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The MTL_TRANSACTION_LOT_NUMBERS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical inventory transaction tracking table that stores lot number information for material transactions. It serves as a child table to MTL_MATERIAL_TRANSACTIONS and is tightly integrated with Oracle Inventory and other supply chain modules. This table plays a fundamental role in lot-controlled inventory management, providing traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The table contains several important columns that maintain lot-specific transaction details:
  • TRANSACTION_ID - Foreign key linking to MTL_MATERIAL_TRANSACTIONS
  • INVENTORY_ITEM_ID - Identifier for the item
  • ORGANIZATION_ID - Identifier for the inventory organization
  • LOT_NUMBER - The actual lot number assigned to the inventory
  • TRANSACTION_QUANTITY - Quantity involved in the transaction
  • PRIMARY_QUANTITY - Quantity in primary UOM
  • SERIAL_TRANSACTION_ID - Links to serialized items if applicable
  • CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY - Audit columns
  • LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY - Audit columns

Functional Integration

The table integrates with multiple Oracle EBS modules:
  1. Inventory Management: Tracks lot movements for receipts, issues, transfers, and adjustments
  2. Order Management: Maintains lot information for shipped items
  3. Purchasing: Stores lot details for received items
  4. Manufacturing: Records lot consumption in production
  5. Cost Management: Provides lot-level cost tracking

Business Process Support

The table supports critical business processes including:
  • Lot expiration tracking and management
  • First-Expired-First-Out (FEFO) inventory rotation
  • Regulatory compliance (FDA, cGMP, etc.)
  • Product recall management
  • Quality assurance tracking

Technical Considerations

Key technical aspects of the table include:
  • Indexed primarily on TRANSACTION_ID for performance
  • Maintained through Oracle Inventory APIs
  • Subject to Oracle's data retention policies
  • Included in standard inventory reports and inquiries
  • Used extensively in inventory valuation processes

Customization and Extension

While the table structure should not be modified, it can be extended through:
  • Custom attributes using Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs)
  • Custom views for reporting purposes
  • API-based integrations with external systems
  • Triggers for additional validation (with caution)
The MTL_TRANSACTION_LOT_NUMBERS table is essential for organizations requiring detailed lot tracking in their inventory operations. Its proper implementation and maintenance are crucial for accurate inventory reporting, regulatory compliance, and supply chain visibility in Oracle EBS environments.