Search Results ra_cust_trx_line_gl_dist_all




The RA_CUST_TRX_LINE_GL_DIST_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical repository for storing General Ledger (GL) distribution data associated with customer transaction lines. This table plays a pivotal role in the Receivables (AR) module, ensuring accurate financial accounting by maintaining the linkage between transactional data and GL accounts. Below is a detailed summary of its structure, purpose, and significance in Oracle EBS.

Table Overview

The RA_CUST_TRX_LINE_GL_DIST_ALL table stores accounting entries generated from customer transactions, such as invoices, debit memos, credit memos, and commitments. Each record represents a GL distribution line tied to a transaction line, capturing details like the accounting date, GL account code combinations, and amounts (both entered and accounted). This table is part of the multi-org architecture, with the _ALL suffix indicating it stores data across all operating units.

Key Columns and Their Significance

  • CUST_TRX_LINE_GL_DIST_ID: Primary key, uniquely identifying each distribution record.
  • CUST_TRX_LINE_ID: Foreign key linking to RA_CUST_TRX_LINES_ALL, associating the distribution with a specific transaction line.
  • CUSTOMER_TRX_ID: References RA_CUSTOMER_TRX_ALL, connecting the distribution to the parent transaction.
  • GL_DATE: The date used for GL accounting, critical for period-end close and financial reporting.
  • CODE_COMBINATION_ID: Foreign key to GL_CODE_COMBINATIONS, storing the GL account charged or credited.
  • ACCOUNT_CLASS: Classifies the distribution type (e.g., REC for receivable, REV for revenue, TAX for tax).
  • AMOUNT and ACCOUNTED_AMOUNT: Store the transaction currency and functional currency amounts, respectively.
  • ORG_ID: Operating unit identifier, enabling multi-org functionality.

Functional Role in Oracle EBS

This table supports the following critical processes:
  1. Transaction Accounting: Automatically generates GL distributions during transaction creation or adjustment, ensuring proper revenue recognition and receivable tracking.
  2. Multi-Currency Handling: Captures both entered and accounted amounts, facilitating foreign currency transactions and revaluation.
  3. Audit and Compliance: Provides a traceable audit trail from transactions to GL entries, essential for financial audits.
  4. Period-End Close: Enables reconciliation between AR subledger and GL by matching distributions to journal entries.

Integration with Other Modules

The table integrates tightly with:
  • General Ledger (GL): Distributions are transferred via the Subledger Accounting (SLA) engine to create journal entries.
  • Subledger Accounting (SLA): Rules defined in SLA determine how distributions are transformed into accounting entries.
  • Tax Module: Tax distributions (ACCOUNT_CLASS = 'TAX') are linked to tax records in ZX_LINES.

Customization and Extensions

While Oracle provides standard functionality, customizations may involve:
  • Adding descriptive flexfields (DFFs) to capture organization-specific attributes.
  • Creating triggers or APIs to enforce business rules during distribution creation.
  • Developing reports directly querying this table for reconciliation or analysis.

Performance Considerations

Given its transactional volume, indexing strategies (e.g., on CUSTOMER_TRX_ID, GL_DATE) and partitioning (by ORG_ID or period) are recommended for large implementations. Archiving older records may also be necessary to maintain performance.

Conclusion

The RA_CUST_TRX_LINE_GL_DIST_ALL table is foundational to Oracle EBS Receivables, bridging transactional data with financial accounting. Its design ensures accurate, auditable, and multi-org-compliant GL distributions, making it indispensable for financial operations in both EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 environments.