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The FND_DOCUMENTS_TL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical repository for storing translated document-related metadata. As part of the Application Object Library (AOL) module, this table supports multilingual functionality by maintaining language-specific attributes for documents registered in the system. It is a translatable (TL) table, meaning it contains translated versions of data stored in its base table, FND_DOCUMENTS_B. ### **Purpose and Functionality** The primary purpose of FND_DOCUMENTS_TL is to store language-dependent document descriptions, titles, and other textual attributes. When documents are uploaded or managed in Oracle EBS, their metadata (such as names and descriptions) may need to be displayed in multiple languages. This table ensures that translated versions of these attributes are available based on the user's session language. ### **Key Columns and Structure** The table includes the following significant columns: - DOCUMENT_ID (Primary Key): References the base document ID from FND_DOCUMENTS_B. - LANGUAGE (Primary Key): Stores the language code (e.g., 'US' for American English, 'FR' for French). - SOURCE_LANG: Indicates the original language in which the document metadata was created. - TITLE: The translated title of the document. - DESCRIPTION: A language-specific description of the document. - FILE_NAME: The translated name of the attached file (if applicable). ### **Integration with Oracle EBS Features** 1. **Multilingual Support (NLS)**: The table leverages Oracle's National Language Support (NLS) framework to dynamically render document metadata in the user's preferred language. When a user switches the application language, EBS queries FND_DOCUMENTS_TL to fetch the corresponding translations. 2. **Document Management (WebADI, Attachments)**: Documents managed via Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator (WebADI) or the attachments framework reference this table to display localized names and descriptions. 3. **Seed Data and Upgrades**: During EBS upgrades or patches, seed data for standard documents (e.g., predefined templates) may populate this table with translations for supported languages. ### **Technical Considerations** - **Indexing**: The table is indexed on DOCUMENT_ID and LANGUAGE for efficient joins with FND_DOCUMENTS_B. - **TL Table Behavior**: Like other TL tables in Oracle EBS, it requires the base table (FND_DOCUMENTS_B) to exist first. Updates to base records cascade to translated entries. - **Data Maintenance**: Translations can be added or modified via Oracle's translation tools or direct SQL (though caution is advised to maintain data integrity). ### **Common Use Cases** - Generating localized reports with document metadata. - Displaying user-friendly document names in multilingual portals. - Migrating translated document attributes during system upgrades. ### **Conclusion** The FND_DOCUMENTS_TL table is essential for global deployments of Oracle EBS, enabling seamless multilingual document management. Its integration with core EBS features ensures consistent and language-aware document handling across diverse user bases. Administrators and developers should understand its structure to optimize document-related workflows and troubleshoot translation issues.