Search Results bsc_db_validation

Overview

The BSC_DB_VALIDATION table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Balanced Scorecard (BSC) module. It functions as a centralized error log for the validation processes of input tables used in the Balanced Scorecard system. During the data loading and transformation phases, which are critical for populating scorecard metrics and KPIs, the application validates data against predefined business rules and structural requirements. When a record fails this validation, an error entry is logged in the BSC_DB_VALIDATION table. This mechanism is essential for data integrity, troubleshooting, and ensuring the accuracy of the performance data feeding the strategic management framework.

Key Information Stored

While the specific column list is not detailed in the provided metadata, the table's description and foreign key relationships define its primary purpose and key attributes. Each record in this table represents a single validation failure. The table stores identifiers for the source of the error, including the name of the input table (INPUT_TABLE_NAME) and the specific column (COLUMN_NAME) where the validation issue was detected. It is highly probable that the table also contains fields for the erroneous data value, a timestamp of the validation run, a detailed error message or code describing the nature of the failure, and potentially a reference to the specific data load batch or process instance.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is monitoring and resolving data quality issues during BSC data loads. Administrators and functional consultants query this table to identify systematic data problems, cleanse source data, and correct configuration. Common SQL patterns include reviewing all errors from the latest validation run or isolating errors for a specific problematic source table. For example, a query to find recent errors might be: SELECT input_table_name, column_name, error_message, creation_date FROM bsc_db_validation WHERE TRUNC(creation_date) = TRUNC(SYSDATE) ORDER BY creation_date DESC;. This data is crucial for generating validation exception reports that inform data stewards of required corrective actions before finalizing scorecard updates.

Related Objects

The BSC_DB_VALIDATION table has a documented foreign key relationship with the BSC_DB_TABLES_COLS table. This relationship enforces referential integrity, ensuring that the table and column names logged as errors are valid, registered entities within the BSC module's metadata. The join is performed on two columns:

• BSC_DB_VALIDATION.INPUT_TABLE_NAME references BSC_DB_TABLES_COLS
• BSC_DB_VALIDATION.COLUMN_NAME references BSC_DB_TABLES_COLS

This indicates that BSC_DB_TABLES_COLS likely serves as a master list of tables and columns that are permitted or expected as data sources, and the validation log entries are tied directly to this master list.