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SAP integration App is now live on Oracle’s marketplace

We have developed a slick way of integrating SAP with any Oracle EPM application including the ability to integrate with SAP S4 Hana public cloud. We have developed an easy process, using the Oracle tools that come with EPM, where our clients provide the SAP login details and we do the rest.

 
 
August’s EPM Update

August’s Oracle EPM update brings crucial changes for developers and finance users alike. Groovy rule validation is now essential, with breaking changes coming as soon as October.

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Ed Graham, founder, and director at GK shares why his past experience can help a client implement a successful finance system and why an EPM is the best way to kick start their digital transformation.

 
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New Dimensions, New Possibilities: October Oracle EPM Highlights

At a Glance:
  • Custom Dimensions in Financials – You can now add new dimensions incrementally in OEP_FS without rebuilding your application – perfect for evolving business needs.
  • Smart View 25.200 Released – Packed with enhancements, fixes, and smoother workflows – ideal if you only update Smart View once a year.
  • Forms & Dashboards 1.0 De-supported – October marks the end of legacy versions; all users must move to 2.0 for continued support and performance.

 Ability to add new custom dimensions

You can now incrementally enable custom dimensions in Financials. The new dimensions are available only in the OEP_FS cube even if you have other modules enabled.

Oracle’s Business Benefit:

Customers often seek adding custom dimensions to support business growth post going live or after using Financials for some time. This feature enables this without having to rebuild the application.

GK’s View:

Great update, we recommend reviewing Financials planning applications to see if they would benefit from additional dimensions. It also means there is now no excuse for ‘Spare’ dimensions to be created in EPM applications.

New Version of Oracle Smart View for Office

Oracle Smart View for Office version 25.200 is now available.

The following new features are included:

  • Enhancements to IPM Insights in Smart View
  • Simplified Workflow for Setting User Variables When Opening a Form or Dashboard
  • New Roles of Job Viewer and Job Manager in Job Console
  • Control Preservation of Numeric Comments in Ad Hoc Grids
  • Open Artifacts Using Web Launch in New Workbook
  • Constants Added to HypGetOption / HypSetOption VBA Functions

 

Oracle’s Business Benefit:

This Smart View release includes the latest features, improvements, and defect fixes.

GK’s View:

We find that Oracle uses the second yearly Smart View update (25.200) to fix bugs and defects found after in the first yearly Smart View update (25.100). Therefore, we generally recommend deploying this update if you only update Smart View once per year.

Old Forms and Dashboards De-supported

Effective October 2025, all environments will default to the 2.0 setting for Forms and Dashboards with existing environments having the option to switch back to 1.0 with no support for 1.0. All new environments deployed effective October (25.10) will be deployed with Forms 2.0 and Dashboard 2.0 only; the option to switch to Forms 1.0 will no longer be available.

Customers are advised to change application settings from 1.0 to 2.0 and convert their dashboards from 1.0 to 2.0 as soon as possible. Gaps found in 2.0 should be reported using the Service Request process so that Oracle Support can evaluate if the request is justified and, if so, resolve them. Any issues found in 1.0 for either Forms or Dashboards will be resolved in 2.0 if it can be reproduced in 2.0. There will be no bug fixes or enhancements to Forms 1.0 or Dashboard 1.0.

 

Oracle’s Business Benefit:

This upgrade provides enhanced scalability, performance, and ongoing support, ensuring that your business runs on the most advanced and future-ready foundation.

GK’s View:

It is confusing to have two versions of forms and dashboards even though the old versions are better in some cases. Therefore, we support the change to remove the old versions and are available immediately to help Oracle customers manage this change.

Link: De-Support of Legacy Features

Summary

October’s update focuses on flexibility, reliability, and future-readiness. From adding new custom dimensions without a rebuild, to deploying the Smart View 25.200 release for better stability, and completing the move to Forms and Dashboards 2.0, this update is all about streamlining your EPM environment. If you haven’t yet planned your 2.0 migration or Smart View rollout, now’s the time – these enhancements ensure your Oracle EPM setup is modern, scalable, and ready for what’s next.

Want to make the most of these updates?

Book a complimentary consultation with our Senior Director to explore how Oracle EPM can streamline and optimise your financial processes.

Whether you’re already using Oracle EPM or just starting to explore its potential, we’ll help you understand which updates matter most to your business, identify automation opportunities, and build a tailored strategy aligned with your goals.

The GK Integrator is now live!

Is The GK Integrator Right for You?

It’s built for organisations that:

  • Use Oracle EPM Cloud with SAP, Dynamics 365, or SQL.

  • Lose days to manual extracts and uploads.

  • Rely on IT for every password reset or system change.

  • Spend heavily on external consultants and bespoke scripts.

  • Need secure, compliant integrations without the complexity.

 
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GK’s Oracle EPM Implementation Success Webinar: Transforming Financial Planning at NEO Energy

 
 

GK Integrator app

We have developed a slick way of integrating SAP with any Oracle EPM application including the ability to integrate with SAP S4 Hana public cloud.

 

G-Cloud 14

We’re live on G-Cloud 14. This means public sector organisations can now easily access our Oracle EPM services on the Digital Marketplace!

 

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