Oracle Apps: Purpose of FNDLOAD Utility

The FNDLOAD utility in Oracle Apps is a powerful tool used to transfer data between Oracle Applications instances. Its main purpose is to load or extract Oracle Application Object Library (AOL) objects, such as menus, responsibilities, and concurrent programs, between different environments.

It is commonly used for tasks like migrating configurations, uploading customizations, or simply backing up and restoring AOL objects. FNDLOAD can help streamline the deployment process and ensure consistency across multiple environments.

To use FNDLOAD, you need to specify the object type, the action (upload or download), and the source and target environments. The utility generates a .ldt file containing the object data, which can then be imported into another instance using the appropriate Oracle Applications form or concurrent program.

Overall, mastering FNDLOAD is essential for Oracle Apps developers and administrators to efficiently manage and deploy configurations within the Oracle E-Business Suite.