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Overview

The ALR_RESPONSE_MESSAGES table is a core data repository within the Oracle E-Business Suite Alert (ALR) module, serving as the definitive log for all inbound replies to alert notifications. In the context of Oracle EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, this table is critical for the closed-loop functionality of the Alert Manager. When an alert is configured to accept responses (e.g., for approval workflows, status updates, or data submissions), any reply sent by a recipient—whether via email, a web interface, or another channel—is captured and stored as a record in this table. It acts as the central ledger linking an incoming response to the original alert action and its associated response definitions, enabling automated processing and audit trails.

Key Information Stored

While the provided metadata does not list specific columns beyond the foreign keys, the table's primary purpose dictates the nature of its data. The primary key, RESPONSE_MESSAGE_ID, uniquely identifies each received reply. Crucially, the table stores foreign key relationships that contextualize the response. These include identifiers for the originating alert (APPLICATION_ID, ALERT_ID), the specific response set and valid response option expected (RESPONSE_SET_ID, RESPONSE_ID), and technical handles for message processing (NODE_HANDLE, MESSAGE_HANDLE). The table likely also contains the raw response text, timestamps, and sender information, linking the actual user input to the predefined, valid responses in the system for validation and action execution.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is auditing and troubleshooting the response lifecycle for critical business alerts, such as purchase order approvals or inventory threshold confirmations. Administrators can query this table to verify receipt of responses or diagnose failures in response processing. A common reporting query involves joining to related tables to see which alerts received responses and what actions were triggered.

• Sample Query for Response Audit:
  SELECT arm.response_message_id, arm.alert_id, avr.response_name, arah.action_details
FROM alr_response_messages arm,
alr_valid_responses avr,
alr_response_action_history arah
WHERE arm.application_id = avr.application_id
AND arm.alert_id = avr.alert_id
AND arm.response_set_id = avr.response_set_id
AND arm.response_id = avr.response_id
AND arm.response_message_id = arah.response_message_id
AND arm.alert_id = :your_alert_id;

Related Objects

ALR_RESPONSE_MESSAGES sits at the intersection of several key Alert tables, as defined by its foreign key constraints.

• Referenced By (Child Table):
  • ALR_RESPONSE_ACTION_HISTORY: Links each stored response message to the subsequent action history record via RESPONSE_MESSAGE_ID, creating an audit trail of executed actions.
• References (Parent Tables):
  • ALR_ACTUAL_RESPONSES: Joined via NODE_HANDLE and MESSAGE_HANDLE, linking to the technical processing details of the response.
  • ALR_VALID_RESPONSES: Joined via APPLICATION_ID, ALERT_ID, RESPONSE_SET_ID, and RESPONSE_ID. This validates the incoming response against the list of predefined, acceptable responses for the alert.
  • ALR_RESPONSE_SETS: Joined via APPLICATION_ID, ALERT_ID, and RESPONSE_SET_ID, providing context for the group of valid responses to which this reply belongs.