We are pleased to announce that the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.8.0_431 (8u431) on the JRE 8 codeline is now certified with Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Releases 12.2. This JRE release is available for download as Patch 37063177 per the following document:  Supported Java SE Downloads on MOS (MOS 1439822.1)

Where can I find the JRE 8 requirements for EBS?

Full requirements for using Oracle E-Business Suite Releases 12.2 and 12.1 with JRE 8 are listed in the following documents:

Are there any special considerations for running JRE 8 on a Mac?

JRE 8 can be used with Oracle E-Business Suite Releases 12.2 and 12.1 on Mac. To see a list of browsers and JRE versions certified on different macOS versions, refer to:

What if I am Still Using the JRE Plug-In?

This article answers some questions you may have on the subject.

Note:  Java Web Start has been recommended for EBS since April 2017.  Future blog articles for JRE 8 on this blog will no longer include information regarding the JRE Plug-In. 

Are there any known issues I should be aware of?

Patches have been made available to fix an issue with Java Web Start, where attempting to open a URL from Oracle Forms or any Java applet in Oracle E-Business Suite may appear to do nothing, but no errors are seen. For more information, refer to the article New Patches to Resolve Issue With EBS Desktop Clients Using JRE 8u291 or Later.

Can you still use Java Plug-In with this JRE 8 Update?

If you have not already done so, you should now have plans to migrate to Java Web Start using this latest JRE 8 update.  In case you are still working on moving to Java Web Start, we highly recommend that you uptake this JRE 8 update while still using Java Plug-In.

Note: September 2020 was an important deadline for you if you are still using the Java Plug-in. From that date, EBS Support’s ability to help customers who continue to use the Java Plug-in is on a best-efforts basis only.

How do I get support adopting this latest Java CPU?

If you are using Java Web Start and require assistance with applying this CPU, you can log a service request for assistance from Java Support.

For those of you still in transition to Java Web Start, refer to the following question in our My Oracle Support note, FAQ: Essentials of Java Usage in Oracle E-Business Suite (MOS Note 2510500.1):

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