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Overview
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Overview

The IGS_CA_DA_CONFIGS table is a core reference table within the Oracle E-Business Suite Student System (IGS). It functions as a master repository for seeded system date types, which are fundamental to the academic calendar and date-driven processes in a higher education institution. This table defines the various types of dates the system uses to manage the academic lifecycle, such as term start dates, census dates, enrollment deadlines, and examination periods. Its role is to provide a centralized, configurable definition for these critical date categories, ensuring consistency and enabling date-based rules and validations across the Student System modules.

Key Information Stored

The table's primary purpose is to store metadata for each system-defined date type. While the full column list is not detailed in the provided metadata, the structure revolves around the SYS_DATE_TYPE column, which serves as the unique identifier (Primary Key: IGS_CA_DA_CONF_PK) for each date category. Typical columns in such a configuration table would include a descriptive name or code for the date type, a longer description, status flags (e.g., 'Active', 'Inactive'), and potentially control attributes that dictate how the date is used in calculations, overrides, and system logic. The data is predominantly seeded by Oracle during installation and is typically modified only with caution via prescribed upgrade paths or patches.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily referenced for setup validation, reporting, and as a key in joins for date-related queries. Common operational scenarios include validating available date types for academic calendar setup, generating reports that list all system date categories, and supporting the logic for date override rules. A fundamental query retrieves all active system date types for use in a list of values (LOV) within a form or report. For example:

  • SELECT sys_date_type, description FROM igs.igs_ca_da_configs WHERE status = 'ACTIVE' ORDER BY 1;

Another critical use case involves joining this table to transactional or rule tables to decipher date-related data. For instance, to analyze date override rules, one would join IGS_CA_DA_CONFIGS to the IGS_CA_DA_OVD_RULES table on the SYS_DATE_TYPE column to translate the date type code into a human-readable description for reporting purposes.

Related Objects

The most direct relationship documented is with the IGS_CA_DA_OVD_RULES table, which holds specific override rules for the system date types defined in IGS_CA_DA_CONFIGS. The foreign key (IGS_CA_DA_OVD_RULES.SYS_DATE_TYPE) references the primary key of IGS_CA_DA_CONFIGS, enforcing referential integrity. This relationship is central to the date management framework. Furthermore, this configuration table is likely referenced by various other entities within the Academic Calendar (CA), Date Alias (DA), and broader Student System modules that utilize these predefined date types in their business logic, such as enrollment windows, fee assessment schedules, and academic progression rules.