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The OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 serves as a critical interface table for the Oracle Internet Expenses (OIE) module, specifically designed to facilitate the import and processing of policy rates data. This table acts as an intermediary staging area where external or legacy system data can be loaded before being validated and transferred into the base Oracle tables. Below is a detailed analysis of its purpose, structure, and functionality within Oracle EBS.

Purpose and Context

The OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE table is primarily used in the context of expense policy management within Oracle Internet Expenses. Policy rates define the reimbursement rules and limits for employee expenses, such as per diem rates, mileage allowances, or lodging caps. Organizations often need to import bulk policy rate data from external sources (e.g., government-mandated rates, third-party providers, or legacy systems). This table provides a structured format to stage such data before it undergoes validation and processing by Oracle's expense policy engine.

Key Columns and Structure

The table typically includes columns to capture essential policy rate attributes, such as:

POLICY_RATE_ID: A unique identifier for the rate record, often populated by a sequence.
POLICY_ID: References the policy to which the rate applies.
RATE_TYPE_CODE: Specifies the type of rate (e.g., "MILEAGE," "LODGING," "MEALS").
RATE_VALUE: The actual rate value (e.g., $0.58 per mile).
CURRENCY_CODE: The currency in which the rate is defined.
START_DATE and END_DATE: Define the validity period of the rate.
STATUS: Indicates the processing status (e.g., "PENDING," "PROCESSED," "ERROR").
ERROR_MESSAGE: Stores validation errors if the record fails processing.

Additional columns may include geographic or organizational context (e.g., LOCATION_ID, ORG_ID) to support granular policy enforcement.

Data Flow and Integration

The typical workflow involving OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE involves the following steps:

Data Loading: External data is loaded into the interface table via SQL*Loader, APIs, or custom scripts.
Validation: Oracle's concurrent programs or PL/SQL packages validate the data against business rules (e.g., date overlaps, valid policy references).
Processing: Valid records are transferred to base tables like OIE_POL_RATES, while errors are flagged for correction.
Cleanup: Processed records may be purged or archived to maintain performance.

Technical Considerations

Indexing: The table often includes indexes on POLICY_ID, STATUS, and RATE_TYPE_CODE to optimize validation queries.
Concurrency: Batch processing requires locking mechanisms to prevent conflicts during high-volume imports.
Custom Extensions: Organizations may extend the table with custom columns to support unique requirements.

Common Use Cases

Bulk updates to mileage rates based on IRS guidelines.
Importing regional per diem rates for multinational deployments.
Migrating policy data during EBS implementations or upgrades.

Conclusion

The OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE table is a pivotal component in Oracle EBS for managing expense policy rates efficiently. By leveraging this interface table, organizations can ensure data integrity, automate policy updates, and reduce manual effort in maintaining compliance with evolving reimbursement standards. Its design aligns with Oracle's broader interface table paradigm, providing a robust mechanism for integrating external data into the EBS ecosystem.

Lookup Type: PO DIST MATCH 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Po Dist Match , description: Matching Options for PO distribution matching ,
Lookup Type: PO DIST MATCH 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Po Dist Match , description: Matching Options for PO distribution matching ,
Lookup Type: LINE SOURCE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Line Source , description: Defines possible sources to capture source of creation of a line ,
Lookup Type: LINE SOURCE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Line Source , description: Defines possible sources to capture source of creation of a line ,
Lookup Type: XML TOKEN NAME 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: XML Token Name , description: Stores contextual information for Rejected Invoices in Invoice Interface tables ,
Lookup Type: XML TOKEN NAME 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: XML Token Name , description: Stores contextual information for Rejected Invoices in Invoice Interface tables ,
Lookup Type: INVOICE IMPORT REJECTION 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Invoice Import Rejection , description: Reason for the rejection of an imported invoice ,
Lookup Type: INVOICE IMPORT REJECTION 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Invoice Import Rejection , description: Reason for the rejection of an imported invoice ,
Lookup Type: SOURCE 12.2.2
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Source , description: Source of invoice data to import from the Payables Open Interface ,
Lookup Type: SOURCE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Source , description: Source of invoice data to import from the Payables Open Interface ,
Table: OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE 12.2.2
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE, object_name:OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: This table serves as an interface / staging table for uploaded CONUS and OCONUS rates which can be used to generate policy schedules. , implementation_dba_data: AP.OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE ,
Lookup Type: REJECT CODE 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , meaning: Reject Code , description: Reject Codes for AP Open Interface ,
Table: OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE, object_name:OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: This table serves as an interface / staging table for uploaded CONUS and OCONUS rates which can be used to generate policy schedules. , implementation_dba_data: AP.OIE_POL_RATES_INTERFACE ,
Table: AP_PAYMENT_REP_ITF 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_PAYMENT_REP_ITF, object_name:AP_PAYMENT_REP_ITF, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Payables Interface table for RX payment reports , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_PAYMENT_REP_ITF ,
Table: AP_PAYMENT_REP_ITF 12.2.2
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_PAYMENT_REP_ITF, object_name:AP_PAYMENT_REP_ITF, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Payables Interface table for RX payment reports , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_PAYMENT_REP_ITF ,
Table: AP_INTERFACE_CONTROLS 12.2.2
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_INTERFACE_CONTROLS, object_name:AP_INTERFACE_CONTROLS, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Temporary table for importing invoices from the open interface tables , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_INTERFACE_CONTROLS ,
Table: AP_INTERFACE_CONTROLS 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_INTERFACE_CONTROLS, object_name:AP_INTERFACE_CONTROLS, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Temporary table for importing invoices from the open interface tables , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_INTERFACE_CONTROLS ,
Table: AP_SUPPLIER_INT_REJECTIONS 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_SUPPLIER_INT_REJECTIONS, object_name:AP_SUPPLIER_INT_REJECTIONS, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Contains suppliers, sites, contacts rejections information. , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_SUPPLIER_INT_REJECTIONS ,
Table: AP_CARD_DETAILS 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CARD_DETAILS, object_name:AP_CARD_DETAILS, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: New Card Details , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CARD_DETAILS ,
Table: AP_CARD_PROFILE_LIMITS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CARD_PROFILE_LIMITS_ALL, object_name:AP_CARD_PROFILE_LIMITS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Reserved for a future feature , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CARD_PROFILE_LIMITS_ALL ,
Table: AP_AUD_AUTO_AUDITS 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_AUD_AUTO_AUDITS, object_name:AP_AUD_AUTO_AUDITS, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: This table stores an audit list. , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_AUD_AUTO_AUDITS ,
Table: FINANCIALS_PURGES 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , description: Invoice purge selection criteria and purged invoice statistical data , implementation_dba_data: Not implemented in this database ,
Table: AP_BANK_CHARGE_LINES 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_BANK_CHARGE_LINES, object_name:AP_BANK_CHARGE_LINES, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Ranges for bank charges and tolerance limits , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_BANK_CHARGE_LINES ,
Table: AP_AUD_AUDITORS 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_AUD_AUDITORS, object_name:AP_AUD_AUDITORS, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: This table stores the auditor information , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_AUD_AUDITORS ,
Table: AP_PBATCH_SET_LINES_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_PBATCH_SET_LINES_ALL, object_name:AP_PBATCH_SET_LINES_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Payment batch set lines , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_PBATCH_SET_LINES_ALL ,
Table: AP_AGING_PERIOD_LINES 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_AGING_PERIOD_LINES, object_name:AP_AGING_PERIOD_LINES, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Individual aging period information , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_AGING_PERIOD_LINES ,
Table: FINANCIALS_PURGES_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.FINANCIALS_PURGES_ALL, object_name:FINANCIALS_PURGES_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Invoice purge selection criteria and purged invoice statistical data , implementation_dba_data: AP.FINANCIALS_PURGES_ALL ,
Table: AP_POL_SCHEDULE_OPTIONS 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_POL_SCHEDULE_OPTIONS, object_name:AP_POL_SCHEDULE_OPTIONS, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: This table stores policy schedule-specific rules. , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_POL_SCHEDULE_OPTIONS ,
Table: AP_RECON_LOCKS 12.1.1
product: AP - Payables , description: Temporary table for monitoring AutoClear processes , implementation_dba_data: Not implemented in this database ,
Table: AP_PPA_INVOICE_DISTS_GT 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_PPA_INVOICE_DISTS_GT, object_name:AP_PPA_INVOICE_DISTS_GT, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_PPA_INVOICE_DISTS_GT ,
Table: AP_SUPPLIER_SITES_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_SUPPLIER_SITES_ALL, object_name:AP_SUPPLIER_SITES_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: AP_SUPPLIER_SITES_ALL stores information about your supplier site level attributes. , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_SUPPLIER_SITES_ALL ,
Table: AP_SUPPLIERS_INT 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_SUPPLIERS_INT, object_name:AP_SUPPLIERS_INT, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: AP_SUPPLIERS_INT holds Supplier information which is loaded by the user for import. The columns in the table map to corresponding columns in the PO_VENDORS table. The Oracle Payables application uses this information to create a new Supp , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_SUPPLIERS_INT ,
Table: AP_CARD_PROGRAMS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CARD_PROGRAMS_ALL, object_name:AP_CARD_PROGRAMS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Information about credit card programs you have defined , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CARD_PROGRAMS_ALL ,
Table: OIE_CURRENT_PAGE_SETTING 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.OIE_CURRENT_PAGE_SETTING, object_name:OIE_CURRENT_PAGE_SETTING, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: This table stores the current setting of a region (hide-show, table..) on a page for each user. , implementation_dba_data: AP.OIE_CURRENT_PAGE_SETTING ,
Table: AP_TEMP_APPROVAL_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_TEMP_APPROVAL_ALL, object_name:AP_TEMP_APPROVAL_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: No longer used , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_TEMP_APPROVAL_ALL ,
Table: AP_AWT_BUCKETS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_AWT_BUCKETS_ALL, object_name:AP_AWT_BUCKETS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Summary amount of tax withheld to date for a particular supplier site , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_AWT_BUCKETS_ALL ,
Table: AP_PERIOD_CLOSE_EXCPS_GT 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_PERIOD_CLOSE_EXCPS_GT, object_name:AP_PERIOD_CLOSE_EXCPS_GT, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_PERIOD_CLOSE_EXCPS_GT ,
Table: AP_MC_PAYMENT_HISTORY 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_MC_PAYMENT_HISTORY, object_name:AP_MC_PAYMENT_HISTORY, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Payment history records in MRC defined reporting currency , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_MC_PAYMENT_HISTORY ,
Table: AP_POL_EXRATE_OPTIONS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_POL_EXRATE_OPTIONS_ALL, object_name:AP_POL_EXRATE_OPTIONS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: This table stores exchange rate tolerances for policy compliance validation. , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_POL_EXRATE_OPTIONS_ALL ,
Table: AP_CHECKS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_CHECKS_ALL, object_name:AP_CHECKS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Supplier payment data , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_CHECKS_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 ,
Table: FINANCIALS_SYSTEM_PARAMS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.FINANCIALS_SYSTEM_PARAMS_ALL, object_name:FINANCIALS_SYSTEM_PARAMS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Oracle Financials system parameters and defaults , implementation_dba_data: AP.FINANCIALS_SYSTEM_PARAMS_ALL ,
Table: AP_HISTORY_CHECKS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_HISTORY_CHECKS_ALL, object_name:AP_HISTORY_CHECKS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Summary information about purged invoice payments , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_HISTORY_CHECKS_ALL ,
Table: AP_ORG_ATTRIBUTES_GT 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_ORG_ATTRIBUTES_GT, object_name:AP_ORG_ATTRIBUTES_GT, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_ORG_ATTRIBUTES_GT ,
Table: AP_SUP_SITE_CONTACT_INT 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_SUP_SITE_CONTACT_INT, object_name:AP_SUP_SITE_CONTACT_INT, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: AP_SUP_SITE_CONTACT_INT holds Supplier contact data. The columns in the table map to corresponding columns in PO_VENDOR_CONTACTS table. The Oracle Payables application uses this information to create a new Supplier Contact record when th , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_SUP_SITE_CONTACT_INT ,
Table: AP_AUD_QUEUES 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_AUD_QUEUES, object_name:AP_AUD_QUEUES, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: This table stores a list of expense reports for auditing along with their assignments to auditors. , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_AUD_QUEUES ,
Table: AP_HISTORY_INV_PAYMENTS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_HISTORY_INV_PAYMENTS_ALL, object_name:AP_HISTORY_INV_PAYMENTS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Relationships between purged invoices and invoice payments , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_HISTORY_INV_PAYMENTS_ALL ,
Table: AP_VENDOR_KEY_IND_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_VENDOR_KEY_IND_ALL, object_name:AP_VENDOR_KEY_IND_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Compiled supplier information for the Key Indicators Report , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_VENDOR_KEY_IND_ALL ,
Table: AP_RECURRING_PAYMENTS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.AP_RECURRING_PAYMENTS_ALL, object_name:AP_RECURRING_PAYMENTS_ALL, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Recurring invoice parameters , implementation_dba_data: AP.AP_RECURRING_PAYMENTS_ALL ,
Table: OIE_DATA_CAPTURE_RULES 12.1.1
owner:AP, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:SQLAP.OIE_DATA_CAPTURE_RULES, object_name:OIE_DATA_CAPTURE_RULES, status:VALID, product: AP - Payables , description: Stores the expense type data capture rules. , implementation_dba_data: AP.OIE_DATA_CAPTURE_RULES ,