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The MTL_CYCLE_COUNT_ENTRIES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical repository for cycle count entry data within the Inventory module. Cycle counting is a key inventory management process that enables organizations to verify stock accuracy without performing full physical inventories. This table stores transactional details of cycle count entries, serving as the foundation for reconciliation, adjustment, and reporting activities.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The MTL_CYCLE_COUNT_ENTRIES table contains several important columns that define cycle count operations:
  • CYCLE_COUNT_ENTRY_ID: Primary key identifier for each cycle count entry
  • CYCLE_COUNT_HEADER_ID: References the parent cycle count header in MTL_CYCLE_COUNT_HEADERS
  • INVENTORY_ITEM_ID: Links to the counted item in MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B
  • ORGANIZATION_ID: Identifies the inventory organization
  • SUBINVENTORY: Specifies the subinventory location being counted
  • COUNT_TYPE_CODE: Indicates whether the count is system-generated or manual
  • COUNT_DATE: Timestamp of when the count was performed
  • COUNT_QUANTITY: The physical quantity counted
  • COUNT_UOM: Unit of measure for the counted quantity
  • STATUS: Tracks the entry's workflow status (e.g., 'Pending', 'Approved', 'Rejected')
  • ADJUSTMENT_QUANTITY: Calculated difference between system and counted quantities

Functional Integration

The table integrates with several key Oracle Inventory processes:
  1. Cycle Count Setup: Entries are created based on cycle count schedules defined in MTL_CYCLE_COUNT_HEADERS
  2. Count Execution: Stores data captured during physical counting, whether through mobile devices or manual entry
  3. Approval Workflow: Maintains status changes as counts move through approval processes
  4. Adjustment Processing: Holds variance data that drives inventory adjustments
  5. Reporting: Serves as the primary data source for count accuracy and variance reports

Technical Considerations

From a technical perspective, the table:
  • Is heavily indexed for performance on key columns like CYCLE_COUNT_HEADER_ID and INVENTORY_ITEM_ID
  • Participates in complex joins with inventory master tables for reporting
  • Has foreign key relationships with MTL_CYCLE_COUNT_HEADERS, MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B, and MTL_UNITS_OF_MEASURE
  • Is frequently accessed by concurrent programs for count generation and approval processing

Business Process Flow

The typical data lifecycle in MTL_CYCLE_COUNT_ENTRIES follows this sequence:
  1. System generates planned count entries based on cycle count schedules
  2. Counters update entries with physical counts (either via mobile devices or forms)
  3. System calculates variances between system and counted quantities
  4. Approvers review and update entry statuses
  5. Approved variances generate inventory adjustments
  6. Historical entries remain for audit and reporting purposes

Customization Points

Common extension scenarios include:
  • Adding custom status values through lookup modifications
  • Creating triggers for additional validation logic
  • Developing custom reports that join with this table
  • Integrating with mobile data collection systems
The MTL_CYCLE_COUNT_ENTRIES table is fundamental to Oracle's cycle counting functionality, providing the detailed transactional record that supports inventory accuracy initiatives. Proper understanding of its structure and relationships is essential for effective inventory management in Oracle EBS implementations.