In my previous blog titled 'Multiple Time Zones in Single Global Instance - A Business Perspective', I have discussed about the key business requirements and challenges in implementing multiple time zones in a single global instance from Finance and Accounting perspective. In this blog, we will discuss on How Oracle LETZ (Legal Entity Time Zone) Solution could address these challenges for Global companies that operate in multiple time zones in single global instance.
What is LETZ?
LETZ is a standard, but controlled Oracle feature introduced in 11.5.10. In LETZ, Oracle has identified certain transactional events and enabled conversion of legal date and period of those events from server time zone (Corporate Time Zone) to the time zone of the legal entity in which the event has occurred.