Oracle Fusion HCM HDL

August 31, 2023

Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management (HCM) is a suite of human resources applications that provides a comprehensive range of tools to manage the complete employee lifecycle within an organization. HCM Data Loader (HDL) is a utility within Oracle Fusion HCM that allows you to bulk-load data from external sources into the Fusion HCM database.

HDL is commonly used for tasks such as:

Initial data loading during system implementation
Ongoing batch imports of large data sets
Data migration from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion HCM

Core HDL Components:

HDL Files: Data to be loaded is typically structured in HDL formatted files. These are CSV files that adhere to HDL’s specific schema.
Import and Load Process: Once the HDL files are prepared, they can be uploaded into the Fusion HCM system. After validation checks, the data gets inserted or updated in the database.
Error Handling: Any errors encountered during the load can be reviewed, and corrective action can be taken.

HDL File Format Example:

Here is an example of how an HDL file may look for loading employee data:

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MERGE|Worker|123_ABC|2021–01–01|1|HIRE

Steps to Use HDL:

Prepare Data: Prepare the HDL formatted CSV file(s) with the data to be loaded.
Upload File: Use the “Load Data from File” task in Oracle Fusion HCM to upload your HDL file.
Run Process: Initiate the import and load process.
Review Logs: Examine logs for errors or inconsistencies and rectify them.

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