Practical XML Publisher Reporting in Oracle Apps R12

Are you tasked with creating custom reports in Oracle E-Business Suite but don't know where to start? This course provides a clear path to mastering XML Publisher (also known as BI Publisher) for your reporting needs. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently transform raw business data into professional, formatted reports. You'll move from basic concepts to building complex, dynamic documents that can be automatically distributed to the right people, in the right format. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of XML Publisher and its components in Oracle Apps R12. - Extract data for your reports using both declarative Data Templates and procedural PL/SQL methods. - Design and build pixel-perfect, feature-rich report layouts from scratch using RTF templates. - Implement dynamic features such as conditional formatting, calculations, dynamic logos, and barcodes. - Configure and execute XML Bursting to automatically deliver reports via email or SFTP. - Apply best practices for creating maintainable, multi-language, and multi-layout reports. - Register your reports as concurrent programs and submit them through standard application interfaces. The course begins with foundational principles, ensuring you understand the key terminology and workflow before progressing to hands-on report development and advanced customization techniques. This course is designed for beginners, including Oracle technical consultants, developers, and DBAs. No prior experience with XML Publisher is required, though a basic understanding of SQL is beneficial. Start building powerful custom reports today.