Oracle EPM Groovy Engine Update – August 2025 Follow-Up: Validate Your Scripts Now

In continuation of our earlier post on the upcoming Groovy Engine update in Oracle EPM Cloud, Oracle has now released a Groovy Script Validator as part of the August 2025 update. This tool is a proactive measure to help users prepare for the stricter validation rules that will be enforced in a future release later this year.

🔄 Recap: What’s Changing?

Oracle is tightening the rules around Groovy script validation to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability. These changes will affect Groovy business rules across modules like Planning, Financial Consolidation and Close, Tax Reporting, FreeForm, and Enterprise PCM.

Scripts that previously passed validation may now fail due to:

• Implicit typing (def instead of explicit types)
• Deprecated syntax and functions
• Incorrect use of runtime prompt variables
• Type mismatches and floating-point precision issues

🆕 What’s New in August 2025?

The Groovy Script Validator is now available to help you identify and fix these issues before the new engine goes live. You can access it via:

• Application > Overview > Actions > Groovy Script Validator

Once executed, the validator generates a detailed report (GroovyValidationReport.html) accessible from:

• Jobs page under Recent Activity
• Inbox/Outbox Explorer

This report highlights problematic scripts and provides actionable guidance to resolve them.

📘 Key Fixes from Oracle’s Documentation

Oracle’s official guide, Resolving Groovy Business Rule Validation Issues, outlines several common fixes:

✅ Use Explicit Typing

List<Double> myList = [1.0d, 2.0d, 3.0d]

✅ Correct Runtime Prompt Usage

String entity = rtps.get("Entity").toString()

✅ Avoid Deprecated Date Functions

Calendar today = Calendar.getInstance()

✅ Ensure Floating-Point Precision

double value = 1212.34d

📌 Why This Matters

Failing to update your scripts could result in broken business rules once the new engine is deployed. By validating and refactoring now, you ensure:

• Business continuity
• Improved script performance
• Compliance with Oracle’s evolving standards

Final Thoughts

Oracle’s August 2025 update is a critical checkpoint for EPM Cloud users. The Groovy Script Validator is your best ally in preparing for the stricter engine rules. Don’t wait—run the validator, review the report, and start updating your scripts today.

Stay tuned for more updates as Oracle finalizes the rollout later this year!