FND Audit Table Changes by Column
Description:
Reports all changes to an audited application table.
The report has one row per audit transaction and audited column showing the old and new audit column value.
Parameters
Audit Table, Audit Date From, Audit Date To, Audited Users, Include Audit Columns, Informational Audit Table Columns, Additional Info Table, Additional Info Table Columns, Record Filter
Used tables
&from_audit_tables, &from_tables
Categories
Related reports
AR Transactions and Lines, FND Audit Setup
Dependencies
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Example Report
FND Audit Table Changes by Column 06-Sep-2020 112717.xlsx
Report SQL
www.enginatics.com/reports/fnd-audit-table-changes-by-column/
Blitz Report™ import options
FND_Audit_Table_Changes_by_Column.xml
Executive Summary
The FND Audit Table Changes by Column report is a universal tool for querying data from any Oracle Audit Trail table. It presents the history of changes in a normalized format, with one row per changed column.
Business Challenge
- Forensic Analysis: Investigating exactly what changed, who changed it, and when.
- Data Recovery: Finding the previous value of a field to reverse an accidental update.
- Security Monitoring: Tracking changes to sensitive fields like bank accounts or salary.
The Solution
This Blitz Report uses dynamic SQL to query the specific shadow table for the selected entity:
- Universal Access: Can query any table enabled for Audit Trail (e.g.,
FND_USER_A,PO_VENDORS_A). - Granular Detail: Shows the “Old Value” and “New Value” side-by-side for each specific column.
- User Context: Identifies the EBS user who made the change, not just the database user.
Technical Architecture
The report uses a dynamic SQL structure (indicated by &from_audit_tables). It constructs the query at runtime based on the Audit Table parameter selected by the user. It joins the shadow table (e.g., _A) with FND_USER to resolve the WHO columns.
Parameters & Filtering
- Audit Table: The specific table to query (Required).
- Date Range: To limit the history.
- Record Filter: A flexible
WHEREclause to find specific records (e.g.,VENDOR_NAME like 'ABC%').
Performance & Optimization
- Indexing: Shadow tables can grow very large. Ensure the shadow table has indices on the primary key and timestamp columns for performance.
- Date Range: Always use a date range to avoid scanning millions of historical audit records.
FAQ
- Q: Why do I see multiple rows for one update?
- A: If a user updates 5 fields in a single save, this report will show 5 rows—one for each column changed.
- Q: Can I see the primary key of the record?
- A: Yes, the report typically includes the primary key columns to identify the record.
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