OIC - Handling Null or Empty BIP Report Files in Oracle Integration Cloud to Prevent Flow to Downstream Applications

To handle empty files or files with headers but no data in Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), follow these steps:

1. Handling Empty Files (Size = 0):

Check File Size: After invoking the BIP report, check if the file size is zero. If the file size is zero, it means the file is empty.

Action: If the file is empty (size = 0), throw a fault to prevent processing or send a notification to alert stakeholders that the file is empty.

2. Handling Files with Header but No Data:

Check File Content: If the file contains a header but no actual data rows (i.e., only the header is present), you need to read the file content.

Action: Parse the file to count the number of rows (excluding the header). If the row count is less than 2 (meaning only the header is present), throw a fault or apply a skip condition to prevent further processing.

By implementing these steps, you ensure that only valid files with data are processed, and empty or incomplete files are handled appropriately to avoid unnecessary downstream processing.