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Overview
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Overview

The MSC_PARTNER_CONTACTS table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Advanced Supply Chain Planning (ASCP) module. It serves as the central repository for storing contact information associated with trading partners defined within the planning environment. A trading partner can represent an external entity such as a supplier, customer, or subcontractor with whom the planning engine coordinates material and order flows. This table enables the association of specific individuals or roles at these partner locations, which is critical for communication, collaboration, and reporting within the extended supply chain. Its existence underscores the importance of partner relationship management in holistic supply chain planning processes.

Key Information Stored

While the provided ETRM excerpt does not list specific columns, based on its description and standard Oracle EBS design patterns, the table typically contains attributes necessary to identify and communicate with a contact. Common columns expected in such a structure include a unique CONTACT_ID, the PARTNER_ID linking to the MSC_TRADING_PARTNERS table, and the PARTNER_SITE_ID linking to the MSC_TRADING_PARTNER_SITES table. It would also store the contact's name (FIRST_NAME, LAST_NAME), job title, and various communication details such as EMAIL_ADDRESS, PHONE_NUMBER, and FAX_NUMBER. Additional columns often manage data lifecycle, including CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, and ENABLED_FLAG to control active status.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed for operational and reporting purposes related to partner management. A common use case is generating contact lists for a specific partner site to facilitate communication regarding planned orders, shipments, or exceptions. For instance, planners may run a report to email forecast data to all enabled contacts at key supplier sites. A typical query would join MSC_PARTNER_CONTACTS to its parent tables to retrieve a comprehensive list.

Sample Query Pattern:
SELECT mp.PARTNER_NAME, mps.ADDRESS1, mpc.LAST_NAME, mpc.FIRST_NAME, mpc.EMAIL_ADDRESS
FROM MSC_PARTNER_CONTACTS mpc,
MSC_TRADING_PARTNERS mp,
MSC_TRADING_PARTNER_SITES mps
WHERE mpc.PARTNER_ID = mp.PARTNER_ID
AND mpc.PARTNER_SITE_ID = mps.PARTNER_SITE_ID
AND mpc.ENABLED_FLAG = 'Y'
AND mp.PARTNER_TYPE = 1 -- For example, Supplier
ORDER BY mp.PARTNER_NAME, mps.ADDRESS1;

Related Objects

The MSC_PARTNER_CONTACTS table maintains defined foreign key relationships with two primary master tables in the ASCP schema, as documented in the ETRM metadata.

  • MSC_TRADING_PARTNERS: This is the parent table for the trading partner header record. The foreign key from MSC_PARTNER_CONTACTS.PARTNER_ID references this table, ensuring every contact is associated with a valid trading partner entity.
  • MSC_TRADING_PARTNER_SITES: This table stores specific addresses or locations for a trading partner. The foreign key from MSC_PARTNER_CONTACTS.PARTNER_SITE_ID references this table, allowing contacts to be defined at the precise site or ship-to location level.

These relationships enforce data integrity and are essential for constructing accurate joins in queries that require partner, site, and contact details simultaneously.