Oracle Cloud 23D Release: What You Need to Know
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Published: 2023-10-09 11:03:49

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It’s time for yet another Oracle update! These rollouts ensure that you are equipped with the latest features, improved functionality, and fortified security. The most recent feather in Oracle’s cap is the release of Oracle 23D, a game-changer that brings significant enhancements to its Financials, Supply Chain Management, and Human Capital Management modules.

At Opkey, we understand the importance of staying ahead in the technology race. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce our expert analysis and recommendations to all Oracle users who are eager to make the most of the Oracle 23D update. Our mission? To guide you toward a seamless transition and help you harness the full potential of this cutting-edge release.

In this blog, we will overview several important changes that come with 23D. Our goal is to empower you with the insights and strategies needed to ensure a smooth and successful update. Ready to optimize your testing protocols? Check out 6 Tips to Sail Through Your Next Oracle Cloud Update.

**What’s New in the Oracle 23D Release**?

Oracle Cloud 23D Updates in the Human Capital Management Module
The Oracle Cloud 23D release brings several enhancements, including the ability to audit mass document downloads, add non-workers as line managers, introduce position budgeting, group similar jobs for scheduling, and enhance job searches with new filters.

Additionally, users can now select LOV values more easily, access Fusion Analytics insights, prevent junk email notifications, and prepare for the discontinuation of Share Personal Info support in the 24B update.

HCM for the US includes improvements to the “Manage Locations” task, while global payroll interfaces offer more flexibility for integrating absence records with third-party vendors. The Redwood experience includes new pages and enhancements for document records, employment contracts, transactions, and workforce structure management.

**Oracle Cloud 23D Updates in the Financials Module**

In Common Financials, performance improvements are introduced for AP and AR Reconciliation, and rounding conversion options are enabled for transaction tax amounts.

In Budgetary Control, the ability to disable budgetary control for all journal sources is added. In Payables, automation features streamline invoice creation and payment processing, while new acknowledgment processes are introduced for ISO 20022 standards.
Expenses now support centrally-billed travel cards, and J.P. Morgan corporate card holders benefit from touchless expense submission and real-time expense creation.

Finally, General Ledger allows administrators to exclude Auto Accounting Journal Entries, and Fixed Assets enforces capitalization thresholds and introduces user roles for asset transactions in Oracle Cloud 23D.

**Oracle Cloud 23D Updates in the Supply Chain Management Module**

Financial flows can now be identified based on transaction dates for intercompany shipments. Procurement introduces vacation rules, enhances purchase order management, and adds features for supplier communication and attachment handling.

Inventory Management allows better tracking of lot-controlled goods and improved handling of transfer orders. Cost Management includes a more robust cost rollup process and enhanced inventory counting. Manufacturing gains flexibility in work center calendars, material picking, and data security policies.

Order Management introduces order header holds, subscription integration, and enhanced note capturing.

**Oracle Cloud 23D Updates in the Project Financial Management Module**

In Project Management Common, Apple Mac devices now support Microsoft Excel for file-based data import spreadsheets (FBDI). In Billing & Revenue Management, you can attach additional documents when sending contracts via email and check approval progress directly from contract search results.

Project managers can access invoice details by drilling down on the invoice number.

The Oracle Fusion 23D release comes with more features and enhancements in each of the modules — Financials, SCM, and HCM. Check out Opkey’s Advisory Document for the Oracle Cloud 23D Release to get complete details on these updates.

**Opkey for Oracle Cloud Testing**

Opkey specializes in Oracle Cloud updates. We’ve guided healthcare providers like Cottage Health to a higher reality of Oracle Cloud update testing. (They reduced test cycle times by 87% and achieved 100% test coverage with our test automation platform.)

Opkey empowers clients with 5,000+ pre-built Oracle Cloud test cases across Oracle modules. Opkey includes an Impact Analysis report with each Oracle Cloud release. Our customers mitigated their maintenance effort by 80% with our Self-healing reusable test scripts. The end-to-end testing platform streamlines complex test management.

Opkey’s comprehensive test automation capabilities ensure that all new features and updates in Oracle 23D are thoroughly tested for functionality, security, and performance. With Opkey, businesses can automate their testing processes, reducing manual effort and minimizing the risk of errors.

Oracle 23D is a significant update with enhanced Cloud integration, AI-driven security, and improved performance. To make the most of these advancements and ensure a smooth transition, businesses can rely on Opkey’s test automation solutions.

‍ This partnership between Oracle and Opkey will accelerate and de-risk test automation solutions for Oracle customers throughout their Cloud and on-premise transformations.