EBS FRM-40735: WHEN-NEW-ITEM-INSTANCE trigger raised unhandled exception

What is EBS FRM-40735: WHEN-NEW-ITEM-INSTANCE trigger raised unhandled exception

Understanding Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS)

Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) is an integrated set of business applications for automating customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and supply chain management (SCM) processes. It is designed to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and provide real-time insights into business performance.

Identifying the Symptom

While using Oracle EBS, you may encounter the error message: FRM-40735: WHEN-NEW-ITEM-INSTANCE trigger raised unhandled exception. This typically occurs when navigating through forms or entering data into fields.

What You Observe

Users will see a pop-up error message indicating that an unhandled exception has occurred in the WHEN-NEW-ITEM-INSTANCE trigger. This disrupts the workflow and may prevent further data entry or navigation within the form.

Explaining the Issue

The FRM-40735 error is specific to Oracle Forms, a component of Oracle EBS. This error indicates that an exception was raised in the WHEN-NEW-ITEM-INSTANCE trigger, but there was no exception handling code to manage it. This trigger is executed when the focus moves to a new item in the form, and any unhandled exceptions can cause the form to malfunction.

Common Causes

Missing exception handling code in the trigger. Incorrect logic or syntax errors within the trigger code. Dependencies on other triggers or database objects that are not properly managed.

Steps to Fix the Issue

To resolve the FRM-40735 error, follow these steps:

1. Review the Trigger Code

Open the form in Oracle Forms Builder and navigate to the WHEN-NEW-ITEM-INSTANCE trigger. Carefully review the code for any logical errors or missing exception handling.

2. Implement Exception Handling

Add exception handling to the trigger code. Use the following structure as a guide:

BEGIN -- Your trigger logic hereEXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN -- Handle exceptions MESSAGE('An error occurred: ' || SQLERRM); RAISE FORM_TRIGGER_FAILURE;END;

3. Test the Form

After implementing the changes, compile the form and test it thoroughly to ensure that the error is resolved and that the form behaves as expected.

4. Check Dependencies

If the issue persists, verify any dependencies on other triggers or database objects. Ensure that all related components are functioning correctly and are not causing the trigger to fail.

Additional Resources

For more information on handling exceptions in Oracle Forms, refer to the Oracle Forms Documentation. You can also explore Oracle Community Forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.