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The AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical repository for managing approval authority limits within the Payables module, specifically for web-based expense report functionalities. This table stores hierarchical signing limits assigned to employees, enabling the system to enforce multi-tiered approval workflows based on predefined monetary thresholds and organizational hierarchies. Below is a detailed breakdown of its structure, purpose, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Purpose and Functional Context

The AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL table supports the Oracle iExpenses module by defining approval authority matrices. It ensures that expense reports, invoices, or other payable documents are routed to approvers with appropriate financial delegation. This table is integral to the "Approval Hierarchy" setup in Oracle Payables, where signing limits are assigned to positions, jobs, or individuals, facilitating automated workflow routing.

Key Columns and Structure

The table includes columns such as:

SIGNING_LIMIT_ID: Primary key, uniquely identifying each limit record.
ORG_ID: Indicates the operating unit, enabling multi-org functionality.
EMPLOYEE_ID: References PER_ALL_PEOPLE_F, linking limits to specific employees.
JOB_ID/POSITION_ID: Optional columns to assign limits by job or position (from PER_JOBS_F or PER_POSITIONS).
CURRENCY_CODE: Specifies the currency for the limit amount.
MIN_AMOUNT and MAX_AMOUNT: Define the monetary range for which the approver is authorized.
START_DATE/END_DATE: Temporal validity of the limit.
CREATED_BY/LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Audit columns tracking record creation/modification.

Integration with Approval Workflows

Data from AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL is leveraged by Oracle Workflow to:

Determine the next approver based on the expense report amount.
Support escalations if approvals are pending beyond thresholds.
Enable multi-level approvals (e.g., Manager → Finance → CFO).

The table interacts with views like AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_V for reporting and AP_WEB_EMP_LIMITS_V for employee-specific limit checks.

Technical Considerations

Multi-Org Support: The _ALL suffix signifies multi-org visibility, filtered by MOAC (Multi-Org Access Control).
Indexes: Typically indexed on EMPLOYEE_ID, ORG_ID, and END_DATE for performance.
Data Maintenance:
- Populated via the "Define Approval Limits" form (Navigation: Payables > Setup > Approvals > Signing Limits).
- Batch processes like "Expense Report Validation" reference this table.

Version-Specific Notes

12.1.1: Requires manual hierarchy maintenance; lacks advanced delegation features.
12.2.2: Enhanced with REST APIs for limit management and deeper integration with Oracle Approval Management (AME).

Common Use Cases

Preventing unauthorized approvals by enforcing amount-based routing.
Auditing approval chains via historical limit data.
Configuring role-based approvals for compliance (e.g., SOX).

Conclusion

The AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL table is a cornerstone of Oracle EBS’s financial controls, ensuring that approval workflows adhere to organizational policies. Its design reflects Oracle’s emphasis on flexibility (multi-org, multi-currency) and auditability, making it indispensable for enterprises with complex approval hierarchies.

Lookup Type: REPORTING LIMIT METHOD 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Reporting Limit Method , description: Selects the method of accounting ,
Lookup Type: REPORTING LIMIT METHOD 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Reporting Limit Method , description: Selects the method of accounting ,
Lookup Type: OIE_POL_VIOLATION_TYPES 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Policy Violation Types , description: Policy Violation Types ,
Lookup Type: OIE_POL_VIOLATION_TYPES 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Policy Violation Types , description: Policy Violation Types ,
Lookup Type: OIE_LINE_HISTORY_SEARCH_BY 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Policy Line History Search By , description: Policy Line History Search By columns ,
Lookup Type: OIE_LINE_HISTORY_SEARCH_BY 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Policy Line History Search By , description: Policy Line History Search By columns ,
Lookup Type: OIE_POL_CC_ENFORCE_SEARCH 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Transaction Age Limits Search By , description: Transaction Age Limits Search By ,
Lookup Type: OIE_POL_CC_ENFORCE_SEARCH 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Transaction Age Limits Search By , description: Transaction Age Limits Search By ,
Lookup Type: OIE_TOLERANCE_LIMIT_RULE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Tolerance Limit Rule , description: Determines whether tolerance limit is defined on the policy line or period ,
Lookup Type: OIE_TOLERANCE_LIMIT_RULE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Tolerance Limit Rule , description: Determines whether tolerance limit is defined on the policy line or period ,
Lookup Type: HOLD CODE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Hold Code , description: The hold codes are also stored as lookups for NLS translations ,
Table: AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL 12.2.2
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL, object_name:AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Tracks signing limit authority for Self-Service Expenses-entered expense reports , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL ,
Table: AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL, object_name:AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Tracks signing limit authority for Self-Service Expenses-entered expense reports , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_WEB_SIGNING_LIMITS_ALL ,
Lookup Type: HOLD CODE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Hold Code , description: The hold codes are also stored as lookups for NLS translations ,
Lookup Type: TIME UNIT 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Time Unit , description: Time unit used for credit card profile limit ,
Lookup Type: TIME UNIT 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Time Unit , description: Time unit used for credit card profile limit ,