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Overview

The OKE_PRINT_FORMS_B table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Project Contracts (OKE) module. It functions as a master repository for defining and storing the metadata of print forms used throughout the contract lifecycle. In the context of Oracle EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, print forms are standardized templates or layouts used to generate physical or electronic documents, such as contract agreements, amendments, and change orders. This table's primary role is to provide a centralized, controlled list of available forms, ensuring consistency in document generation and reporting across the Project Contracts application. It acts as a reference table that other transactional and setup tables within OKE depend upon to associate specific contract documents with their appropriate print formats.

Key Information Stored

While the provided ETRM metadata does not list specific columns, the structure and naming conventions indicate the table holds configuration data for print forms. The primary key column, PRINT_FORM_CODE, is the most critical field. This column stores a unique identifier (typically a short code or name) for each distinct print form available in the system. Based on standard Oracle EBS design patterns for such reference tables, other columns likely include descriptive fields such as a name (PRINT_FORM_NAME), an enabled flag, a creation and last update date, and columns to control the form's sequencing or category. The table's purpose is to store the definition of the form itself, not the runtime data or content of generated documents.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case for OKE_PRINT_FORMS_B is to support the setup and execution of document printing within Project Contracts. Administrators use this table's data when configuring output formats for contract types. Common operational queries involve listing all active forms or validating a form code. For reporting and integration, this table is frequently joined to transactional data to describe the output format used for a contract document.

  • Listing All Active Print Forms: SELECT print_form_code FROM oke.oke_print_forms_b WHERE enabled_flag = 'Y' ORDER BY 1;
  • Validating a Specific Form Code: SELECT 'VALID' FROM dual WHERE EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM oke.oke_print_forms_b WHERE print_form_code = '&FORM_CODE');
  • Reporting Join Example: A report on printed contract documents would join a transactional table (like OKE_K_HEADERS_B) to OKE_PRINT_FORMS_B via the print form code to display the form name alongside contract details.

Related Objects

The ETRM metadata explicitly identifies one key relationship: the OKE_K_PRINT_FORMS table holds a foreign key reference to OKE_PRINT_FORMS_B via the PRINT_FORM_CODE column. This indicates that OKE_K_PRINT_FORMS stores transactional or instance-level data about print form usage (e.g., which specific form is assigned to a particular contract line), which is validated against the master list in OKE_PRINT_FORMS_B. As a foundational setup table, OKE_PRINT_FORMS_B is also likely referenced by various application program interfaces (APIs) within the OKE module responsible for document generation, as well as by other setup tables that define contract templates or deliverable types which require a designated output format.