Oracle Fusion 26C · SCM · Forecasting

Oracle Forecasting 26C Release Intelligence

4 feature changes for Oracle Forecasting in 26C (July 2026) — covering process logic, accounting rules, integration payloads, security policies and reporting outputs. 3 High/Critical items require prioritised regression validation; 1 Medium items should be sampled.

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3 High/Critical
1 Medium
0 Low
10 pages
8 APIs
26C Forecasting Command Center
JUL 2026
Total Features
4
High Severity
3
Affected Pages
10
Affected APIs
8
High/Critical3
Medium1
Low0
RELEASE OVERVIEW

What Changed in Oracle Forecasting 26C

Oracle Fusion 26C (July 2026) delivers 4 feature changes for Oracle Forecasting — covering process logic, accounting rules, integration payloads, security policies and reporting outputs. 3 are High or Critical severity and require prioritised regression validation before production cutover. Below: every individual change with affected components, recommended test cases and business impact.

4
Total Changes
3
High / Critical
10
Pages Affected
8
APIs Affected
FEATURE-BY-FEATURE BREAKDOWN

All 4 Forecasting 26C Changes

Each card shows the change type, severity, affected pages and APIs, recommended test cases and business impact rationale.

AI-driven Demand Forecast Accuracy Improvement

High
Type: Process / Data Opt-in: Opt-in

Enhanced machine learning forecasting model improves prediction accuracy using historical demand patterns, seasonality, and external signals

Affected pages
Create Forecast, Manage Forecast, Demand Planning Work Area
Affected APIs
Demand Forecast REST API, Planning Data Load API
ESS jobs
Run Demand Plan, Refresh Forecast, Optimize Supply Plan
Configuration
Forecast Profile, Planning Calendar, Demand Schedules
Business processes
Demand Forecast Generation, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning
Data objects
Forecast History, Item Master, Demand Plans
RECOMMENDED TEST CASES

Generate forecast for seasonal item, compare ML vs manual forecast, validate variance thresholds

WHY IT MATTERS

Improves forecast accuracy and reduces inventory holding cost and stockouts

Scenario-Based What-If Planning Enhancements

Medium
Type: Process / UI Opt-in: Opt-in

Introduces enhanced scenario modeling for comparing multiple demand/supply assumptions in real time

Affected pages
Scenario Planner, What-If Analysis Page, Forecast Comparison Dashboard
Affected APIs
Scenario REST API, Planning Simulation API
ESS jobs
Run Simulation Job, Compare Scenarios Job
Configuration
Scenario Configuration, Simulation Rules
Business processes
Strategic Planning, Demand Sensing, Supply Chain Optimization
Data objects
Scenario Definitions, Forecast Versions
RECOMMENDED TEST CASES

Create multiple scenarios (best/base/worst), validate forecast variance, compare outputs

WHY IT MATTERS

Enables better decision-making through simulation-based planning

External Data Integration for Forecast Enrichment

High
Type: Data / Integration Opt-in: Opt-in

Supports ingestion of external market signals (weather, promotions, macroeconomic indicators) into forecasting engine

Affected pages
External Data Integration Page, Forecast Data Enrichment Workbench
Affected APIs
External Data Import API, Fusion Planning Data Loader
ESS jobs
External Data Refresh Job, Data Sync Job
Configuration
External Data Mapping Configurations
Business processes
Demand Signal Processing, Forecast Enrichment, Advanced Planning
Data objects
External Data Sets, Demand Signal Repository
RECOMMENDED TEST CASES

Load external datasets, validate mapping, test forecast uplift impact

WHY IT MATTERS

Improves forecast reliability using real-world external factors

Auto-Reforecast Trigger Based on Demand Deviations

High
Type: Process Opt-in: Opt-in

System automatically triggers reforecast when actual demand deviates beyond configured thresholds

Affected pages
Forecast Exception Dashboard, Manage Forecast Rules
Affected APIs
Forecast Adjustment API, Exception Monitoring API
ESS jobs
Reforecast Job, Exception Detection Job
Configuration
Forecast Threshold Configuration, Alert Rules
Business processes
Exception Management, Continuous Forecasting
Data objects
Actual Sales, Forecast Baseline, Threshold Rules
RECOMMENDED TEST CASES

Simulate demand spike/drop, validate auto reforecast trigger, check alert generation

WHY IT MATTERS

Reduces manual intervention and improves responsiveness to demand changes

AFFECTED COMPONENTS · DEDUPED

Components Touched by Forecasting 26C

Unique pages, APIs, ESS jobs, configurations and business processes across all 4 26C changes.

Affected Pages

10
Create Forecast Demand Planning Work Area External Data Integration Page Forecast Comparison Dashboard Forecast Data Enrichment Workbench Forecast Exception Dashboard Manage Forecast Manage Forecast Rules Scenario Planner What-If Analysis Page

Affected APIs

8
Demand Forecast REST API Exception Monitoring API External Data Import API Forecast Adjustment API Fusion Planning Data Loader Planning Data Load API Planning Simulation API Scenario REST API

ESS Jobs

9
Compare Scenarios Job Data Sync Job Exception Detection Job External Data Refresh Job Optimize Supply Plan Reforecast Job Refresh Forecast Run Demand Plan Run Simulation Job

Configuration Objects

8
Alert Rules Demand Schedules External Data Mapping Configurations Forecast Profile Forecast Threshold Configuration Planning Calendar Scenario Configuration Simulation Rules

Business Processes

11
Advanced Planning Continuous Forecasting Demand Forecast Generation Demand Sensing Demand Signal Processing Exception Management Forecast Enrichment Inventory Planning Strategic Planning Supply Chain Optimization Supply Planning

Data Objects

10
Actual Sales Demand Plans Demand Signal Repository External Data Sets Forecast Baseline Forecast History Forecast Versions Item Master Scenario Definitions Threshold Rules
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Oracle Forecasting 26C FAQ

What changed in Oracle Forecasting 26C?

Oracle Fusion Forecasting 26C delivered 4 feature changes — 3 High/Critical severity, 1 Medium, 0 Low. Changes spanned UI updates, AI/automation enhancements, integration improvements and compliance updates. See the full breakdown above.

How many High-severity items are in Forecasting 26C?

3 items in Oracle Fusion Forecasting 26C are classified as High or Critical severity. These require dedicated regression testing before production rollout.

What pages and APIs are affected?

Affected components include 10 unique pages, 8 APIs, 9 ESS jobs, and 8 configuration objects across the 4 feature changes. See "Affected Components" section above.

When does Oracle 26C release for Forecasting?

Oracle Fusion 26C is the Q3 2026 quarterly update, scheduled for July 2026. Forecasting is among the impacted modules in this release with 4 feature changes.

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