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Overview

The CM_ACER_MSG table is a core data object within the Process Manufacturing Financials (GMF) module of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. It functions as the central repository for error messages and inconsistencies identified during the execution of the Actual Cost Process. This process is critical for calculating accurate production costs in process manufacturing environments. The table's primary role is to provide a detailed audit trail of issues, enabling users to evaluate the performance and accuracy of the costing run, diagnose problems, and take corrective action to ensure financial data integrity.

Key Information Stored

The table is designed to log individual error messages associated with a specific actual cost processing run. Its structure is defined by a composite primary key. The column ACPROC_ID links each error message to a master control record for the costing process, stored in the related CM_ACPR_CTL table. The LINE_NO column sequences multiple error messages that may be generated for a single process run. While the provided metadata does not list all columns, typical data stored includes the error message text, a severity or message type code, a timestamp, and potentially identifiers for the specific transaction, item, or organization that triggered the inconsistency. This granular data is essential for troubleshooting.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is reviewing errors post-costing run. Users typically query this table to generate exception reports. A common SQL pattern involves joining to the control table to filter by process date or status.

  • Reviewing Errors for a Specific Cost Run:
    SELECT er.line_no, er.message_text, ctl.process_date FROM gmf.cm_acer_msg er, gmf.cm_acpr_ctl ctl WHERE er.acproc_id = ctl.acproc_id AND ctl.acproc_id = :p_process_id ORDER BY er.line_no;
  • Identifying Frequent Error Patterns: Analysts may group by message text to find systemic data issues impacting the costing process.
  • Integration with Custom Alerts: The table can be monitored programmatically to trigger notifications or dashboard indicators when a costing run completes with errors.

Related Objects

CM_ACER_MSG has a direct and integral relationship with the CM_ACPR_CTL (Actual Cost Process Control) table, enforced by a foreign key constraint on the ACPROC_ID column. This means every error message must be associated with a valid costing process header. The table is central to the Actual Cost Process engine and is populated by its underlying PL/SQL logic. While not listed in the metadata, it is often referenced by standard GMF forms and reports that display costing errors, and may be accessed by diagnostic scripts or custom extensions built to enhance cost analysis and error resolution workflows.

  • Table: CM_ACER_MSG 12.1.1

    owner:GMF,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:GMF.CM_ACER_MSG,  object_name:CM_ACER_MSG,  status:VALID,  product: GMF - Process Manufacturing Financials ,  description: The Actual Cost Process Error Message Table will provide the user a list of inconsistencies found during the actual cost process. These error messages will be used by the OPM user to evaluate performance and accuracy of the process and if ,  implementation_dba_data: GMF.CM_ACER_MSG , 

  • Table: CM_ACER_MSG 12.2.2

    owner:GMF,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:GMF.CM_ACER_MSG,  object_name:CM_ACER_MSG,  status:VALID,  product: GMF - Process Manufacturing Financials ,  description: The Actual Cost Process Error Message Table will provide the user a list of inconsistencies found during the actual cost process. These error messages will be used by the OPM user to evaluate performance and accuracy of the process and if ,  implementation_dba_data: GMF.CM_ACER_MSG , 

  • Table: CM_ACPR_CTL 12.2.2

    owner:GMF,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:GMF.CM_ACPR_CTL,  object_name:CM_ACPR_CTL,  status:VALID,  product: GMF - Process Manufacturing Financials ,  description: The Actual Cost Process Control Table will allow the OPM user to communicate with the Actual Cost Process as it is running in the background . Using this table, the user may also review past runs and also if necessary force the process to a ,  implementation_dba_data: GMF.CM_ACPR_CTL , 

  • Table: CM_ACPR_CTL 12.1.1

    owner:GMF,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:GMF.CM_ACPR_CTL,  object_name:CM_ACPR_CTL,  status:VALID,  product: GMF - Process Manufacturing Financials ,  description: The Actual Cost Process Control Table will allow the OPM user to communicate with the Actual Cost Process as it is running in the background . Using this table, the user may also review past runs and also if necessary force the process to a ,  implementation_dba_data: GMF.CM_ACPR_CTL ,