You need to set up the dependent child relationship to record the number of dependent children. You need to indicate which of the contact relationships Oracle HR should treat as a dependent child relationship. You need to set these up before selecting the relationship of Contact with employees in the Contact window. Based on your set up, Oracle HR calculates the number of dependent children, which is seen in the Employment tab in the Person window.

Use the User Types and Statuses window.

   To set up dependent child details:

1. Select the name CONTACT from the lookups.

2. Select your Business Group.

3. Select the Child relationship.

4. Enter a brief description about the relationship you have selected.

5. Select YES for the Child relationship using the Further Information column. This enables Oracle HR to calculate the number of dependent children.

6. Save your work.