Search Results css_def_phases_b

Overview

The CSS_DEF_PHASES_B table is the base data structure for storing phase definitions within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Support module, designated as CSS. Its primary role is to serve as a master reference table for distinct phases in a support process, such as those used in defect tracking or audit workflows. Each record defines a unique phase, identified by a primary key, which can then be associated with various transactional entities like defects or audit history entries. Critically, the provided ETRM metadata explicitly states this table is "Not implemented in this database" for the queried versions (12.1.1 / 12.2.2) and that the CSS module itself is marked "Obsolete." This indicates that while the table's schema is documented, it is not a live, populated object in standard installations of these EBS releases, and its associated functionality is deprecated.

Key Information Stored

Based on the documented structure, the table's central column is PHASE_ID, which serves as the unique identifier (Primary Key: CSS_DEF_PHASES_B_PK) for each phase definition. While the ETRM excerpt does not list additional columns, typical design patterns for such base definition tables in EBS suggest it would also contain descriptive columns like NAME, DESCRIPTION, and SEQUENCE_NUMBER to define the phase's purpose and order within a process. System columns such as CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, and LAST_UPDATED_BY for auditing would also be standard. The core data held is a static set of phase codes that govern the lifecycle states of related support transactions.

Common Use Cases and Queries

Given the table's obsolete status and non-implementation, active operational or reporting use cases in EBS 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 are non-existent. Historically, its intended use would have been to support phase-based workflows. Sample queries would have focused on retrieving the master list of phases or joining to transactional tables. For example, a theoretical query to list all defects with their phase name would have been: SELECT d.defect_number, p.phase_name FROM css_def_defects_b d, css_def_phases_b p WHERE d.phase_id = p.phase_id; In current practice, any required phase or status tracking is managed through alternative, active tables within successor application functionalities.

Related Objects

The ETRM documentation specifies four foreign key relationships where the CSS_DEF_PHASES_B.PHASE_ID column is referenced. These relationships define the table's integration points within the obsolete Support module's schema:

• CSS_DEF_AUDIT_HISTORY_B: Joined via CSS_DEF_AUDIT_HISTORY_B.PHASE_ID. This linked audit history records to specific phases.
• CSS_DEF_DEFECTS_B: Joined via CSS_DEF_DEFECTS_B.PHASE_ID. This associated defect records with their current phase.
• CSS_DEF_PHASE_STATUSES: Joined via CSS_DEF_PHASE_STATUSES.PHASE_ID. This likely defined valid statuses allowable within each phase.
• CSS_DEF_PROB_TYPE_PHASES: Joined via CSS_DEF_PROB_TYPE_PHASES.PHASE_ID. This associated problem types with applicable phases.

All referencing tables are part of the same obsolete CSS module, confirming the deprecation of this entire functional area.