Search Results igs_gr_venue_pk

Overview

The table IGS_GR_VENUE_ALL is a core data entity within the Oracle E-Business Suite's now-obsolete Student System (IGS). It serves as the master repository for defining physical venues capable of hosting academic events such as examinations and graduation ceremonies. Its primary role is to provide a centralized reference for scheduling and logistical planning, linking venues to higher-level organizational structures like campuses or external examination locations. The presence of the '_ALL' suffix indicates the table is designed to support a multi-organization access (MOAC) security model, meaning it contains data partitioned by operating unit. It is important to note that the metadata explicitly states the table was "Not implemented in this database," suggesting it may be a legacy or template object not deployed in all instances. The table's integrity is enforced by the primary key IGS_GR_VENUE_PK on the VENUE_CD column.

Key Information Stored

While the full column list is not provided in the excerpt, the documented relationships and primary key reveal the critical data elements. The central identifier is the VENUE_CD, a unique code for the venue. The table stores foreign key relationships that provide essential context: the EXAM_LOCATION_CD links the venue to a specific campus or external location defined in IGS_AD_LOCATION_ALL, and the COORD_PERSON_ID links to a contact or coordinator defined in the HZ_PARTIES table (the Trading Community Architecture foundation for persons and organizations). Other typical columns in such a table would include a description, address details, capacity, available facilities, and active status indicators, allowing institutions to manage and select appropriate venues based on event requirements.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is the scheduling and administration of large-scale academic events. For instance, when scheduling a final exam, the system would reference this table to identify viable venues based on capacity, location, and availability. A common reporting need would be to list all venues within a specific campus available for graduation ceremonies. A sample SQL query to retrieve venue details along with their associated location name might be structured as follows:

SELECT v.VENUE_CD, v.DESCRIPTION, l.LOCATION_CODE, l.DESCRIPTION AS LOCATION_DESCRIPTION
FROM IGS_GR_VENUE_ALL v,
IGS_AD_LOCATION_ALL l
WHERE v.EXAM_LOCATION_CD = l.LOCATION_CODE
AND v.EXAM_LOCATION_CD = :p_campus_code
ORDER BY v.VENUE_CD;

Another critical operational query would involve checking for any scheduled events (exam instances or ceremonies) that depend on a venue before deactivating it, using the foreign key relationships to child tables.

Related Objects

The table sits at the center of a relational model for event management. Based on the provided foreign key metadata, its key relationships are:

• Referenced Parent Tables:
  • HZ_PARTIES: Via IGS_GR_VENUE_ALL.COORD_PERSON_ID. Provides the person record for the venue coordinator.
  • IGS_AD_LOCATION_ALL: Via IGS_GR_VENUE_ALL.EXAM_LOCATION_CD. Defines the campus or external location where the venue exists.
• Referencing Child Tables:
  • IGS_AS_EXAM_INSTANCE_ALL: Links via VENUE_CD. An exam sitting is scheduled at a specific venue.
  • IGS_AS_EXMVNU_SESAVL_ALL: Links via VENUE_CD. Likely defines session-based availability for a venue used for exams.
  • IGS_GR_CRMN_ALL: Links via VENUE_CD. A graduation ceremony (cermon) is assigned to a venue.

These relationships enforce data integrity and enable comprehensive tracking of venue utilization across the student system's event modules.