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The GMD_RECIPE_EFF_ASSOC table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Process Manufacturing (GMD) module, specifically designed to manage associations between recipes and their effective dates. This table plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the correct version of a recipe is utilized during manufacturing processes based on predefined effective date ranges. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, functionality, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Table Overview

The GMD_RECIPE_EFF_ASSOC table stores associations between recipes (recipe_id) and their effective date ranges (effective_start_date and effective_end_date). It acts as a bridge between the recipe header (GMD_RECIPE_HEADER) and the recipe validity periods, ensuring that the system references the appropriate recipe version for a given production date. This is particularly important in industries where recipes may change due to regulatory updates, ingredient availability, or process optimizations.

Key Columns and Relationships

  • RECIPE_EFF_ASSOC_ID: Primary key, uniquely identifying each association record.
  • RECIPE_ID: Foreign key linking to GMD_RECIPE_HEADER, identifying the recipe.
  • EFFECTIVE_START_DATE and EFFECTIVE_END_DATE: Define the validity period during which the recipe is active.
  • STATUS: Indicates whether the association is active (e.g., 'Approved', 'Pending').
  • CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY: Standard Oracle audit columns.
The table integrates with other GMD tables such as GMD_RECIPE_VALIDITY_RULES and GMD_RECIPE_HEADER to enforce business rules and maintain data consistency.

Functional Significance

In Process Manufacturing, recipes often undergo revisions, and multiple versions may coexist. The GMD_RECIPE_EFF_ASSOC table ensures that:
  1. Version Control: Only the valid recipe version for a specific production date is used, preventing errors in batch execution.
  2. Regulatory Compliance: Helps adhere to industry regulations by tracking recipe changes and their effective periods.
  3. Efficiency: Optimizes material usage and process parameters by aligning recipes with their designated time frames.

Integration with Oracle EBS Modules

The table interacts with:
  • Inventory (INV): Ensures correct material requirements are pulled based on the active recipe.
  • Cost Management (CST): Facilitates accurate cost calculations for batches produced under specific recipe versions.
  • Quality Management (GME): Validates quality tests against the recipe's effective parameters.

Technical Considerations

For performance optimization, indexes on RECIPE_ID, EFFECTIVE_START_DATE, and EFFECTIVE_END_DATE are recommended. Concurrent programs like "Recipe Validity Maintenance" leverage this table to automate updates and expirations. Customizations should preserve referential integrity, especially when extending validity rules or adding status values.

Conclusion

The GMD_RECIPE_EFF_ASSOC table is a foundational element in Oracle EBS Process Manufacturing, enabling precise recipe versioning and date-based validity management. Its design supports complex manufacturing scenarios while ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency. Understanding its structure and relationships is essential for configuring, customizing, or troubleshooting recipe-related processes in Oracle EBS 12.1.1 or 12.2.2.