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The OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical data structure within the Oracle Contracts module, specifically designed to manage folder hierarchies for contract documents and related artifacts. This table serves as the foundation for organizing, categorizing, and retrieving contract-related data efficiently. Below is a detailed summary of its purpose, structure, key attributes, and functional significance.

Purpose and Context

The OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B table is part of the Oracle Contracts Core tables, which support the storage and management of contract folders. Folders in Oracle Contracts are used to logically group contracts, clauses, templates, and other documents, enabling users to navigate and access data systematically. This table stores the base (header) information for folders, while related tables (e.g., OKC_FOLDERS_TL for translated descriptions) provide additional metadata.

Key Attributes

The table includes the following critical columns:

FOLDER_ID: Primary key uniquely identifying each folder.
OBJECT_VERSION_NUMBER: Used for optimistic locking to track record versions.
CREATED_BY and CREATION_DATE: Audit columns capturing the user and timestamp of record creation.
LAST_UPDATED_BY and LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Audit columns for tracking modifications.
LAST_UPDATE_LOGIN: Session details for the last update.
PARENT_FOLDER_ID: Self-referential foreign key to establish folder hierarchies (parent-child relationships).
FOLDER_TYPE: Categorizes folders (e.g., "CONTRACT," "TEMPLATE," "CLAUSE").
SECURITY_GROUP_ID: Supports multi-org access control.
START_DATE_ACTIVE and END_DATE_ACTIVE: Define the folder's active period.
ATTRIBUTE_CATEGORY and ATTRIBUTE1-15: Flexfield columns for custom attributes.

Functional Significance

1. Hierarchical Organization: The PARENT_FOLDER_ID enables nested folder structures, allowing users to create complex taxonomies for contracts and related documents.
2. Multi-Org Support: The SECURITY_GROUP_ID ensures data isolation in multi-org deployments.
3. Flexibility: Flexfields allow organizations to extend folder attributes to meet business-specific needs.
4. Integration: The table integrates with other Contracts tables (e.g., OKC_CONTRACTS_ALL) to link folders to contracts, templates, or clauses.
5. Lifecycle Management: Date-active columns enable temporal control over folder availability.

Technical Considerations

- Indexes: Primary key (FOLDER_ID) and foreign key (PARENT_FOLDER_ID) indexes optimize query performance.
- APIs: Oracle provides PL/SQL APIs (e.g., OKC_FOLDER_PUB) to manipulate folder data programmatically, ensuring data integrity.
- TL Table Dependency: Descriptive attributes (e.g., folder names) are stored in OKC_FOLDERS_TL (Translation table) for multilingual support.

Conclusion

The OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B table is a cornerstone of the Oracle Contracts module, providing a scalable and flexible framework for organizing contract artifacts. Its design supports hierarchical navigation, security, and customization, making it indispensable for enterprises managing complex contract repositories in Oracle EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2.

Lookup Type: OKC_CONTACT_ROLE 12.2.2
product: OKC - Contracts Core , meaning: Contact Role , description: Contact Roles ,
Lookup Type: OKC_CONTACT_ROLE 12.1.1
product: OKC - Contracts Core , meaning: Contact Role , description: Contact Roles ,
Table: OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B 12.1.1
owner:OKC, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:OKC.OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B, object_name:OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B, status:VALID, product: OKC - Contracts Core , description: This table stores the folders created for an organization. Prior to 11.5.10, folders were stored in FND_LOOKUP_VALUES and were referred to as "Article Sets". , implementation_dba_data: OKC.OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B ,
Table: OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B 12.2.2
owner:OKC, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:OKC.OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B, object_name:OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B, status:VALID, product: OKC - Contracts Core , description: This table stores the folders created for an organization. Prior to 11.5.10, folders were stored in FND_LOOKUP_VALUES and were referred to as "Article Sets". , implementation_dba_data: OKC.OKC_FOLDERS_ALL_B ,