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The ENG_CHANGE_ORDER_TYPES_TL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical repository for storing translated descriptions of Engineering Change Order (ECO) types within the Engineering module. This table supports multi-language functionality, enabling organizations to maintain ECO type descriptions in multiple languages, which is essential for global enterprises operating in diverse linguistic environments. ### **Purpose and Functionality** The primary purpose of ENG_CHANGE_ORDER_TYPES_TL is to store translated labels and descriptions for ECO types defined in the base table ENG_CHANGE_ORDER_TYPES_B. ECO types categorize change orders based on their purpose, such as "Design Change," "Cost Reduction," or "Regulatory Compliance." The _TL (translated) table ensures that these classifications are accessible in the user's preferred language, enhancing usability in multinational deployments. ### **Table Structure** Key columns in ENG_CHANGE_ORDER_TYPES_TL include: - CHANGE_ORDER_TYPE_ID (Foreign Key): Links to the base table ENG_CHANGE_ORDER_TYPES_B. - LANGUAGE: Stores the ISO language code (e.g., 'US' for English, 'DE' for German). - SOURCE_LANG: Indicates the original language of the record. - NAME: The translated name of the ECO type (e.g., "Änderungsauftrag" in German). - DESCRIPTION: A detailed translated description of the ECO type. This structure adheres to Oracle's Multi-Language Support (MLS) framework, ensuring seamless integration with EBS's globalization features. ### **Integration with Oracle EBS Modules** The table is primarily used by the **Engineering Change Management** module but interacts with other EBS components, including: - **Inventory Management**: ECOs may trigger material changes. - **Bill of Materials (BOM)**: Modifications to product structures. - **Work in Process (WIP)**: Updates to manufacturing workflows. When an ECO type is created or modified in ENG_CHANGE_ORDER_TYPES_B, corresponding translations are stored in ENG_CHANGE_ORDER_TYPES_TL. Reports, user interfaces, and workflows then display the appropriate language based on user preferences. ### **Data Maintenance** Translations are typically managed via: 1. **Oracle Application Developer (OAD)**: For manual updates. 2. **Oracle Translation Console**: For bulk translations. 3. **APIs**: Programmatic updates via PL/SQL or Oracle Integration tools. Best practices include maintaining synchronization between base and translated records to avoid discrepancies. ### **Technical Considerations** - **Indexing**: The table is indexed on CHANGE_ORDER_TYPE_ID and LANGUAGE for performance. - **Audit Trails**: Changes may be logged in FND_AUDIT_TABLES if auditing is enabled. - **Patch Impact**: Customizations to ECO types require retesting after patches to ensure translations persist. ### **Conclusion** The ENG_CHANGE_ORDER_TYPES_TL table is a vital component of Oracle EBS's Engineering module, ensuring ECO types are accessible across languages. Its design aligns with Oracle's MLS standards, facilitating global operations. Proper maintenance of this table ensures accurate, locale-specific communication of engineering changes, reducing errors in multinational environments.