Search Results igf_ap_sap_rule_map

Overview

The IGF_AP_SAP_RULE_MAP table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Financial Aid module (IGF). Its primary function is to manage the mapping between academic progress rules and their corresponding outcomes, specifically in the context of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) evaluations. SAP is a critical federal requirement for student financial aid eligibility in the United States. This table acts as a junction or mapping entity, linking defined selection rules (which assess student performance) to specific SAP statuses or actions. Its role is to ensure that the automated evaluation of a student's academic record results in a consistent and configurable financial aid determination, thereby enforcing institutional and regulatory compliance.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to maintain a many-to-many relationship between selection rule identifiers and rule names. According to the provided metadata, the table's primary key is a composite of two columns: SRM_ID and RULE_NAME. The SRM_ID column is a foreign key that links to the IGF_AP_SEL_RULE_MAP table, which likely holds the master definition of selection rules used in the system. The RULE_NAME column stores the identifier or name of the specific academic progress rule being mapped. Together, these columns define a unique mapping record, associating a particular selection rule instance with a specific SAP outcome rule.

Common Use Cases and Queries

A primary use case is the batch or real-time processing of student academic records to determine SAP status for an aid year or payment period. The mappings in this table drive the logic engine. Common administrative tasks include configuring new SAP evaluation criteria or modifying existing rule mappings in response to policy changes. A typical query would retrieve all rule mappings for analysis or audit purposes. For example:

SELECT srm_id, rule_name FROM igf_ap_sap_rule_map ORDER BY rule_name;

Another critical query would join this table to the selection rule master table to generate a comprehensive view of the SAP evaluation framework:

SELECT map.rule_name, sel.rule_code, sel.description FROM igf_ap_sap_rule_map map, igf_ap_sel_rule_map sel WHERE map.srm_id = sel.srm_id;

Related Objects

The table maintains a direct foreign key relationship, which is the sole documented relationship in the provided metadata.

• IGF_AP_SEL_RULE_MAP: This is the primary parent table. The IGF_AP_SAP_RULE_MAP.SRM_ID column references the IGF_AP_SEL_RULE_MAP table. This relationship ensures that every mapping record points to a valid, predefined selection rule. The integrity of this link is essential for the SAP evaluation process to function correctly, as the selection rule contains the executable logic for assessing student data.