Search Results igf_ap_sel_rule_map

Overview

The IGF_AP_SEL_RULE_MAP table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Financial Aid (IGF) module. It functions as a mapping and configuration table that stores the selection rules defined for specific academic progress types (SAP_TYPE). Its primary role is to establish and maintain the logical relationships between different rule entities used in the academic progress evaluation process, enabling the system to determine which sets of criteria apply to a given student's financial aid status based on their academic standing type.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure, as defined by its primary and unique keys, centers on several critical columns. The SRM_ID column serves as the primary unique identifier for each mapping record. The SAP_TYPE column is a pivotal foreign key that links to an academic progress type and is part of three separate unique constraints, underscoring its importance in organizing rules. The RULE_NAME column identifies a specific selection rule, while the GROUP_ID and ORDER_NUM columns are used to manage the grouping and sequential evaluation order of rules associated with a single SAP_TYPE. This design allows for complex, ordered rule sets to be applied systematically within the financial aid lifecycle.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is central to configuration and troubleshooting scenarios within the Financial Aid module. Administrators use it to verify or modify the rule sets attached to an academic progress policy. A common reporting need is to list all active selection rules for a given SAP_TYPE, ordered for processing. A sample query for this would be: SELECT RULE_NAME, GROUP_ID, ORDER_NUM FROM IGF_AP_SEL_RULE_MAP WHERE SAP_TYPE = '<TYPE_CODE>' ORDER BY ORDER_NUM;. Conversely, to identify which academic progress types utilize a particular rule, one would query: SELECT DISTINCT SAP_TYPE FROM IGF_AP_SEL_RULE_MAP WHERE RULE_NAME = '<RULE_NAME>';. These queries are essential for auditing rule assignments and ensuring the correct configuration of academic progress evaluations.

Related Objects

The IGF_AP_SEL_RULE_MAP table maintains a documented foreign key relationship with another table in the module, forming a critical data integrity link.

• IGF_AP_SAP_RULE_MAP: This table references IGF_AP_SEL_RULE_MAP via the foreign key on the SRM_ID column. This relationship indicates that records in IGF_AP_SAP_RULE_MAP are dependent on and linked to specific rule mapping entries defined in IGF_AP_SEL_RULE_MAP.

Based on the provided metadata, the table also appears to reference itself via a foreign key on the SAP_TYPE column, though the target table name is listed ambiguously. This suggests a potential hierarchical or self-referential relationship within the academic progress type definitions that warrants further investigation in a live system.