMS namely:

1. Job KFF
2. Position KFF
3. Grade KFF
4. Competence KFF
5. People Group KFF &
6. Cost Allocation KFF
   

Define the 6 Key Flex Fields.

Job KFF: Job KFF enables to record basic job details in an enterprise.

Position KFF: Position KFF helps to define employee role within Oracle HRMS.

Grade KFF: Grade KFF enables to record grade details of employees in an enterprise.

Competence KFF: Competence KFF is used to create competencies specific to the Business Group.

People Group KFF: People Group KFF is used to add user specific key information to employee assignment. It can also be said that People Group is one way to “group” employees eligible for a specific benefit.

Cost Allocation KFF: Cost Allocation KFF is used to collect and accumulate costs associated with running a payroll.