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Overview
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Overview

The AK_FLOW_PAGES table is a core repository object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Application Object Library (AK) module. It serves as the central mapping table that defines the structure of a flow by linking specific pages to it. A flow represents a navigational sequence or a business process, such as a guided setup or a complex transaction. This table establishes which pages constitute a given flow and, critically, designates the primary region for each page. This primary region is the main content area that is typically rendered when the page is accessed within the flow's context. The table's integrity is maintained through primary and foreign key relationships with other fundamental AK repository tables, ensuring consistent application navigation and metadata management across EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is defined by a composite primary key and several foreign key columns that establish critical relationships. The primary key uniquely identifies a page within a specific flow and consists of four columns: FLOW_CODE, FLOW_APPLICATION_ID, PAGE_CODE, and PAGE_APPLICATION_ID. These columns store the internal codes and owning application identifiers for the flow and the page, respectively. Furthermore, the table stores the PRIMARY_REGION_CODE and PRIMARY_REGION_APPL_ID, which point to the region designated as the main content area for that page-flow combination. This design allows for a single page to be reused in multiple flows, potentially with a different primary region defined in each context.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed for metadata queries to understand or debug application navigation, generate flow documentation, or support customizations. A common use case is to list all pages within a specific flow to understand its sequence. For example, to find all pages in the 'XYZ_ONBOARDING' flow from application 660, a developer or analyst might execute:

  • SELECT PAGE_CODE, PAGE_APPLICATION_ID, PRIMARY_REGION_CODE FROM AK_FLOW_PAGES WHERE FLOW_CODE = 'XYZ_ONBOARDING' AND FLOW_APPLICATION_ID = 660 ORDER BY <sequence_column_if_available>;

Another critical query involves identifying which flow a particular page belongs to, which is essential for tracing the source of runtime errors or understanding page dependencies. Reporting on flow-page relationships for audit or impact analysis before applying patches or performing upgrades is also a standard practice reliant on this table.

Related Objects

The AK_FLOW_PAGES table is centrally connected to other key AK repository tables via documented foreign key relationships. The primary relationships are:

  • AK_FLOWS: The table has a foreign key (FLOW_CODE, FLOW_APPLICATION_ID) referencing AK_FLOWS. Conversely, AK_FLOWS references AK_FLOW_PAGES for its primary page (PRIMARY_PAGE_CODE, PRIMARY_PAGE_APPL_ID).
  • AK_FLOW_PAGE_REGIONS: A foreign key relationship exists where (FLOW_APPLICATION_ID, PAGE_CODE, PAGE_APPLICATION_ID, PRIMARY_REGION_CODE, FLOW_CODE, PRIMARY_REGION_APPL_ID) in AK_FLOW_PAGES references AK_FLOW_PAGE_REGIONS. This enforces that the designated primary region is valid for that page.
  • AK_FLOW_PAGES_TL: The Translation table is linked to the base table via the primary key columns (FLOW_CODE, FLOW_APPLICATION_ID, PAGE_CODE, PAGE_APPLICATION_ID) to store user-visible names in multiple languages.