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The RA_TERMS_LINES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Receivables module, specifically designed to store detailed payment terms information. Payment terms define the conditions under which customers are expected to settle their invoices, including due dates, discount percentages, and installment schedules. This table works in conjunction with the RA_TERMS table, which stores the header-level information for payment terms, while RA_TERMS_LINES captures the granular details of each term line.

Structure and Key Columns

The RA_TERMS_LINES table contains several key columns that define the payment term line attributes:
  • TERM_ID: Foreign key linking to the RA_TERMS table, identifying the parent payment term.
  • SEQUENCE_NUM: Determines the order of term lines within a payment term.
  • DAYS: Specifies the number of days from the invoice date or another reference point for calculating the due date.
  • DISCOUNT_PERCENT: The percentage discount offered if payment is made within a specified period.
  • DISCOUNT_DAYS: The number of days within which the discount is applicable.
  • DUE_DAYS: Alternative to DAYS, used for more complex term calculations.
  • AMOUNT_PERCENT: The percentage of the invoice amount allocated to this term line (used for installment payments).
  • TYPE: Indicates whether the line represents a discount, due date, or installment.

Functional Role

The RA_TERMS_LINES table plays a pivotal role in automating payment calculations within Oracle Receivables. When an invoice is created, the system references the assigned payment term and its associated lines to:
  • Calculate due dates based on the DAYS or DUE_DAYS values.
  • Determine early payment discounts using DISCOUNT_PERCENT and DISCOUNT_DAYS.
  • Split payments into installments if AMOUNT_PERCENT is specified.

Integration with Other Modules

Payment terms defined in RA_TERMS_LINES are leveraged across multiple Oracle EBS modules:
  • Order Management: Payment terms are defaulted to sales orders.
  • Accounts Receivable: Terms drive invoice due dates, discounts, and aging reports.
  • Cash Management: Discounts and due dates influence cash flow forecasting.

Customization and Extensions

Organizations often extend the functionality of RA_TERMS_LINES through:
  • Custom validation rules to enforce business-specific term structures.
  • Triggers or APIs to automate complex term calculations.
  • Reporting extensions to analyze payment term performance.

Data Model Relationships

The table maintains relationships with:
  • RA_TERMS (parent table via TERM_ID)
  • RA_CUSTOMER_TRX (invoices referencing terms)
  • AR_PAYMENT_SCHEDULES (payment schedules derived from terms)

Technical Considerations

Key technical aspects include:
  • Indexes on TERM_ID and SEQUENCE_NUM for performance optimization.
  • Validation constraints to ensure logical term structures (e.g., discount days ≤ due days).
  • Audit columns (CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATE_DATE) for compliance.
In summary, RA_TERMS_LINES serves as the foundation for payment term management in Oracle Receivables, enabling flexible configuration of payment conditions that directly impact cash flow, customer relationships, and financial reporting. Its proper configuration is essential for accurate accounts receivable operations.