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The CS_PARTY_ROLES_B table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical entity within the Customer Service (CS) module, serving as the foundation for managing party roles in service-related transactions. This table stores essential role-based information for parties involved in service contracts, service requests, and other customer service operations. As part of Oracle's Trading Community Architecture (TCA), it integrates with the HZ_PARTIES and HZ_RELATIONSHIPS tables to maintain a comprehensive view of customer and partner interactions.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The CS_PARTY_ROLES_B table contains the following key columns:
  • PARTY_ROLE_ID: Primary key identifier for the party role record.
  • PARTY_ID: Foreign key referencing HZ_PARTIES, linking to the party (customer, vendor, or employee).
  • ROLE_TYPE: Defines the functional role (e.g., "BILL_TO," "SHIP_TO," "END_USER").
  • OBJECT_VERSION_NUMBER: Used for optimistic locking in OAF and ADF applications.
  • CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Standard Oracle audit columns.
  • START_DATE_ACTIVE and END_DATE_ACTIVE: Control role validity periods.

Functional Role in Oracle EBS

This table enables:
  1. Service Contract Management: Associates parties with specific contract roles (e.g., contract administrator).
  2. Service Request Processing: Identifies responsible parties for service fulfillment.
  3. Billing and Shipping: Maintains role-based addresses through integration with HZ_PARTY_SITES.

Integration Points

CS_PARTY_ROLES_B integrates with:
  • TCA (HZ_*) tables for party master data
  • CS_SERVICE_REQUESTS for incident management
  • OKC_K_HEADERS_B for contract terms

Technical Considerations

For implementations:
  • Indexes exist on PARTY_ID and ROLE_TYPE for performance
  • Concurrent programs may reference this table during contract mass updates
  • Custom extensions should maintain TCA data integrity rules

Version-Specific Notes

Between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2:
  • Column structure remains consistent
  • 12.2.2 may show improved query performance due to underlying database optimizations
  • No deprecated columns in 12.2.2
This table exemplifies Oracle's approach to role-based service management, providing a flexible framework for complex customer service scenarios while maintaining tight integration with the broader EBS architecture.