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The AR_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Accounts Receivable (AR) module, serving as a repository for accounting distribution records associated with customer transactions. This table captures the detailed accounting entries generated from invoices, debit memos, credit memos, receipts, adjustments, and other AR-related activities. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards by maintaining a granular record of revenue, tax, and other accounting distributions. ### **Key Attributes of AR_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL** 1. **Primary Key and Relationships** The table's primary key is LINE_ID, which uniquely identifies each distribution record. It is linked to other core AR tables such as AR_CASH_RECEIPTS_ALL (for receipts), RA_CUSTOMER_TRX_ALL (for transactions), and AR_ADJUSTMENTS_ALL (for adjustments) via foreign keys like CUSTOMER_TRX_ID and CASH_RECEIPT_ID. 2. **Accounting Distribution Details** Each record in AR_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL contains accounting attributes such as: - CODE_COMBINATION_ID: References the GL account from GL_CODE_COMBINATIONS. - AMOUNT: The monetary value of the distribution. - ACCOUNT_CLASS: Classifies the distribution type (e.g., REC for Receivables, REV for Revenue, TAX for Tax). - GL_DATE: The date when the entry is posted to the General Ledger. 3. **Multi-Org Structure** The _ALL suffix indicates that the table supports multi-org access control, storing data for all operating units. The ORG_ID column ensures data segregation per business unit. 4. **Tax and Revenue Recognition** The table supports tax accounting by storing TAX_CODE_ID and TAX_RATE, enabling compliance with regional tax regulations. For revenue recognition, it tracks deferred revenue via ACCOUNTED_AMOUNT and UNEARNED_REVENUE_AMOUNT. ### **Functional Use Cases** 1. **Invoice Posting** When an invoice is created in RA_CUSTOMER_TRX_ALL, corresponding distributions for revenue, tax, and receivables are inserted into AR_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL. 2. **Receipt Application** Cash receipts generate distributions for unapplied, on-account, or applied amounts, linked to AR_CASH_RECEIPTS_ALL. 3. **Adjustments and Write-offs** Adjustments (e.g., discounts, penalties) create distributions with ACCOUNT_CLASS = 'ADJ', impacting the GL. 4. **GL Reconciliation** The table serves as an audit trail for reconciling AR subledger entries with the General Ledger (GL_JE_LINES). ### **Technical Considerations** - **Indexes**: Optimized for queries on CUSTOMER_TRX_ID, CASH_RECEIPT_ID, and CODE_COMBINATION_ID. - **Purge and Archive**: Part of AR’s purge processes, with data retention policies to manage volume. - **Integration**: Feeds data to Oracle Subledger Accounting (SLA) for detailed accounting rules enforcement. ### **Conclusion** The AR_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL table is foundational to AR’s accounting integrity, ensuring accurate financial postings, auditability, and compliance. Its design supports multi-org operations, complex tax scenarios, and seamless GL integration, making it indispensable in Oracle EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 implementations.