Search Results hz_cust_acct_relate_all




The HZ_CUST_ACCT_RELATE_ALL table is a critical component within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, serving as a repository for managing relationships between customer accounts in the Trading Community Architecture (TCA) framework. This table is part of the Oracle Receivables module and plays a pivotal role in defining hierarchical or associative relationships between customer accounts, enabling businesses to model complex organizational structures, subsidiary relationships, and other affiliations. Below is a detailed exploration of its structure, functionality, and significance in Oracle EBS.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The HZ_CUST_ACCT_RELATE_ALL table stores metadata about relationships between customer accounts, with columns designed to capture the nature and attributes of these associations. Key columns include:
  • CUST_ACCT_RELATE_ID: A unique identifier for each relationship record.
  • RELATED_CUST_ACCOUNT_ID: References the related customer account (foreign key to HZ_CUST_ACCOUNTS).
  • CUST_ACCOUNT_ID: The primary customer account involved in the relationship.
  • RELATIONSHIP_TYPE: Defines the type of relationship (e.g., "Parent-Child," "Sibling," or custom types).
  • STATUS: Indicates whether the relationship is active or inactive.
  • START_DATE and END_DATE: Define the validity period of the relationship.
  • OBJECT_VERSION_NUMBER: Used for optimistic locking and concurrency control.
  • CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Audit columns tracking record creation and modifications.

Functional Role in Oracle EBS

The table enables businesses to:
  1. Model Hierarchies: Represent parent-child relationships (e.g., corporate hierarchies or subsidiary structures).
  2. Track Affiliations: Link accounts with shared ownership or partnerships.
  3. Support Financial Consolidation: Facilitate consolidated billing, invoicing, or reporting across related entities.
  4. Enforce Data Integrity: Ensure relationships adhere to predefined rules (e.g., preventing circular references).

Integration with TCA and Other Modules

As part of TCA, HZ_CUST_ACCT_RELATE_ALL integrates with:
  • HZ_CUST_ACCOUNTS: Stores core customer account details.
  • HZ_RELATIONSHIPS: Manages broader entity relationships beyond accounts.
  • AR (Receivables): Supports consolidated dunning, credit management, and billing.
  • OM (Order Management): Enables order visibility across related accounts.

Technical Considerations

  • Multi-Org Support: The _ALL suffix denotes multi-org visibility, with ORG_ID segregating data by operating unit.
  • Indexing: Key indexes on CUST_ACCOUNT_ID and RELATED_CUST_ACCOUNT_ID optimize query performance.
  • APIs:
    • HZ_CUST_ACCOUNT_VALIDATE_V2PUB validates relationships.
    • HZ_RELATIONSHIP_PUB manages creation/modification.

Customization and Extensions

Organizations can:
  • Define custom RELATIONSHIP_TYPE values via lookup codes.
  • Extend attributes using Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs).
  • Leverage triggers or workflows to enforce business rules.

Conclusion

The HZ_CUST_ACCT_RELATE_ALL table is a foundational element in Oracle EBS 12.1.1/12.2.2 for managing customer account relationships. Its design supports complex organizational structures while integrating seamlessly with TCA and financial modules. Proper utilization of this table enhances data consistency, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency in customer-centric processes.