Mastering the Oracle EBS 12.2.13 Upgrade: Effective Testing Strategies

Rohit Bhandari - Sep 23 - - Dev Community

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The latest update of Oracle E-Business Suite has launched many features that make the management for businesses more efficient and user-friendly. This latest version can be quite stressful for organizations as upgrading might lead to complicated existing processes and consequences. Hence, a well-defined testing strategy is crucial if the transition with the Oracle EBS 12.2.13 Release is to be smooth without much stress.

Thorough Test Planning

An Oracle EBS upgrade needs precise test planning. For this reason, devote 30-40% of project time towards testing while concentrating on business processes affected by the EBS 12.2.13 release. Test automation further accelerates this process by quickly executing test cases and reducing overall testing time. A definite test plan with a clear scope, resources and timelines ensure that essential areas are covered thus streamlining it and optimizing the utilization of resources.

Risk-Based Testing

Rank the test cases according to the probable influence and risk levels. Risk-based testing focuses on critical areas that can significantly affect business operations if they fail. By addressing high-risk components first, you may limit possible interruptions as well as ensure that the most crucial functionalities are thoroughly tested. This will assist in optimizing the distribution of testing resources hence reducing the probability of serious issues after release.

Comprehensive End-to-End Testing

The entire business process can be validated through end-to-end testing to ensure that all related systems continue functioning well after an upgrade. This type of testing helps identify problems capable of affecting multiple applications or even different integrations, thus ensuring that the new version (Oracle EBS 12.2.13) does not disturb overall business functioning. Check for processes flowing across various modules if you want to verify that they still maintain their functions.

CEMLI Compliance and Fixes

A thorough assessment of CEMLIs (Customizations Extensions Modifications Integrations) compliance must be done. Examine the current customizations and integrations for any potential issues associated with the new release. Determine which customizations and integrations should be checked or corrected to be compatible with EBS 12.2.13. Early addressing of these issues minimizes disruptions in the functioning of the company and ensures smooth operation after upgrading.

Continuous Monitoring and Feedback

To pinpoint and solve challenges in real time, consistent surveillance should be done throughout the testing period. Create a feedback loop that allows testers to report problems and make comments during the entire process. By promptly addressing feedback, you can improve your testing strategy and manage emerging issues effectively.

These practices may help mitigate stress during the Oracle EBS 12.2.13 Release so that the upgrade can go as planned by making it a seamless process from start to finish. Opkey test automation platform offers AI-based no-code automation solutions that simplify the testing process, increase test coverage, decrease manual effort and costs that go along with it.

Opkey streamlines Oracle EBS upgrades with its no-code platform, accessible to non-technical users, and AI-driven test management that speeds execution by 3x times. Its end-to-end testing identifies risks in middleware and third-party applications, ensuring seamless updates and reducing upgrade stress. Choosing Opkey reduces testing cycle timeframes, boosts accuracy and guarantees a smooth upgrade of Oracle EBS leading to a more reliable than ever before implementation.

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