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The EGO_SUPPLIERSITE_TMP table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a temporary staging table primarily used within the Oracle Supplier Hub (part of the Oracle Supplier Lifecycle Management module) to facilitate the bulk import or processing of supplier site data. This table acts as an intermediary storage area where data can be validated, transformed, or enriched before being transferred to the permanent supplier site tables such as AP_SUPPLIER_SITES_ALL and related entities. Below is a detailed breakdown of its purpose, structure, and usage: ### **Purpose of EGO_SUPPLIERSITE_TMP** 1. **Data Staging**: The table temporarily holds supplier site data during bulk import processes, such as those initiated via Oracle's Supplier Hub or external integration tools (e.g., Oracle Data Integrator or web services). 2. **Validation & Transformation**: Before data is committed to permanent tables, it undergoes validation checks (e.g., mandatory fields, referential integrity) and transformations (e.g., address standardization). 3. **Error Handling**: Records with validation failures are flagged in this table, allowing users to review and correct issues before reprocessing. 4. **Performance Optimization**: By segregating bulk operations from transactional tables, it minimizes locking and performance overhead on critical AP (Accounts Payable) tables. ### **Key Columns and Structure** The EGO_SUPPLIERSITE_TMP table typically includes columns mirroring the structure of AP_SUPPLIER_SITES_ALL, along with metadata for processing. Common columns include: - **Transaction Identifiers**: - TRANSACTION_ID: Unique identifier for the import batch. - BATCH_ID: Groups related records for batch processing. - **Supplier/Site Attributes**: - VENDOR_ID or SUPPLIER_ID: Links to the parent supplier (PO_VENDORS or AP_SUPPLIERS). - VENDOR_SITE_CODE: Unique site identifier. - ADDRESS_LINES, CITY, COUNTRY: Physical address details. - PHONE, EMAIL: Contact information. - **Processing Metadata**: - STATUS_FLAG: Indicates record status (e.g., 'PENDING', 'PROCESSED', 'ERROR'). - ERROR_MESSAGE: Describes validation failures. - CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Timestamps for auditing. ### **Integration with Oracle EBS Modules** 1. **Supplier Hub (EGO)**: The table is central to Supplier Hub's data ingestion workflows, often populated via Oracle's File-Based Data Import (FBDI) templates or APIs. 2. **Accounts Payable (AP)**: Validated records are pushed to AP_SUPPLIER_SITES_ALL, enabling procurement and payment processes. 3. **Purchasing (PO)**: Supplier sites become available for procurement activities (e.g., purchase orders, RFQs). ### **Typical Workflow** 1. **Data Loading**: Data is inserted into EGO_SUPPLIERSITE_TMP via SQL*Loader, APIs, or UI uploads. 2. **Validation**: Oracle's concurrent programs or PL/SQL packages validate data against business rules (e.g., duplicate checks, valid country codes). 3. **Error Resolution**: Users query the table to identify and fix errors (filtering on STATUS_FLAG='ERROR'). 4. **Commit to Production**: Valid records are processed into permanent tables via dedicated programs (e.g., "Import Supplier Sites"). ### **Technical Considerations** - **Purge Policies**: Temporary records should be purged periodically to avoid bloating. - **Indexing**: Transaction-specific indexes (TRANSACTION_ID, BATCH_ID) improve query performance during validation. - **Custom Extensions**: Customers may extend the table with custom columns for additional attributes. ### **Conclusion** The EGO_SUPPLIERSITE_TMP table is a critical component in Oracle EBS for managing supplier site data imports efficiently while ensuring data quality. Its design supports high-volume operations, error handling, and seamless integration with core AP and PO modules, making it indispensable for organizations leveraging Oracle Supplier Hub or bulk data migration tools.