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Overview

The CZ_LOCALES table is a foundational data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Configurator (CZ) module. Its primary purpose is to support internationalization features by providing a repository for locale definitions. A locale is a set of parameters that defines the user's language, region, and any special variant preferences, which is critical for delivering a localized user experience. Despite its structural importance, the official ETRM documentation explicitly notes this table as "NEVER USED" within the standard application. This indicates that while the table exists in the schema to support a potential internationalization framework, its population and active utilization by the core Configurator application logic in releases 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 may be limited or reserved for future implementation.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to uniquely identify and describe locales. The central column is LOCALE_ID, which serves as the primary key. This numeric identifier uniquely defines each locale record. While the ETRM excerpt does not list additional columns, typical locale tables in Oracle EBS often include columns for a language code (e.g., 'US', 'GB'), territory code (e.g., 'EN', 'FR'), and a descriptive name. The presence of a primary key constraint named CZ_LOCALES_PK enforces the uniqueness of the LOCALE_ID, ensuring data integrity for any dependent objects or custom implementations.

Common Use Cases and Queries

Given its documented status, direct operational use cases within the standard CZ module are atypical. Its primary role is structural, serving as a parent table for localization-related data. In custom development or extension scenarios where multilingual support for configurator text elements is required, this table could be populated and used as a reference. A fundamental query would involve joining to its related child table to retrieve localized content for a specific locale. For example, to verify if any locale data exists, a simple query would be: SELECT * FROM cz.cz_locales;. A more practical join for retrieving localized text might follow the pattern: SELECT lt.text, l.locale_id FROM cz.cz_localized_texts lt, cz.cz_locales l WHERE lt.locale_id = l.locale_id;.

Related Objects

The CZ_LOCALES table has a direct and defined relationship with the CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS table. This is enforced via a foreign key constraint where the LOCALE_ID column in CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS references the primary key of CZ_LOCALES. This relationship establishes CZ_LOCALES as the parent table in a master-detail configuration, ensuring that any localized text entry is associated with a valid locale identifier. No other foreign key relationships are indicated in the provided metadata. As a core reference table for the Configurator schema, it may be referenced by other CZ objects, such as seed data scripts or internal packages, but CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS is its principal documented dependent.

  • Table: CZ_LOCALES 12.1.1

    owner:CZ,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:CZ.CZ_LOCALES,  object_name:CZ_LOCALES,  status:VALID,  product: CZ - Configuratordescription: NEVER USED. For internationalization ,  implementation_dba_data: CZ.CZ_LOCALES

  • Table: CZ_LOCALES 12.2.2

    owner:CZ,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:CZ.CZ_LOCALES,  object_name:CZ_LOCALES,  status:VALID,  product: CZ - Configuratordescription: NEVER USED. For internationalization ,  implementation_dba_data: CZ.CZ_LOCALES

  • Table: CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS 12.1.1

    owner:CZ,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:CZ.CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS,  object_name:CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS,  status:VALID,  product: CZ - Configuratordescription: Stores all texts that are displayed in Configurator runtime UI. Multi-language. ,  implementation_dba_data: CZ.CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS

  • Table: CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS 12.2.2

    owner:CZ,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:CZ.CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS,  object_name:CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS,  status:VALID,  product: CZ - Configuratordescription: Stores all texts that are displayed in Configurator runtime UI. Multi-language. ,  implementation_dba_data: CZ.CZ_LOCALIZED_TEXTS