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The MTL_MATERIAL_STATUSES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical repository for defining and managing material statuses within the Inventory module. Material statuses control the usability, movement, and transaction processing of items in inventory, ensuring compliance with business rules and operational workflows. This table serves as the foundation for status-based inventory control, enabling organizations to enforce restrictions on items based on predefined conditions such as quality holds, quarantine, or approval requirements. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, functionality, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The MTL_MATERIAL_STATUSES table stores metadata for each material status, including:
  • STATUS_ID: Primary key identifier for the status.
  • STATUS_CODE: Unique alphanumeric code representing the status (e.g., 'HOLD', 'QUARANTINE').
  • DESCRIPTION: Human-readable explanation of the status.
  • DISABLE_DATE: Date when the status is deactivated.
  • ENABLED_FLAG: Boolean ('Y'/'N') indicating whether the status is active.
  • RESERVABLE_TYPE: Determines if items with this status can be reserved (values: 1=Always, 2=Never, 3=Conditional).
  • ALLOW_SUBINVENTORY_TRANSFERS: Controls whether items can be moved between subinventories.
  • ALLOW_ORG_TRANSFERS: Governs inter-organization transfers.

Functional Role in Inventory Management

Material statuses influence core inventory operations:
  1. Transaction Restrictions: Statuses can block receipts, issues, or adjustments. For example, a 'QUARANTINE' status may prevent item issues until quality approval.
  2. Reservation Control: The RESERVABLE_TYPE column integrates with Oracle's ATP (Available-to-Promise) engine to manage supply commitments.
  3. Workflow Integration: Status changes can trigger notifications or approvals via Oracle Workflow (EBS 12.1.1) or Approval Management Engine (AME in 12.2.2).

Integration with Other Modules

The table interacts with:
  • MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B: Items inherit status restrictions from this table.
  • MTL_ONHAND_QUANTITIES: On-hand quantities are validated against status rules during transactions.
  • WIP_DISCRETE_JOBS: Manufacturing modules respect status constraints for component issuance.

Technical Considerations

  • Indexes: Primary key (STATUS_ID) and unique index on STATUS_CODE optimize lookups.
  • API Dependencies: Changes typically use INV_MATERIAL_STATUS_PUB APIs to maintain data integrity.
  • Audit Trails: Status changes may log to MTL_MATERIAL_STATUSES_TL for multilingual support.

Version-Specific Notes

EBS 12.2.2 Enhancements:
  • Improved status change auditing via FND_ tables.
  • Tighter integration with Oracle Fusion Middleware for status-based alerts.

Best Practices

  1. Limit status proliferation to avoid performance degradation in transaction validation.
  2. Leverage statuses for compliance tracking (e.g., FDA hold scenarios).
  3. Test status rules in development before production deployment.
This table exemplifies Oracle EBS's configurable approach to inventory governance, balancing flexibility with rigorous control. Proper implementation of material statuses reduces errors, enforces policies, and provides audit trails for regulatory requirements.