Keeping up with EPM Cloud

Oracle are constantly releasing new functionality each month as part of their monthly EPM patches, as well as removing old functionality from time to time in order to move forward with the latest features.   On that note, I’m writing to make sure you’re aware that the July 24.07 patch will be the end to all non-Redwood themes in Oracle EPM! This means that Oracle will automatically update all EPM Cloud environments that use a non-Redwood theme to the Redwood Experience, and there will no longer be an option to use a non-Redwood theme. This is applicable for all Account Reconciliation, Financial Consolidation and Close, FreeForm, Narrative Reporting, Planning, Profitability and Cost Management, and Tax Reporting environments. The July 24.07 patch will be applied on: Friday 5 th July for Test Environments Friday 19 th July for Production Environments As explained in my previous blog ( https://brovanture.com/oracle-cloud-epm-latest-features-out-with-the-old-and-in-with-t...

As we all know, Oracle release new functionality every month as part of their monthly EPM patches, however what you may not know is that some of the old functionality will no longer be available soon and only the new features will be supported and enhanced going forward. While all these new features are exciting, sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the latest features alongside maintaining your existing application, which we totally understand. That’s why we recommend taking a pause to review the following areas in your system to ensure you’re utilising the latest functionality and not relying on any functionality that will soon be decommissioned: 1. Converting to the Redwood experience The Redwood experience is an appearance setting which enables the latest look and feel for EPM. While non-redwood themes such as Blue Sky are currently still available, there is a plan to discontinue non-redwood themes in EPM therefore it is highly recommended to switch over as soon as poss...