How to find dff attributes in oracle apps

How to find dff attributes in oracle apps

In this post , We will be discuss about how to find dff attributes in oracle apps. If we saw the dff in Oracle apps form and we want to know which dff attributes using for that dff in oracle , then first thing , we need to know that dff name. After finding the DFF name we can go that DFF and find out the dff attributes using or configured for the dff in oracle form. Here below is the complete information about how to find dff attributes in oracle apps

Steps to find dff attributes in oracle apps

Step1:- For Example , here below is the DFF showing in AP Invoices and we want to know the DFF attributes using in Oracle Apps.

Step2:- We want to Know the DFF attributes for AP Invoice in Oracle apps. To know the DFF name for AP invoices. We need to go to the AP invoice Form as below.

In AP Invoice Page , Go to Help ==> Diagnostic ==> Examine.

Step2:- Now Select the $DESCRIPTIVE_FLEXFIELDS& as a value For Block.

For Field, It will show you the list of DFF in AP Form. Select the right one 'INV_SUM_FORMDER.DF'.

In Value it will show you the Exact DFF name 'Invoice' (Payable) is the Application name.

Step 3:- Now Go to Application Developer Responsibility ==> Flex Feilds ==> Descriptive ==> Segments

Find the DFF Name 'Invoice' as below.

For Each DFF there is an Standard Context code called 'Global Data Elements' . Any DFF segments created under this code ,will be show as default and will not context sensitive dff segments. 

Step 4:- To Create context sensitive dff , Now Click on the '+' icon to create the Context value under which we want to create the Dff segments.

Step 5:- Create new context Value 'Test Contxt DFF' now under this context code , we will create the  context sensitive dff segments.

click on Segments Button as below.

Step 6:- Enter the Context Sensitive Segments as below.

How to find dff attributes in oracle apps