Search Results splrg_sequence_number

Overview

The IGS_CO_S_PER_LT_PARM view is a critical component within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 / 12.2.2, specifically belonging to the now-obsolete Student System (IGS). Its primary function is to store and provide access to the specific parameter values used when generating a system letter for an individual (person). These parameters personalize the content of automated correspondence, such as enrollment confirmations, fee statements, or academic notifications. The view is built upon the underlying table IGS_CO_S_PER_LT_PARM_ALL, applying a security filter based on the ORG_ID (Operating Unit) derived from the user's session context (CLIENT_INFO). This ensures users only see data relevant to their assigned business unit, enforcing Multi-Org security rules. The view's status as "Not implemented in this database" in the provided metadata suggests it may be a reference definition or was not deployed in a specific instance, but its structure defines the essential data model for letter parameter storage.

Key Information Stored

The view's columns define the relationship between a person, a letter template, and its variable data. Key identifiers include PERSON_ID, CORRESPONDENCE_TYPE, and LETTER_REFERENCE_NUMBER, which together pinpoint the specific letter instance. The SPL_SEQUENCE_NUMBER and SPLRG_SEQUENCE_NUMBER columns are of particular note; the latter was explicitly referenced in the user's search. SPL_SEQUENCE_NUMBER identifies the sequence within the system person letter, while SPLRG_SEQUENCE_NUMBER denotes the sequence number within a repeating group of parameters for that letter, allowing for complex, multi-instance data in correspondence (e.g., listing multiple course enrollments). The core parameter data is held in LETTER_PARAMETER_TYPE (the parameter's name or code), SEQUENCE_NUMBER (order of parameters), and PARAMETER_VALUE (the actual data substituted into the letter). Standard EBS audit columns (CREATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, etc.) and process automation fields (REQUEST_ID, PROGRAM_ID) are also present.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This view is central to troubleshooting, auditing, and reporting on personalized system-generated correspondence. A common use case is investigating the data used for a specific letter sent to a student. For example, to retrieve all parameter values for a particular letter, one might execute a query filtered by person and letter reference. The SPLRG_SEQUENCE_NUMBER is crucial when analyzing letters that use repeating data structures.

• Sample Query (Find all parameters for a letter):
  SELECT letter_parameter_type, parameter_value, splrg_sequence_number
  FROM igs_co_s_per_lt_parm
  WHERE person_id = 12345
  AND correspondence_type = 'ENRL_CONF'
  AND letter_reference_number = 1001
  ORDER BY sequence_number, splrg_sequence_number;
• Reporting Use Case: Generating a report to verify the accuracy of data (like financial amounts or course codes) injected into bulk-generated letters for an operating unit (ORG_ID).

Related Objects

Based on the provided metadata, IGS_CO_S_PER_LT_PARM has defined relationships with other entities, primarily through foreign keys. Its composite primary key is IGS_CO_S_PER_LT_PARM_PK on (PERSON_ID, CORRESPONDENCE_TYPE, LETTER_REFERENCE_NUMBER, SPL_SEQUENCE_NUMBER, LETTER_PARAMETER_TYPE, SEQUENCE_NUMBER). The documented foreign key relationships indicate it references other tables or views via the PERSON_ID and CORRESPONDENCE_TYPE columns. While the specific referenced tables are listed as "%" (indicating unspecified in the excerpt), in a typical EBS Student System schema, PERSON_ID would likely reference a core person table (e.g., IGS_PE_PERSON), and CORRESPONDENCE_TYPE would reference a letter type definition table (e.g., IGS_CO_TYPE). The view is directly dependent on the base table IGS_CO_S_PER_LT_PARM_ALL, from which it selects all its data.