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The FA_CATEGORIES_B table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 serves as a fundamental repository for asset category definitions within the Fixed Assets module. This table stores the base-level attributes of asset categories, which are critical for classifying assets, determining depreciation rules, and facilitating financial reporting. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, purpose, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Structure and Key Columns

The FA_CATEGORIES_B table contains essential columns that define asset categories:
  • CATEGORY_ID: A unique identifier for each asset category, serving as the primary key.
  • CATEGORY_NAME: The descriptive name of the category (e.g., "Computers," "Vehicles").
  • CATEGORY_TYPE: Classifies the category as either "CAPITALIZED" or "EXPENSED," influencing accounting treatment.
  • ENABLED_FLAG: Indicates whether the category is active (Y/N) for transactional use.
  • SEGMENT1–SEGMENT6: Flexfield segments allowing customization to align with organizational hierarchies.
  • LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY: Audit columns tracking modifications.

Functional Role in Fixed Assets

Asset categories in FA_CATEGORIES_B drive several core processes:
  1. Depreciation Calculation: Categories link to depreciation methods (via FA_METHODS), determining how assets depreciate over time.
  2. Financial Reporting: Categories group assets for balance sheets, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
  3. Mass Transactions: Enable batch processing (e.g., transfers, retirements) based on category filters.
  4. Default Accounting Rules: Categories may default GL accounts, streamlining journal entry generation.

Integration with Other Modules

The table interacts with:
  • FA_ADDITIONS_B: Assets are assigned a category during creation.
  • FA_BOOKS: Depreciation books reference categories to apply appropriate rules.
  • GL_CODE_COMBINATIONS: Categories may default GL accounts for capital vs. expense tracking.

Technical Considerations

  • Indexing: CATEGORY_ID is indexed for performance in joins with transactional tables.
  • Flexfields: Segments support multi-org structures, enabling category variations by legal entity or business unit.
  • Audit Trail: Changes to categories are logged, critical for compliance (SOX, IFRS).

Customization and Extensions

Organizations often extend FA_CATEGORIES_B via:
  • Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs): Adding custom attributes (e.g., location codes, project IDs).
  • APIs: Programmatic category creation/modification using FA_CATEGORY_PUB.

Best Practices

  1. Standardize naming conventions for CATEGORY_NAME to ensure consistency.
  2. Leverage flexfields for granular reporting without table modifications.
  3. Archive inactive categories (set ENABLED_FLAG = 'N') rather than deleting to preserve historical data.

Conclusion

The FA_CATEGORIES_B table is a cornerstone of Oracle EBS Fixed Assets, enabling systematic asset management, accurate depreciation, and compliant financial reporting. Its design supports scalability and customization, making it indispensable for organizations with diverse asset portfolios.

  • Table: FA_CATEGORIES_B 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_CATEGORIES_B,  object_name:FA_CATEGORIES_B,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Default financial information for asset categories (base MLS table) ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_CATEGORIES_B , 

  • Table: FA_CATEGORIES_B 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_CATEGORIES_B,  object_name:FA_CATEGORIES_B,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Default financial information for asset categories (base MLS table) ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_CATEGORIES_B , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_RECLASS 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_RECLASS,  object_name:FA_MASS_RECLASS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Mass reclass request information ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_RECLASS , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_RECLASS 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_RECLASS,  object_name:FA_MASS_RECLASS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Mass reclass request information ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_RECLASS , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_REVALUATION_RULES 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_REVALUATION_RULES,  object_name:FA_MASS_REVALUATION_RULES,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Mass revaluation request rule information ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_REVALUATION_RULES , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_REVALUATION_RULES 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_REVALUATION_RULES,  object_name:FA_MASS_REVALUATION_RULES,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Mass revaluation request rule information ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_REVALUATION_RULES , 

  • Table: FA_BUDGET_DISTRIBUTION 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_BUDGET_DISTRIBUTION,  object_name:FA_BUDGET_DISTRIBUTION,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Capital budget information entered manually or uploaded from the FA_BUDGET_INTERFACE table ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_BUDGET_DISTRIBUTION , 

  • Table: FA_BUDGET_DISTRIBUTION 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_BUDGET_DISTRIBUTION,  object_name:FA_BUDGET_DISTRIBUTION,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Capital budget information entered manually or uploaded from the FA_BUDGET_INTERFACE table ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_BUDGET_DISTRIBUTION , 

  • Table: FA_ASSET_HISTORY 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ASSET_HISTORY,  object_name:FA_ASSET_HISTORY,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Historical information about asset reclassifications and unit adjustments ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_ASSET_HISTORY , 

  • Table: FA_ASSET_HISTORY 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ASSET_HISTORY,  object_name:FA_ASSET_HISTORY,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Historical information about asset reclassifications and unit adjustments ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_ASSET_HISTORY , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_REVAL_REP_ITF 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_REVAL_REP_ITF,  object_name:FA_MASS_REVAL_REP_ITF,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Interface table for Mass Revaluation reports ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_REVAL_REP_ITF , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_REVAL_REP_ITF 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_REVAL_REP_ITF,  object_name:FA_MASS_REVAL_REP_ITF,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Interface table for Mass Revaluation reports ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_REVAL_REP_ITF , 

  • Table: FA_MAINT_SCHEDULE_HDR 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MAINT_SCHEDULE_HDR,  object_name:FA_MAINT_SCHEDULE_HDR,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Stores information about maintenance scheduling requests ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MAINT_SCHEDULE_HDR , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_TRANSFERS 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_TRANSFERS,  object_name:FA_MASS_TRANSFERS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Mass transfer request information ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_TRANSFERS , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_TRANSFERS 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_TRANSFERS,  object_name:FA_MASS_TRANSFERS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Mass transfer request information ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_TRANSFERS , 

  • Table: FA_MAINT_SCHEDULE_HDR 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MAINT_SCHEDULE_HDR,  object_name:FA_MAINT_SCHEDULE_HDR,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Stores information about maintenance scheduling requests ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MAINT_SCHEDULE_HDR , 

  • Table: FA_PARALLEL_WORKERS 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_PARALLEL_WORKERS,  object_name:FA_PARALLEL_WORKERS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Used to control concurrent execution of post mass additions program. ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_PARALLEL_WORKERS , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_CHANGES 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_CHANGES,  object_name:FA_MASS_CHANGES,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Mass change request information ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_CHANGES , 

  • Table: FA_PARALLEL_WORKERS 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_PARALLEL_WORKERS,  object_name:FA_PARALLEL_WORKERS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Used to control concurrent execution of post mass additions program. ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_PARALLEL_WORKERS , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_RETIREMENTS 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_RETIREMENTS,  object_name:FA_MASS_RETIREMENTS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: FA_MASS_RETIREMENT contains information about your mass retirement and mass reinstatement processes. ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_RETIREMENTS , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_CHANGES 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_CHANGES,  object_name:FA_MASS_CHANGES,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Mass change request information ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_CHANGES , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_RETIREMENTS 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_RETIREMENTS,  object_name:FA_MASS_RETIREMENTS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: FA_MASS_RETIREMENT contains information about your mass retirement and mass reinstatement processes. ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_RETIREMENTS , 

  • Table: FA_CATEGORY_BOOK_DEFAULTS 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_CATEGORY_BOOK_DEFAULTS,  object_name:FA_CATEGORY_BOOK_DEFAULTS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Default depreciation rules for asset category and book combination for a particular date placed in service range ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_CATEGORY_BOOK_DEFAULTS , 

  • Table: FA_CATEGORY_BOOK_DEFAULTS 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_CATEGORY_BOOK_DEFAULTS,  object_name:FA_CATEGORY_BOOK_DEFAULTS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Default depreciation rules for asset category and book combination for a particular date placed in service range ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_CATEGORY_BOOK_DEFAULTS , 

  • Table: FA_CATEGORY_BOOKS 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_CATEGORY_BOOKS,  object_name:FA_CATEGORY_BOOKS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Default financial information for an asset category and depreciation book combination ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_CATEGORY_BOOKS , 

  • Table: FA_CATEGORY_BOOKS 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_CATEGORY_BOOKS,  object_name:FA_CATEGORY_BOOKS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Default financial information for an asset category and depreciation book combination ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_CATEGORY_BOOKS , 

  • View: FA_ASSET_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ASSET_V,  object_name:FA_ASSET_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Asset identification and financial information ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ASSET_V , 

  • View: FA_ASSET_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ASSET_V,  object_name:FA_ASSET_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Asset identification and financial information ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ASSET_V , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_ADDITIONS 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_ADDITIONS,  object_name:FA_MASS_ADDITIONS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Information about assets that you want to automatically add to Oracle Assets from another system ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_ADDITIONS , 

  • Table: FA_MASS_ADDITIONS 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_MASS_ADDITIONS,  object_name:FA_MASS_ADDITIONS,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Information about assets that you want to automatically add to Oracle Assets from another system ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_MASS_ADDITIONS , 

  • View: FA_ASSET_INVOICES_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ASSET_INVOICES_V,  object_name:FA_ASSET_INVOICES_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Business view of asset identification, financial, and purchasing information ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ASSET_INVOICES_V , 

  • View: FA_ASSET_INVOICES_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ASSET_INVOICES_V,  object_name:FA_ASSET_INVOICES_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Business view of asset identification, financial, and purchasing information ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ASSET_INVOICES_V , 

  • View: FA_CATEGORIES_VL 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_CATEGORIES_VL,  object_name:FA_CATEGORIES_VL,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_CATEGORIES_VL , 

  • View: FA_LEASES_WEB_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_LEASES_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_LEASES_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Information about leases assigned to assets ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_LEASES_WEB_V , 

  • View: FA_CATEGORIES_VL 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_CATEGORIES_VL,  object_name:FA_CATEGORIES_VL,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_CATEGORIES_VL , 

  • View: FA_LEASES_WEB_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_LEASES_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_LEASES_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Information about leases assigned to assets ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_LEASES_WEB_V , 

  • View: FA_ASSET_DISTRIBUTION_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ASSET_DISTRIBUTION_V,  object_name:FA_ASSET_DISTRIBUTION_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Asset Identification and Distribution ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ASSET_DISTRIBUTION_V , 

  • View: FA_ASSET_DISTRIBUTION_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ASSET_DISTRIBUTION_V,  object_name:FA_ASSET_DISTRIBUTION_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Asset Identification and Distribution ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ASSET_DISTRIBUTION_V , 

  • View: FA_TRANS_HIST_TRX_WEB_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_TRANS_HIST_TRX_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_TRANS_HIST_TRX_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Asset transaction history for all books ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_TRANS_HIST_TRX_WEB_V , 

  • View: FA_ADD_INVOICE_WEB_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ADD_INVOICE_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_ADD_INVOICE_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Invoice information pertaining to the asset ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ADD_INVOICE_WEB_V , 

  • View: FA_TRANS_HIST_TRX_WEB_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_TRANS_HIST_TRX_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_TRANS_HIST_TRX_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Asset transaction history for all books ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_TRANS_HIST_TRX_WEB_V , 

  • View: FA_ADD_INVOICE_WEB_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ADD_INVOICE_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_ADD_INVOICE_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Invoice information pertaining to the asset ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ADD_INVOICE_WEB_V , 

  • View: FA_ADDITIONS_WEB_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ADDITIONS_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_ADDITIONS_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Contains asset identification information ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ADDITIONS_WEB_V , 

  • View: FA_ADDITIONS_WEB_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ADDITIONS_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_ADDITIONS_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Contains asset identification information ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ADDITIONS_WEB_V , 

  • Table: FA_ADDITIONS_B 12.2.2

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ADDITIONS_B,  object_name:FA_ADDITIONS_B,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Descriptive information about assets (base MLS table) ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_ADDITIONS_B , 

  • Table: FA_ADDITIONS_B 12.1.1

    owner:FA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ADDITIONS_B,  object_name:FA_ADDITIONS_B,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Descriptive information about assets (base MLS table) ,  implementation_dba_data: FA.FA_ADDITIONS_B , 

  • View: FA_ADDITIONS_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ADDITIONS_V,  object_name:FA_ADDITIONS_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ADDITIONS_V , 

  • View: FA_ADDITIONS_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_ADDITIONS_V,  object_name:FA_ADDITIONS_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_ADDITIONS_V , 

  • View: FA_RETIRED_ASSET_WEB_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_RETIRED_ASSET_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_RETIRED_ASSET_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Information about retired assets ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_RETIRED_ASSET_WEB_V , 

  • View: FA_RETIRED_ASSET_WEB_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:OFA.FA_RETIRED_ASSET_WEB_V,  object_name:FA_RETIRED_ASSET_WEB_V,  status:VALID,  product: OFA - Assets ,  description: Information about retired assets ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.FA_RETIRED_ASSET_WEB_V ,