Search Results ieu_wp_param_defs_b_pk

Overview

The table IEU_WP_PARAM_DEFS_B is a core data definition table within the Oracle E-Business Suite Universal Work Queue (UWQ) module. It serves as the base (or "B") table for storing the master definitions of parameters that can be associated with actions performed from the UWQ interface. The UWQ provides a centralized console for agents to manage tasks, interactions, and workflows across various applications. This table's role is to define the reusable building blocks—parameters—that configure the behavior and data requirements of these actions, ensuring consistency and control in how actions are invoked and executed from the queue.

Key Information Stored

As a base table in a multi-language architecture, IEU_WP_PARAM_DEFS_B primarily holds the language-independent, transactional attributes of a parameter definition. The primary key column, PARAM_ID, uniquely identifies each parameter definition record. While the full column list is not detailed in the provided metadata, typical columns in such a base table would include CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY for auditing, and attributes defining the parameter's technical characteristics. These characteristics likely encompass data type (e.g., VARCHAR2, NUMBER), default values, format masks, and flags indicating whether the parameter is mandatory or hidden. The language-specific descriptions and labels for these parameters are stored in the corresponding translation table, IEU_WP_PARAM_DEFS_TL, linked via the PARAM_ID.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed for administrative configuration, troubleshooting, and integration purposes. A common use case involves identifying all defined parameters available for assignment to UWQ actions. System administrators or implementers may query this table to audit the parameter landscape or to understand the data requirements of custom actions. For instance, a query to list all parameter definitions, potentially joining to the translation table for meaningful names, would be fundamental. When diagnosing an issue with a specific action, a developer might trace back from the action to its assigned parameters via the IEU_WP_ACTION_PARAMS table to review the parameter definitions stored here. Direct transactional manipulation of this table is typically done through administered UWQ configuration interfaces rather than direct SQL.

Related Objects

The IEU_WP_PARAM_DEFS_B table has defined relationships with two key objects in the UWQ schema, as per the provided foreign key metadata:

• IEU_WP_ACTION_PARAMS: This table acts as the junction between action definitions and parameter definitions. The foreign key from IEU_WP_ACTION_PARAMS.PARAM_ID to IEU_WP_PARAM_DEFS_B.PARAM_ID establishes which specific parameters are assigned to a given UWQ action.
• IEU_WP_PARAM_DEFS_TL: This is the translation table that holds the language-specific names and descriptions for the parameter definitions. Its foreign key, IEU_WP_PARAM_DEFS_TL.PARAM_ID, references IEU_WP_PARAM_DEFS_B.PARAM_ID, forming the standard EBS multi-language table pair (Base + TL).

The primary key IEU_WP_PARAM_DEFS_B_PK on the PARAM_ID column enforces uniqueness and is the anchor for these relationships.