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The AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical repository for storing corporate card profile configurations within the Accounts Payable (AP) module. This table plays a pivotal role in managing corporate card programs, enabling organizations to define and enforce policies related to employee card usage, expense reporting, and reconciliation processes. Below is a detailed breakdown of its structure, purpose, and functional significance.

Table Overview

AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL is a multi-org enabled table, meaning it stores data for multiple operating units within a single instance of Oracle EBS. It serves as the foundation for configuring corporate card programs, linking cardholders, transaction rules, and accounting setups. The table is primarily accessed through the "Corporate Card Programs" functionality in the AP module.

Key Columns and Their Significance

CARD_PROFILE_ID: Primary key, uniquely identifying each card profile.
NAME: User-defined name for the card profile (e.g., "Executive Travel Cards").
DESCRIPTION: Detailed explanation of the card profile's purpose.
ENABLED_FLAG: Indicates whether the profile is active (Y/N).
START_DATE_ACTIVE and END_DATE_ACTIVE: Define the validity period of the profile.
ORG_ID: Associates the profile with a specific operating unit.
DEFAULT_ACCOUNT_CCID: Default accounting flexfield ID for card transactions.
AUTO_CLEARING_FLAG: Determines if transactions auto-reconcile (Y/N).
CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY: Standard Oracle audit columns.

Functional Integration

The table integrates with several EBS components:

AP_CARD_PROGRAM_RULES: Defines validation rules (e.g., spending limits) linked to profiles.
AP_CARD_HOLDERS_ALL: Maps employees to card profiles.
AP_CARD_TRX_ALL: Stores transactions tied to profiles.
GL_CODE_COMBINATIONS: References accounting segments via DEFAULT_ACCOUNT_CCID.

Business Process Impact

Profiles configured in this table drive critical processes:

Expense Policy Enforcement: Spending limits and merchant restrictions are enforced at the profile level.
Automated Reconciliation: Profiles with AUTO_CLEARING_FLAG=Y enable system-matched transactions to auto-clear.
Multi-Org Compliance: The ORG_ID ensures card usage adheres to organizational boundaries.
Accounting Automation: Default accounts streamline journal entry creation for card transactions.

Technical Considerations

Indexes: Typically indexed on CARD_PROFILE_ID, ORG_ID, and NAME for performance.
APIs: Custom integrations should use Oracle's public APIs (e.g., AP_CARD_PROFILE_PKG) rather than direct DML.
Data Security: Access is controlled via Oracle's Multi-Org Access Control (MOAC) and function security.

Upgrade Implications

Between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, the table structure remains largely unchanged, but enhancements in 12.2.2 include:

Improved integration with Oracle Fusion Middleware for card data feeds.
Additional validation hooks for profile updates.
Enhanced auditing capabilities for regulatory compliance.

Common Use Cases

Setting up distinct profiles for travel cards vs. procurement cards.
Configuring regional card programs with different accounting rules per operating unit.
Implementing phased card program rollouts using START_DATE_ACTIVE.

In summary, AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL is a cornerstone of Oracle EBS's corporate card management functionality, providing the structural framework for policy enforcement, accounting automation, and multi-org compliance. Its proper configuration is essential for organizations leveraging corporate card programs within their procure-to-pay processes.

Lookup Type: OIE_DATA_CAPTURE_TYPE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Data Capture Type for Expense Types , description: Lookup for the three types of data capture that can be enabled for expense types ,
Lookup Type: AP_CC_EMPLOYEE_TYPES 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: All Employee Types , description: Employee types ,
Lookup Type: AP_CC_EMPLOYEE_TYPES 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: All Employee Types , description: Employee types ,
Lookup Type: OIE_DATA_CAPTURE_TYPE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Data Capture Type for Expense Types , description: Lookup for the three types of data capture that can be enabled for expense types ,
Concurrent Program: APXCCOUT_INACT_PROC 12.1.1
execution_filename: APXCCOUT , product: AP - Payables , user_name: APXCCOUT , description: Credit Card Outstanding Charges Report , argument_method: Standard , enabled: Yes , execution_method: Oracle Reports ,
Concurrent Program: APXCCOUT_INACT_PROC 12.2.2
execution_filename: APXCCOUT , product: AP - Payables , user_name: APXCCOUT , description: Credit Card Outstanding Charges Report , argument_method: Standard , enabled: Yes , execution_method: Oracle Reports ,
Lookup Type: AP_CC_OPERATION_TYPES 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: CC Operation Types , description: Credit Card Report Operation Types ,
Lookup Type: AP_CC_OPERATION_TYPES 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: CC Operation Types , description: Credit Card Report Operation Types ,
Table: AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL 12.2.2
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL, object_name:AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Information about the profiles assigned to credit cards distributed to your employees , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL ,
Table: AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL, object_name:AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Information about the profiles assigned to credit cards distributed to your employees , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CARD_PROFILES_ALL ,
Table: AP_CARDS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CARDS_ALL, object_name:AP_CARDS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Information about credit cards issued to employees , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CARDS_ALL ,
Table: AP_CARDS_ALL 12.2.2
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CARDS_ALL, object_name:AP_CARDS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Information about credit cards issued to employees , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CARDS_ALL ,
Table: AP_CREDIT_CARD_TRXNS_ALL 12.2.2
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CREDIT_CARD_TRXNS_ALL, object_name:AP_CREDIT_CARD_TRXNS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Detailed information about the credit card transactions of your employees , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CREDIT_CARD_TRXNS_ALL ,
Table: AP_CREDIT_CARD_TRXNS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CREDIT_CARD_TRXNS_ALL, object_name:AP_CREDIT_CARD_TRXNS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Detailed information about the credit card transactions of your employees , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CREDIT_CARD_TRXNS_ALL ,