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Overview

The OKE_K_COMMUNICATIONS table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Project Contracts (OKE) module. It serves as the master repository for communication definitions associated with contract agreements, change requests, deliverables, and funding sources. Its primary role is to formally record and track all structured communications mandated by or generated from a contract, such as formal notices, approvals, or status reports. This table is integral to the contract lifecycle management process, enabling audit trails, workflow integration, and relationship management between contractual entities and their associated project tasks or deliverables.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is defined by its foreign key relationships, which indicate the critical data it stores. The primary key is a composite of K_HEADER_ID and COMMUNICATION_NUM, ensuring unique communication records per contract header. Key columns and their purposes include: K_HEADER_ID, which links to the main contract in OKE_K_HEADERS; K_LINE_ID, for line-specific communications; and DELIVERABLE_ID and CHG_REQUEST_ID, for communications tied to specific deliverables or change orders. The PROJECT_ID and TASK_ID columns integrate communications with Oracle Projects (PA) data. For workflow processing, WF_ITEM_TYPE and WF_ITEM_KEY link to Oracle Workflow tables (WF_ITEM_TYPES, WF_ITEMS). The FUNDING_SOURCE_ID column connects communications to specific funding sources defined in OKE_K_FUNDING_SOURCES.

Common Use Cases and Queries

A primary use case is generating a comprehensive audit report of all formal communications for a specific contract. This is critical for compliance and dispute resolution. Another common scenario is triggering or monitoring workflow-driven approval processes for contract changes or deliverables. Sample SQL to retrieve all communications for a contract, including related project information, would involve joining OKE_K_HEADERS and PA_PROJECTS_ALL. For technical support, queries often join with WF_ITEMS to diagnose stalled workflow notifications. Reporting on communications related to pending change requests or overdue deliverables is also a frequent business requirement, achieved by filtering on CHG_REQUEST_ID or DELIVERABLE_ID with relevant status columns.

Related Objects

  • OKE_K_HEADERS: The primary parent table, storing the contract header to which communications belong.
  • OKE_K_LINES: Links communications to specific contract lines.
  • OKE_K_DELIVERABLES_B: Associates communications with specific contractual deliverables.
  • OKE_CHG_REQUESTS: Ties communications to formal contract change requests.
  • OKE_K_FUNDING_SOURCES: Relates communications to specific funding arrangements.
  • PA_PROJECTS_ALL & PA_TASKS: Integrate communications with the broader Oracle Projects module.
  • WF_ITEM_TYPES & WF_ITEMS: Enable the workflow processes that manage communication lifecycle states and notifications.