Search Results igs_as_spcl_cons_cat

Overview

The IGS_AS_SPCL_CONS_CAT table is a core reference table within the Oracle E-Business Suite Student System (IGS) for releases 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. It functions as a master data repository that defines and governs the permissible categories for special consideration applications. A special consideration application is typically a formal request by a student for an adjustment to an assessment due to extenuating circumstances, such as illness or personal hardship. This table provides the standardized list of valid categories (e.g., Medical, Bereavement, Technical Disruption) under which such applications can be submitted, ensuring data consistency and integrity across the assessment module.

Key Information Stored

The primary data element stored in this table is the special consideration category code. While the full column list is not detailed in the provided metadata, the structure centers on the primary key column, SPCL_CONSIDERATION_CAT. This column uniquely identifies each category. Typically, a table of this nature would also include descriptive columns such as a category name or description, an effective date range (start and end dates) to control active status, and possibly attributes for workflow or authorization rules. The existence of a dedicated primary key constraint, IGS_AS_SPCL_CONS_CAT_PK, underscores the criticality of this identifier as a unique, non-null value for referential integrity.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is to validate and categorize student applications for special consideration. When a student submits an application via the relevant form or API, the system validates the entered category against the active records in this table. Common reporting and administrative queries include listing all available categories for setup or maintenance purposes and analyzing application volumes by category. A typical SQL pattern to retrieve all active categories would involve querying the key column and any descriptive fields, often filtered by a system date against effective date columns.

SELECT spcl_consideration_cat, description
FROM igs.igs_as_spcl_cons_cat
WHERE SYSDATE BETWEEN start_date AND NVL(end_date, SYSDATE)
ORDER BY 1;

Another frequent query joins this table to the application details to generate management reports.

Related Objects

The table maintains a critical parent-child relationship with the main transactional table for special consideration applications. As documented in the metadata:

• Primary Key: IGS_AS_SPCL_CONS_CAT_PK on column SPCL_CONSIDERATION_CAT.
• Foreign Key Relationship: The IGS_AS_SPL_CONS_APPL table (Special Consideration Applications) contains a foreign key column, also named SPCL_CONSIDERATION_CAT. This column references IGS_AS_SPCL_CONS_CAT.SPCL_CONSIDERATION_CAT, enforcing that every application must be linked to a valid, predefined category. This relationship is fundamental to the data model, ensuring all applications are classified according to the institution's governed list.