Search Results igs_co_s_per_lt_parm_all

Overview

The table IGS_CO_S_PER_LT_PARM_ALL is a core data structure within the Oracle E-Business Suite's now-obsolete Student System (IGS). It serves as a detailed repository for parameter values associated with system-generated letters produced for specific individuals. Its primary function is to store the dynamic data elements or runtime parameters that are populated into correspondence templates, enabling the personalization of mass-produced letters. This table is integral to the correspondence generation workflow, linking a person's unique identifier to the specific parameters used in a particular letter instance. The presence of the suffix '_ALL' indicates it is a multi-org table designed to support multiple operating units. It is critical to note that, per the provided ETRM metadata, this table was not implemented in the referenced database instance, suggesting its use may be limited to specific legacy installations or upgrade paths.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is defined by its composite primary key, which precisely identifies a single parameter instance. The key columns are PERSON_ID (the unique identifier for the student or person), CORRESPONDENCE_TYPE and LETTER_REFERENCE_NUMBER (identifying the letter template), SPL_SEQUENCE_NUMBER (the sequence for the person's specific letter instance), LETTER_PARAMETER_TYPE (the category or name of the parameter), and SEQUENCE_NUMBER (allowing for multiple values of the same parameter type). While the specific non-key columns are not detailed in the excerpt, they would typically include columns to store the actual parameter value (e.g., a VARCHAR2 or CLOB field) and standard WHO columns for tracking creation and modification dates and users. The primary key IGS_CO_S_PER_LT_PARM_PK enforces uniqueness across this six-column combination.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is auditing and reviewing the exact data used to generate historical correspondence for a student. For instance, support personnel might query this table to verify what information was printed on a specific financial aid or academic standing letter. A common reporting query would join to the main letter header table to retrieve all parameters for a given correspondence event. A sample SQL pattern to fetch this data would be:

• SELECT * FROM IGS_CO_S_PER_LT_PARM_ALL WHERE PERSON_ID = :p_person_id AND CORRESPONDENCE_TYPE = :p_corr_type AND LETTER_REFERENCE_NUMBER = :p_letter_ref;

Another critical use case is during data migration or archival projects, where understanding the parameter data linked to obsolete letters is necessary. Developers might also query this table to understand parameter usage patterns when enhancing or replacing the legacy correspondence engine.

Related Objects

Based on the documented foreign key relationships, IGS_CO_S_PER_LT_PARM_ALL has defined dependencies on two other tables in the correspondence module. The table references IGS_CO_S_PERLT_RPTGP_ALL, linking via the composite key of PERSON_ID, CORRESPONDENCE_TYPE, LETTER_REFERENCE_NUMBER, SPL_SEQUENCE_NUMBER, LETTER_REPEATING_GROUP_CD, and SPLRG_SEQUENCE_NUMBER. This relationship ties individual parameters to specific repeating groups within a letter template. Secondly, it references IGS_CO_S_PER_LTR_ALL using the composite key of PERSON_ID, CORRESPONDENCE_TYPE, LETTER_REFERENCE_NUMBER, and SPL_SEQUENCE_NUMBER. This is the fundamental link to the main person letter header table (likely IGS_CO_S_PER_LTR_ALL), establishing the parent-child relationship where the header record owns these detailed parameter values.