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The AP_TERMS_TL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Accounts Payable (AP) module, specifically designed to store translated descriptions of payment terms. This table supports the multilingual capabilities of Oracle EBS, enabling organizations to define and maintain payment terms in multiple languages for global operations. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, functionality, and significance within the Oracle EBS ecosystem.

Table Overview

The AP_TERMS_TL table is a child table of AP_TERMS_B, which stores the base payment terms data. While AP_TERMS_B contains the core attributes (e.g., term ID, due days, discount percentage), AP_TERMS_TL holds the translated descriptions and names of these terms. This separation ensures efficient data management and compliance with Oracle's Multi-Org and Multi-Language architecture.

Key Columns

The table includes the following critical columns:

TERM_ID: Foreign key linking to AP_TERMS_B, uniquely identifying the payment term.
LANGUAGE: Stores the language code (e.g., 'US' for English, 'DE' for German) for the translated term.
SOURCE_LANG: Indicates the original language of the record, used for synchronization during translations.
DESCRIPTION: The translated description of the payment term (e.g., "Net 30 Days" in English or "Netto 30 Tage" in German).
NAME: A shorter, translated label for the term, often used in UI displays.

Functionality

AP_TERMS_TL enables:

Multilingual Support: Organizations operating in multiple regions can present payment terms in local languages, enhancing usability and compliance.
Data Integrity: The SOURCE_LANG column ensures translations remain synchronized with the base term definitions.
Flexibility: Terms can be added or modified without disrupting existing translations, as each language entry is a separate row.

Integration with Oracle EBS

The table is integral to the AP workflow:

Invoice Entry: Translated terms appear in invoice forms and reports based on the user's session language.
Reporting: Financial reports leverage translated terms for clarity in regional contexts.
Global Compliance: Supports localization requirements by aligning terms with regional legal or business norms.

Technical Considerations

Indexing: Typically indexed on TERM_ID and LANGUAGE for efficient joins with AP_TERMS_B.
Auditing: Changes to translations may be tracked via Oracle Audit Vault or custom triggers.
Performance Queries involving translations should filter by LANGUAGE to avoid unnecessary data scans.

Customization and Extensions

Organizations may extend the table's utility by:

Adding custom columns via Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs) for additional localized attributes.
Developing APIs to automate bulk updates of translations during implementations.

Conclusion

The AP_TERMS_TL table is a foundational element in Oracle EBS's global financial operations, ensuring payment terms are accessible and accurate across languages. Its design reflects Oracle's commitment to scalability and localization, making it indispensable for multinational deployments. Proper understanding and utilization of this table can significantly enhance AP process efficiency and user experience in multilingual environments.

Lookup Type: PAYMENT EXCEPTIONS 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Exceptions , description: Payment Exception Reason ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT EXCEPTIONS 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Exceptions , description: Payment Exception Reason ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT TYPE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Meaning N/A for : PAYMENT TYPE , description: Payment Type ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT METHOD 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Method , description: Payment method options ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT TYPE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Meaning N/A for : PAYMENT TYPE , description: Payment Type ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT OPTIONS 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Options , description: Codes for Payment option in Modify Payment Batch ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT METHOD 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Method , description: Payment method options ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT OPTIONS 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Options , description: Codes for Payment option in Modify Payment Batch ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT MORE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment More , description: More options for payment zone of invoice entry ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT PROGRAM 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Program , description: Multiple payment format program types ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT PROGRAM 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Program , description: Multiple payment format program types ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT MORE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment More , description: More options for payment zone of invoice entry ,
Lookup Type: STOP PAYMENT ACTION 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Stop Payment Action , description: Action choices from Stop Payment form ,
Lookup Type: STOP PAYMENT STATUS 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Stop Payment Status , description: Stop Payment statuses for checks ,
Lookup Type: INVOICE PAYMENT STATUS 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Invoice Payment Status , description: Invoice inquiry payment status ,
Lookup Type: EDI PAYMENT FORMAT 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Edi Payment Format , description: Indicates type of information being transmitted with the funds if using ACH ,
Lookup Type: EDI PAYMENT METHOD 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Edi Payment Method , description: Indicates how payment is to be made thru EDI ,
Lookup Type: STOP PAYMENT ACTION 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Stop Payment Action , description: Action choices from Stop Payment form ,
Lookup Type: EDI PAYMENT FORMAT 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Edi Payment Format , description: Indicates type of information being transmitted with the funds if using ACH ,
Lookup Type: STOP PAYMENT STATUS 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Stop Payment Status , description: Stop Payment statuses for checks ,
Lookup Type: RECURRING PAYMENT ORDER 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Recurring Payment Order , description: Recurring Payments Report options ,
Lookup Type: RECURRING PAYMENT ORDER 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Recurring Payment Order , description: Recurring Payments Report options ,
Lookup Type: EDI PAYMENT METHOD 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Edi Payment Method , description: Indicates how payment is to be made thru EDI ,
Lookup Type: INVOICE PAYMENT STATUS 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Invoice Payment Status , description: Invoice inquiry payment status ,
Lookup Type: 1099 PAYMENT REPORT OPTION 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: 1099 Payment Report Option , description: Reporting option for 1099 Payment Report ,
Lookup Type: BANK CHARGE PAYMENT TYPE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Bank Charge Payment Type , description: Payment type options when using bank charges ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT BATCH NEXT STEP 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Batch Next Step , description: Various steps that can be perfomed on a payment batch ,
Lookup Type: BANK CHARGE PAYMENT TYPE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Bank Charge Payment Type , description: Payment type options when using bank charges ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT BATCH NEXT STEP 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Batch Next Step , description: Various steps that can be perfomed on a payment batch ,
Lookup Type: 1099 PAYMENT REPORT OPTION 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: 1099 Payment Report Option , description: Reporting option for 1099 Payment Report ,
Lookup Type: BANK CHARGE PAYMENT METHOD 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Bank Charge Payment Method , description: Payment method options when using bank charges ,
Lookup Type: BANK CHARGE PAYMENT METHOD 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Bank Charge Payment Method , description: Payment method options when using bank charges ,
Table: AP_TERMS_TL 12.2.2
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_TERMS_TL, object_name:AP_TERMS_TL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Payment term definitions , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_TERMS_TL ,
Table: AP_TERMS_TL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_TERMS_TL, object_name:AP_TERMS_TL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Payment term definitions , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_TERMS_TL ,
Lookup Type: EVENT TYPE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Event Type , description: Types of AP Accounting Events ,
Lookup Type: CHECK BATCH STATUS 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Check Batch Status , description: Payment Batch Status ,
Lookup Type: EVENT TYPE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Event Type , description: Types of AP Accounting Events ,
Lookup Type: CHECK BATCH STATUS 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Check Batch Status , description: Payment Batch Status ,
Lookup Type: AP_PAY_HOME_SEARCH 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Manager Home Search , description: Payment Manager Home Search ,
Lookup Type: AUTOCLEAR STATUS 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Autoclear Status , description: Status of AutoClear Items ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT_HISTORY_ORDER_BY 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment History Order By , description: For submissions of vendor payment history SRW ,
Lookup Type: AP_PAY_HOME_SEARCH 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Manager Home Search , description: Payment Manager Home Search ,
Lookup Type: PAYMENT_HISTORY_ORDER_BY 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment History Order By , description: For submissions of vendor payment history SRW ,
Lookup Type: CHECK STATE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Check State , description: Condition of a printed check ,
Lookup Type: CHECK STATE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Check State , description: Condition of a printed check ,
Lookup Type: AUTOCLEAR STATUS 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Autoclear Status , description: Status of AutoClear Items ,
Lookup Type: DONT PAY REASON 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Dont Pay Reason , description: Reason for not paying an invoice selected for payment ,
Lookup Type: NLS TRANSLATION 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Nls Translation , description: Words/phrases that need to be NLS ,
Lookup Type: DONT PAY REASON 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Dont Pay Reason , description: Reason for not paying an invoice selected for payment ,
Lookup Type: AP_PAYMENT_CONFIRMATION_TYPE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Payment Confirmation Type , description: Payment Confirmation Type ,