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The SO_DROP_SHIP_SOURCES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical repository for managing drop-ship fulfillment information within the Order Management (OM) module. Drop-shipping is a supply chain model where the seller does not stock inventory but instead transfers customer orders directly to a manufacturer, wholesaler, or another third-party vendor, who then ships the goods directly to the customer. This table serves as a junction between sales orders, purchase orders, and inventory sourcing rules, ensuring seamless coordination between order fulfillment and procurement processes.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The SO_DROP_SHIP_SOURCES table contains metadata that links sales order lines to their corresponding purchase requisitions or purchase orders. Key columns include:
  • DROP_SHIP_SOURCE_ID: Primary key identifier for the drop-ship record.
  • SALES_ORDER_LINE_ID: References the sales order line in OE_ORDER_LINES_ALL.
  • PURCHASE_REQ_HEADER_ID: Links to the requisition header in PO_REQUISITION_HEADERS_ALL.
  • PURCHASE_ORDER_HEADER_ID: References the purchase order header in PO_HEADERS_ALL.
  • SOURCE_TYPE_CODE: Indicates whether the source is a requisition (REQUISITION) or purchase order (PURCHASE_ORDER).
  • CREATION_DATE and LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Audit columns tracking record lifecycle.

Functional Role in Oracle EBS

The table acts as a bridge between Oracle Order Management and Oracle Purchasing modules. When a sales order is created with drop-ship lines, the system generates entries in SO_DROP_SHIP_SOURCES to document the sourcing relationship. This enables:
  • Automated Procurement: Purchase requisitions or orders are auto-generated based on sales order demand.
  • Status Synchronization: Updates to purchase order status (e.g., shipment dates) propagate back to the sales order.
  • Audit Trail: Provides traceability for compliance and troubleshooting.

Integration Points

The table interacts with several EBS components:
  • Order Management (OE_ORDER_LINES_ALL): Captures sales order line details triggering drop-ship fulfillment.
  • Purchasing (PO_REQUISITION_HEADERS_ALL, PO_HEADERS_ALL): Stores procurement documents created for drop-ship items.
  • Inventory (MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B): Validates item attributes like stockability and sourcing rules.

Technical Considerations

  • Indexing: Foreign key columns are typically indexed to optimize join operations.
  • Data Volume: Table size depends on drop-ship order volume; archival may be needed for performance.
  • Custom Extensions: Organizations may extend functionality via triggers or APIs to enforce business rules.

Common Use Cases

  • Drop-Ship Order Processing: System auto-creates purchase orders when sales orders are booked.
  • Exception Handling: Identifies mismatches between sales and purchase order quantities.
  • Reporting: Supports analytics on drop-ship lead times and vendor performance.

Conclusion

The SO_DROP_SHIP_SOURCES table is pivotal for orchestrating drop-ship workflows in Oracle EBS. Its design ensures data integrity across order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles, while its integration with core modules enables end-to-end automation. Understanding this table is essential for configuring, customizing, or troubleshooting drop-ship operations in implementations of Oracle EBS 12.1.1 or 12.2.2.