💡 Feature Article: Groovy Scripts – Your Secret Weapon in
Procurement Automation
Groovy scripting in Oracle Cloud Procurement isn’t just for
developers — it’s a powerful tool for buyers, analysts, and process owners to
enforce policies, automate repetitive tasks, and improve data quality in
Purchase Orders (PO), Purchase Requisitions (PR), and Supplier management.
🔍 Where You Can Use Groovy Scripts
Purchase Orders → Auto-fill fields, validate amounts,
enforce business rules
Purchase Requisitions → Restrict categories, default
justifications, set DFFs
Supplier Portal → Validate supplier registration details
Approval Rules → Add conditional checks before routing for
approval
🛠 5 Essential Groovy Script Examples
|
Use Case |
Script Snippet |
|
Default Buyer on PO |
if (Buyer == null) { Buyer = "PROC_BUYER01" } |
|
Block High-Value PO Without Justification |
if (TotalAmount > 50000 && Justification ==
null) { throw new oracle.jbo.ValidationException("Justification
required") } |
|
Auto-Fill DFF Based on Supplier Country |
if (Supplier.Country == "IN") { Dff.Segment1 =
"Domestic" } else { Dff.Segment1 = "Import" } |
|
Restrict Item Category |
if (restrictedCategories.contains(CategoryCode) &&
getCurrentUser().UserName != "Admin") { throw new
oracle.jbo.ValidationException("Unauthorized category") } |
|
Derive Payment Terms by Supplier Type |
if (Supplier.SupplierTypeCode == "FOREIGN") {
PaymentTerms = "NET45" } else { PaymentTerms = "NET30" } |
📌 Quick Tips for Writing Groovy in Procurement
·
Always check for null values → if (field !=
null)
·
Use role-based restrictions instead of
hardcoding usernames
·
Test in non-PROD before deployment
·
Keep scripts modular with Object Functions
·
Document your code for future reference
🚀 Deployment Steps
1.
Go to Application Composer in Oracle Cloud
2.
Choose the Procurement object (PO, PR, Supplier)
3.
Create a Server-Side Trigger (Before Insert /
Before Update / Validation Rule)
4.
Paste your Groovy code and save
5.
Test thoroughly before moving to Production
📣 Call to Action
Got a repetitive task or compliance rule in Procurement that
could be automated?
Share your scenario with the Procurement Tech Team – we’ll help you turn it
into a Groovy-powered solution!
