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Overview
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Overview

The table SO_ATTRIBUTE_STD_VALUE_SOURCES is a configuration table within the Oracle E-Business Suite Order Entry (OE) module. It serves as a junction table that defines the relationship between sales order attributes and their corresponding standard value sources. Its primary role is to support the rule-based defaulting of attribute values on sales order lines, enabling a more automated and consistent order entry process. By linking an attribute to a predefined source of data, the system can automatically populate attribute values based on business logic, reducing manual data entry and potential errors. This table is integral to the extensible attribute framework in Order Management.

Key Information Stored

The table stores the associations that drive standard value defaulting rules. Its key columns, as indicated by the provided metadata, are:

  • ATTRIBUTE_STD_VALUE_SOURCE_ID: The primary key (PK) column, uniquely identifying each rule association. This is the column referenced by the SO_ATTR_STD_VALUE_SOURCES_PK constraint.
  • ATTRIBUTE_ID: A foreign key (FK) column linking to the SO_ATTRIBUTES table. This identifies the specific sales order attribute for which a defaulting rule is being defined.
  • STANDARD_VALUE_SOURCE_ID: This column, paired with ATTRIBUTE_ID in the SO_ATTR_STD_VALUE_SOURCES_UK1 unique key, identifies the source from which the standard value for the attribute is derived. The exact nature of the source (e.g., a profile option, a lookup, a PL/SQL function) is typically defined in related setup tables.

Common Use Cases and Queries

A primary use case is troubleshooting or reporting on the configured default value rules for order attributes. For instance, an administrator may need to audit all attributes that have a standard value source assigned. A common query would join this table to the SO_ATTRIBUTES table to get the attribute name. The following SQL pattern retrieves this basic association:

  • SELECT savs.ATTRIBUTE_ID, sa.ATTRIBUTE_NAME, savs.STANDARD_VALUE_SOURCE_ID FROM OE.SO_ATTRIBUTE_STD_VALUE_SOURCES savs, OE.SO_ATTRIBUTES sa WHERE savs.ATTRIBUTE_ID = sa.ATTRIBUTE_ID;

Another critical scenario involves impact analysis before modifying or deleting an attribute definition. Querying this table by a specific ATTRIBUTE_ID reveals if any standard value sourcing rules depend on it, which must be addressed prior to any change to maintain system integrity.

Related Objects

Based on the documented foreign key relationship, this table has a direct dependency on the SO_ATTRIBUTES table.

  • SO_ATTRIBUTES: This is the primary parent table. The column SO_ATTRIBUTE_STD_VALUE_SOURCES.ATTRIBUTE_ID is a foreign key that references SO_ATTRIBUTES. This relationship ensures that a standard value source can only be assigned to a valid, defined attribute. The join condition is typically ON savs.attribute_id = sa.attribute_id.

While not explicitly listed in the provided excerpt, the STANDARD_VALUE_SOURCE_ID column would logically reference a setup table that defines the available sources (e.g., a lookup type, a profile option name, or a function). This relationship is implied by the column's name and the table's purpose but is not detailed in the given metadata.