How to find dff name in oracle apps

How to find dff name in oracle apps

In this post , We will be discuss about How to find dff name in oracle apps. To find the dff name is very important , if we want to configure the DFf in oracle apps. Without knowing the dff name , we cannot configure the dff and enable in oracle application. To use any dff in oracle apps , we need to make it enable and then configure as per our requirement.We will be discuss about steps to find dff name in oracle apps. Here below is the complete about how to find dff name in oracle apps.

Detail steps to find dff name in oracle apps

For Example , We want to create the DFF 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.

How to find dff name in oracle apps