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Overview
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Overview

The FLM_SEQ_TASKS table is a core data repository within the Oracle E-Business Suite Flow Manufacturing (FLM) module. It functions as the master definition table for flow sequencing tasks, a critical component for managing production line operations. In Flow Manufacturing, work is organized and prioritized based on sequenced tasks that dictate the movement and scheduling of assemblies on the shop floor. This table stores the foundational parameters and control data that define these sequencing tasks, enabling the system to schedule and execute manufacturing work according to configured rules and priorities. Its integrity is essential for the proper functioning of flow sequencing, which directly impacts production efficiency and on-time delivery.

Key Information Stored

The table's primary purpose is to hold the defining attributes for each unique sequencing task. The primary key, SEQ_TASK_ID, uniquely identifies each task record. Key relational columns include ORGANIZATION_ID, which links the task to a specific manufacturing organization via the MTL_PARAMETERS table, and SCHEDULE_GROUP_ID, which associates the task with a scheduling group defined in WIP_SCHEDULE_GROUPS for collective scheduling purposes. While the exact full column list is not detailed in the provided metadata, the description confirms it stores "flow sequencing task parameters," which typically encompass task names, descriptions, sequencing methods (e.g., based on due date, priority, custom rules), status, and effective date ranges. These parameters collectively govern how work orders are selected and released to the production line.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is central to setup, inquiry, and reporting activities within Flow Manufacturing. A common operational use case involves querying active sequencing tasks for a specific organization to verify or audit the scheduling rules in effect. For instance, a manufacturing supervisor might run a report to list all tasks within their schedule group. A typical query pattern would join FLM_SEQ_TASKS to MTL_PARAMETERS for the organization name and to WIP_SCHEDULE_GROUPS for the schedule group name. Database administrators or implementers may query the table to diagnose data issues or validate configurations during implementation or upgrades. Sample SQL to retrieve basic task information would be:

  • SELECT st.seq_task_id, st.task_name, mp.organization_code, wsg.schedule_group_name
  • FROM flm_seq_tasks st, mtl_parameters mp, wip_schedule_groups wsg
  • WHERE st.organization_id = mp.organization_id
  • AND st.schedule_group_id = wsg.schedule_group_id(+);

Related Objects

The FLM_SEQ_TASKS table maintains important relationships with other EBS objects, as indicated by its foreign keys. It is a parent table to FLM_SEQ_TASK_LINES, which holds the detailed criteria and rules (lines) for each task defined in FLM_SEQ_TASKS. It references the master organization table MTL_PARAMETERS to tie each task to a legal entity. Furthermore, it links to WIP_SCHEDULE_GROUPS, allowing tasks to be grouped for shared scheduling execution. These relationships form a hierarchical data model where FLM_SEQ_TASKS sits at the top, defining the task header, with FLM_SEQ_TASK_LINES providing the detailed execution logic, all scoped to a specific manufacturing organization.