Search Results igs_rc_i_entry_lvls

Overview

The table IGS_RC_I_ENTRY_LVLS is a core reference data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite's Student System (IGS). Its primary function is to store and maintain the valid entry levels for prospective student inquiries. In the context of the Recruitment (RC) module, an inquiry represents an expression of interest from a potential applicant, and the associated entry level is a critical piece of information that categorizes the stage or type of academic entry the inquiry pertains to. This table acts as a master list, ensuring data integrity and consistency for entry level data captured across the inquiry and application lifecycle. The documented metadata indicates this specific table may not be implemented in all database instances, suggesting its use could be conditional on specific institutional configurations within Oracle EBS 12.1.1 or 12.2.2.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to uniquely identify and describe each inquiry entry level. Based on the provided metadata, the key columns are defined by its primary and unique keys. The primary key column, INQ_ENTRY_LEVEL_ID, is a system-generated unique identifier, typically a sequence number, used for internal reference and robust foreign key relationships. The column INQ_ENTRY_LEVEL holds the actual code or short name representing the entry level (e.g., 'FRESHMAN', 'TRANSFER', 'GRADUATE') and is protected by a unique key constraint to prevent duplicates. While the excerpt does not list descriptive columns like NAME or DESCRIPTION, such columns are common in reference tables like this to provide a full textual explanation of each entry level code.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily used for validation, reporting, and data lookup. When a user creates or updates an inquiry record, the application validates the entered entry level against this table. Common reporting use cases include analyzing inquiry volumes by entry level to inform recruitment strategies. A typical SQL query would join this reference table to the main inquiry application table to translate ID codes into meaningful descriptions for reports.

• Sample Validation Join: SELECT a.*, l.inq_entry_level FROM igs_rc_i_appl_all a, igs_rc_i_entry_lvls l WHERE a.inq_entry_level_id = l.inq_entry_level_id;
• Reporting Count by Level: SELECT l.inq_entry_level, COUNT(*) inquiry_count FROM igs_rc_i_appl_all a, igs_rc_i_entry_lvls l WHERE a.inq_entry_level_id = l.inq_entry_level_id GROUP BY l.inq_entry_level;

Related Objects

The primary relationship for the IGS_RC_I_ENTRY_LVLS table is with the main inquiry application table. As documented in the Foreign Keys metadata, the table IGS_RC_I_APPL_ALL references IGS_RC_I_ENTRY_LVLS via its column INQ_ENTRY_LEVEL_ID. This establishes a foreign key constraint where the value in IGS_RC_I_APPL_ALL.INQ_ENTRY_LEVEL_ID must exist as a primary key value in IGS_RC_I_ENTRY_LVLS.INQ_ENTRY_LEVEL_ID. This relationship ensures that every inquiry application is linked to a valid, predefined entry level. No other foreign key relationships are documented in the provided excerpt.