Search Results igs_ad_cat_pk

Overview

The IGS_AD_CAT table is a core data entity within the Oracle E-Business Suite's Student System (IGS), specifically designed to manage admissions processes. As indicated by its description, this table stores user-defined categories that classify applicants based on their specific processing requirements. These categories, such as "undergraduate - HECS (on-campus)" or "postgraduate - international," enable institutions to tailor workflows, rules, and reporting for distinct applicant populations. Its primary role is to serve as a master reference table for applicant categorization, ensuring consistent classification across the admissions lifecycle. It is critical to note the ETRM metadata explicitly labels the IGS product as "Obsolete," indicating this table is part of a legacy module that may not be actively developed or implemented in all databases.

Key Information Stored

The table's central purpose is to define and maintain unique admission categories. Based on the provided relationship data, the primary structure revolves around the ADMISSION_CAT column. This column serves as the unique identifier (Primary Key) for each category record. While the full column list is not detailed in the excerpt, a table of this nature typically contains descriptive fields such as a category name or description, effective dates (START_DATE, END_DATE), and potentially attributes linking the category to specific processing rules or fee structures. The key data point is the ADMISSION_CAT code itself, which is referenced by other transactional tables in the system to classify applicant records.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is the consistent classification of applicants for operational and reporting purposes. Administrators would use this table to maintain the list of valid categories. Common queries involve listing all active categories or retrieving the specific category for an applicant. A fundamental pattern is joining IGS_AD_CAT to applicant or application header tables using the ADMISSION_CAT column. For example, a report summarizing applicant counts by category would utilize this join. Sample SQL to retrieve all defined categories would be straightforward: SELECT admission_cat FROM igs_ad_cat WHERE SYSDATE BETWEEN start_date AND NVL(end_date, SYSDATE);. Given the "Obsolete" status, a critical use case in modern implementations is often data analysis for migration or integration with a successor system.

Related Objects

The main documented relationship for the IGS_AD_CAT table is via its primary key constraint, IGS_AD_CAT_PK, on the column ADMISSION_CAT. This key is referenced by foreign key constraints in other tables within the IGS module that require an admission category. While specific related table names are not listed in the excerpt, typical related objects in a student system would include:

• Applicant/Application Header Tables: Likely named similarly to IGS_AD_APPL or IGS_PE_PERSON, containing a column like ADMISSION_CAT that foreign keys to IGS_AD_CAT.ADMISSION_CAT.
• Admission Process Rule Tables: Tables defining specific requirements or steps keyed by admission category.
• Fee Assessment Tables: Structures for associating fees with an applicant category.

Any query or data model involving applicant processing would join from these transactional tables back to IGS_AD_CAT to resolve the category code into its full descriptive definition.