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The BOM_INVENTORY_COMPONENTS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical data structure within the Bills of Material (BOM) module. It serves as a repository for storing component-level details associated with assemblies, enabling the definition and management of multi-level product structures. This table is fundamental to manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain processes, as it establishes relationships between parent and child items in a bill of material.

Key Attributes of BOM_INVENTORY_COMPONENTS

The table contains several essential columns that define component characteristics within a BOM:
  • BILL_SEQUENCE_ID: Uniquely identifies the BOM header record to which the component belongs.
  • COMPONENT_SEQUENCE_ID: Primary key that uniquely identifies each component within a BOM.
  • COMPONENT_ITEM_ID: References the inventory item ID of the component from MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B.
  • ITEM_NUM: Displays the component's position number in the BOM structure.
  • OPERATION_SEQ_NUM: Associates the component with a specific manufacturing operation.
  • USAGE_QUANTITY: Specifies the quantity of the component required per assembly unit.
  • COMPONENT_YIELD_FACTOR: Accounts for potential yield losses during manufacturing.
  • EFFECTIVITY_DATES: Defines the date range during which the component is valid in the BOM.
  • ECO_STATUS: Tracks engineering change order status for the component.

Functional Integration

The BOM_INVENTORY_COMPONENTS table integrates with multiple Oracle EBS modules:
  1. Inventory Management: Links to MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B for item master data
  2. Engineering: Supports engineering bills and ECO management
  3. Costing: Provides component data for rollup cost calculations
  4. MRP: Feeds component requirements to planning engines
  5. Work in Process: Supplies component lists for manufacturing orders

Technical Considerations

The table follows Oracle EBS standards with:
  • Standard WHO columns (CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, etc.) for auditing
  • Foreign key relationships with BOM_BILL_OF_MATERIALS and MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B
  • Indexes on key columns for performance optimization
  • Validation through BOM APIs and forms

Business Process Impact

This table supports critical manufacturing processes including:
  • Multi-level product structure definition
  • Alternate and common component management
  • Phantom and reference component handling
  • Engineering change management
  • Cost rollup calculations
  • Material requirements planning

Customization Considerations

While the table structure should not be modified directly, extensions can be implemented through:
  • Descriptive flexfields for additional attributes
  • Custom views for reporting requirements
  • API-based customizations for business logic
The BOM_INVENTORY_COMPONENTS table remains a cornerstone of Oracle's manufacturing solution, providing the structural foundation for product definition and material management across the enterprise. Its proper configuration and maintenance are essential for accurate production planning, costing, and execution.