p_datetrack_update_mode, p_datetrack_delete_mode

Understanding the p_datetrack_update_mode Control Parameter in HRMS API

The p_datetract_update_mode control parameter enables you to define the type of DateTrack change to be made. This mandatory parameter must be set to one of the values as mentioned below:

UPDATE - Keep history of existing information
CORRECTION - Correct existing information
UPDATE_OVERRIDE - Replace all scheduled changes
UPDATE_CHANGE_INSERT - Insert this change before next scheduled change

Understanding the p_datetrack_delete_mode Control Parameter

The p_datetract_update_mode control parameter enables you to define the type of DateTrack deletion to be made. This mandatory parameter must be set to one of the following values:

ZAP - Completely remove from the database
DELETE - Set end date to effective date
FUTURE_CHANGE - Remove all scheduled changes
DELETE_NEXT_CHANGE - Remove next change

How to clear Apache Cache from Application without bouncing listener.

While going through one of the HRMS blogs i stumbled on a very interesting article on how to clear the Apache cache without bouncing the listener. Here are the steps:

1. Navigate to "Functional Administrator" responsibility.
2. Once logged in click on the "Core Services" tab.
3. Click on "Caching Framework" link in the blue menu bar.
4. Click on "Global Configuration" link in the left vertical menu.
5. In the "Cache Policy" region click on the "Clear All Cache" button.
6. Click the "Yes" button to confirm the action.
7. Click the "Apply" button to apply the changes.

The above steps will clear the apache cache without the need of bouncing by the DBA's


Reference: http://oraclehrmsways.blogspot.com