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Overview
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Overview

The IC_TEXT_HDR table is a master data table within the Oracle E-Business Suite Process Manufacturing (GMI) module, specifically for Inventory. Its primary role is to serve as a centralized repository for the creation and storage of user-defined text codes. These text codes are reusable descriptive identifiers that can be associated with various entities across the Process Manufacturing inventory schema to provide consistent, customizable classifications and descriptions. The table's design as a master table, referenced by a significant number of other transactional and setup tables via foreign key relationships, underscores its foundational importance in maintaining data integrity and standardization within the GMI data model for both releases 12.1.1 and 12.2.2.

Key Information Stored

While the provided metadata does not list specific columns, the structure and foreign key relationships define its core data. The primary key column is TEXT_CODE, which stores the unique identifier for each text entry. Based on its role as a master table for descriptive codes, it likely contains additional columns to store the corresponding description or long text associated with the code, and potentially control columns such as creation date, last update date, and an indicator for the code's active status. The integrity of the TEXT_CODE values is enforced by the primary key constraint IC_TEXT_HDR_PK, and their usage is governed by the extensive list of foreign key constraints linking to numerous other GMI tables.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is central to setup and reporting scenarios where text-based classifications are involved. Administrators use it to define and maintain the valid list of text codes before they can be assigned to other entities. Common operational use cases include classifying items (IC_ITEM_MST), lots (IC_LOTS_MST), locations (IC_LOCT_MST), and transaction types (IC_TRAN_CMP). A frequent reporting requirement is to join IC_TEXT_HDR with a transactional table to translate a stored code into its human-readable description. A typical SQL pattern would be:

  • SELECT t.text_code, t.description, m.item_no FROM ic_item_mst m, ic_text_hdr t WHERE m.text_code = t.text_code;

Another critical use case is data validation, ensuring that any TEXT_CODE populated in a dependent table exists in the IC_TEXT_HDR master table, which is automatically enforced by the foreign key constraints.

Related Objects

The IC_TEXT_HDR table has a vast network of dependencies, as evidenced by the metadata. It is directly referenced by foreign keys in over 40 other GMI tables, highlighting its pervasive role. Key related objects span all aspects of Process Manufacturing inventory, including:

This extensive relationship list confirms that IC_TEXT_HDR is a cornerstone table for configuring and describing core inventory, costing, and planning entities within the module.