Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM)
The Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) is a module within UCSDPLAN that allows users to record and report on Resource Commitments held by their Financial Unit(s), and facilitates manual transfer of those committed resources on the General Ledger. This page consolidate resources around access, training, support and reporting.
Getting Access
Please refer to KB0035836: How to Request Access to the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) for complete instructions. Access to RCAM is distinct from general access to UCSDPLAN, though users must have access to UCSDPLAN before they can be provisioned access in RCAM. If UCSDPLAN access is needed, please refer to KB0035018 for instructions on obtaining UCSDPLAN access. Please note that RCAM transactor access is currently restricted to users with B-level Financial Unit access and above.
New RCAM Report Viewers and Transactors must also complete the appropriate pre-access e-course for their role in UCLC prior to requesting access to RCAM.
- Introduction to Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) for Transactors
- Introduction to Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) for Report Viewers
Training and Support
In addition to the pre-access courses, there is also an in-depth course for transactors in the UC Learning Center:
Other available training and support channels include:
- Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs): Search the Knowledge Base for "RCAM" to access many in-depth articles on the RCAM tool and available reports
- Microsoft Teams Channel: Join the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) Community of Practice channel to ask questions and stay up to date on RCAM news
For technical issues, please submit a ticket via the Services and Support ticket portal: Select Budget & Planning > Oracle Planning & Budgeting (EPBCS) > Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM)
Training for Report Viewers
In addition to the resources listed above, a series of short microlearning videos have been created to support RCAM report viewers. These videos, as well as other supporting documentation, can be found in the tabs below.
RCAM Report Basics
The concept of Amount Types is important when viewing the Record Lookup Dashboard, or the results tab of the various reports. As a reminder, here is a brief overview of the three Amount Types:
- Total Amount: Projected year-end total including adjustments (reflects anticipated General Ledger transfers)
- Beginning Balance: Starting annual amount before adjustments (reflects anticipated Recurring Adjustments for Budget Adjustment Module)
- Approved Budget: Annual approved budget (uses Beginning Balance if not entered)
Here is some additional general guidance for interacting with RCAM report data:
Access and Availability
- Available through Business Analytics Hub under RCAM Dashboard (requires access via KB0035836)
- Data availability mirrors your UCSDPLAN/RCAM access permissions
- Only displays records within your approved Financial Unit hierarchy
- Shows current values processed by prior business day (not real-time)
Search Capabilities
- Search by CTID, Budget Type, Commitment Status, and Source/Destination Chartstrings
- Accepts partial values and is case-insensitive for most search fields
- Multiple ID search allows space-separated CTIDs
- Single ID search uses 8-digit CTID format (e.g., "CT008432")
- Budget types: One-Time, One-Time-MultiYr, Recurring
- Status options: Active, Completed, Hold, Inactive
Report Structure
- Two tabs:
- Report Prompts Tab for filtering with default "(All)" settings
- Results Tab where filtered data is displayed
- Changes in Report Prompts are automatically applied to results
Export Functionality
- For reports that are best viewed in Excel, download data as CSV using "Crosstab" format
- Must verify filters are applied before downloading
- Downloaded files include both visible and tooltip fields
Resource Commitment Record Lookup Dashboard
The Resource Commitment Record Lookup Dashboard provides details for a single resource commitment record, as entered in the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM).
The dashboard is available from the Business Analytics Hub under the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) Dashboard. To request access to reports in the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) Dashboard, please refer to KB0035836. For more detailed documentation about this report, please refer to this Blink page.
Resource Commitment Period Detail Report
The Resource Commitment Period Detail Report provides period-level detail for all records in the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM).
The report is available from the Business Analytics Hub under the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) Dashboard. To request access to reports in the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) Dashboard, please refer to KB0035836. For more detailed documentation about this report, please refer to this Blink page.
Good to Know - this report is best viewed in Excel
Resource Commitments by Destination – Summary Report
The Resource Commitments by Destination Summary Report provides several summary views of Source resource commitment records and annual committed amounts by Destination elements, as entered in the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM).
The report is available from the Business Analytics Hub under the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) Dashboard. To request access to reports in the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) Dashboard, please refer to KB0035836. For more detailed documentation about this report, please refer to this Blink page.
Good to Know - unpushed commitments feature sand-colored highlighting, and hovering over amounts displays additional information in tooltips
Total Resource Commitments – Summary Report
The Total Resource Commitments Summary Report provides a summary view of all resource commitment records to which a user has access, along with annual committed amounts, as entered in the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM).
The report is available from the Business Analytics Hub under the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) Dashboard. To request access to reports in the Resource Commitment Allocation Module (RCAM) Dashboard, please refer to KB0035836. For more detailed documentation about this report, please refer to this Blink page.
Good to Know - unpushed commitments feature sand-colored highlighting, and hovering over amounts displays additional information in tooltips