Shortcut to run BIP report in Fusion (Sandbox)

 Requirement 
How to access Oracle BIP Report from fusion without accessing Tools >  Reports and Analytics and ESS job. 

Solution
We can use sandbox to setup a shorcut in required screen in Oracle fusion. 

Create a sandbox using Structure option.

 

 

Select create page entry option. 

Select the group name where you want to keep this shortcut. 

EL expression can be used to control access for specifc user or role 

Select Link type = Dynamic URL and provide the report path and name ( as shown) in destination for web application. 

Save and publish the sandbox. 

Go to path and a shortcut will be shown on selected group. 

Different methods to access BIP Report in Oracle Fusion

Requirement 
What are different ways one can access BIP Reports 

Solution 
Reports can be accessed via - 

1) Reports and Analytics - Go to report path and run or schedule report 

2) Oracle Fusion Scheduled Process - Setup and ESS job for BIP report and access report data by running ESS job from Oracle fusion. 

3) Oracle Fusion (any screen) -  We can use sandbox to create new page entry and link this with report path. A BIP report can be linked using Static and Dynamic options. 

Static - This will be not instance dependent and report URL will be full link including instance details. 
Dynamic -  Suggested to use as this need only report path and name. Instance name will be automatically added based on used instance.