Oracle R12 EBusiness Suite Role Based Access Control and Roles Lifecycle Management

Abstract

Oracle E-Business Suite R12 is a widely used ERP solution that provides integrated view of information across multiple functions and sources. It allows for simplified business process tools for Shared service model e.g. Centralized Operation where multiple operating units can be supported. Security considerations are vital for such operations in large enterprises. R12 introduced Role Based Access Control security based on ANSI RBAC standard. R12 RBAC implementation is challenged with lack of Roles Lifecycle Management (RLM) process which also contributes to challenges such as Segregation of duty (SOD), and controlling access to PII for multi-country operation for common functional areas. The paper will propose a possible Roles Lifecycle Management process.