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Deep Dive into AS_QUOTE_STATUS_LOG Table in Oracle EBS 12.1.1/12.2.2

The AS_QUOTE_STATUS_LOG table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical repository for tracking historical changes to the status of quotes within the Oracle Advanced Pricing (AS) module. This table serves as an audit trail, capturing timestamped records of quote status transitions, enabling compliance, troubleshooting, and analytical reporting.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The table's schema typically includes:

  • QUOTE_STATUS_LOG_ID: Primary key (sequence-generated)
  • QUOTE_HEADER_ID: Foreign key linking to AS_QUOTE_HEADERS
  • OLD_STATUS_CODE: Previous quote status (e.g., DRAFT, APPROVED)
  • NEW_STATUS_CODE: Updated status after transition
  • CREATION_DATE: Timestamp of status change
  • CREATED_BY: User/FND_USER_ID initiating the change
  • CHANGE_REASON: Optional text field documenting rationale

Functional Integration

The table integrates with core pricing workflows:

  1. Quote Lifecycle Management: Logs transitions from creation (DRAFT) through approval (APPROVED) to archival (CLOSED).
  2. Approval Workflows: Tracks routing through multi-level approval hierarchies.
  3. Audit Compliance: Meets SOX requirements by preserving immutable change records.

Technical Implementation

Data population occurs via:

  • PL/SQL Triggers: On AS_QUOTE_HEADERS.STATUS_CODE updates
  • OA Framework: Changes made through pricing UI screens
  • API Calls: AS_QUOTES_PUB.Update_Quote_Status

Performance Considerations

For high-volume environments:

  • Partitioning strategies by CREATION_DATE may be implemented
  • Indexes on QUOTE_HEADER_ID and CREATION_DATE optimize joins
  • Purging policies should align with data retention requirements

Reporting and Analytics

Key use cases include:

  • Quote aging analysis (time-in-status metrics)
  • Approval cycle time optimization
  • User activity audits (CREATED_BY patterns)

Customization Points

Common extensions involve:

  1. Adding custom status codes via AS_LOOKUPS
  2. Enhancing CHANGE_REASON with value sets
  3. Developing workflow notifications based on status patterns

Version-Specific Notes

Differences between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2:

  • 12.2.2 introduces enhanced indexes for cloud-scale performance
  • REST API access to log data added in 12.2.2
  • Both versions maintain backward-compatible schema

This table exemplifies Oracle's approach to configurable audit trails in EBS, balancing transactional efficiency with comprehensive historical tracking for complex pricing operations.