Problem Statement

In Oracle Fusion, instances like production, staging, and development play critical roles in managing and maintaining enterprise applications. The production instance, in particular, holds the most crucial real-time data and configurations that drive day-to-day business operations. However, there are scenarios where users need access to this production data—or other instances—without the risk of unintentional modifications.

The challenge lies in providing users with the necessary access to view data and configurations while ensuring that no changes can be made. This is where the need for a robust read-only access solution comes into play.

Solution

To address the need for read-only access in Oracle Fusion, we can implement a solution that provides users with the ability to view data and configurations without granting them the permissions to modify anything. This solution is versatile and can be applied to any instance, whether it’s production, staging, or development. However, it is particularly useful in production environments, where data integrity and security are of utmost importance.

The solution involves creating custom roles that restrict access to only view permissions. By carefully defining these roles and assigning them to the appropriate users, you can ensure that they have access to the necessary information without the risk of accidental or unauthorized changes.

Steps to Implement Read-Only Access

To enable read-only access for a user in Oracle Fusion, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to Setup and Maintenance:

• Navigate to the Setup and Maintenance work area.

• Use the Manage Administrator Profile Values task.

2. Search for the Profile Option:

• Enter FND_READ_ONLY_MODE in the Profile Option Code field.

• Click Search.

3. Add a New Profile Value:

• In the FND_READ_ONLY_MODE: Profile Values section, click New.

• Set Profile Level to User.

• Select the desired User Name.

• Set Profile Value to Enabled.

4. Save and Apply:

• Click Save and Close.

When the user next signs in, they will see a banner indicating that read-only mode is active. They can view and edit values, but they won’t be able to save any changes.