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The OKL_TXD_ASSETS_B table is a fundamental data structure within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, specifically designed to support the Oracle Lease and Finance Management (OKL) module. This table serves as the base table for transactional asset data, storing critical information about leased or financed assets, their attributes, and transactional history. Below is a detailed breakdown of its purpose, structure, key columns, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Purpose and Functional Context

The OKL_TXD_ASSETS_B table is central to Oracle Lease and Finance Management, capturing transactional asset details tied to contracts, leases, or financing agreements. It stores metadata about physical or financial assets, including acquisition details, depreciation, ownership, and lifecycle events. This table supports core lease accounting processes, such as asset recognition, amortization, and impairment calculations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards like ASC 842 and IFRS 16.

Key Columns and Data Structure

The table's schema includes columns that map to both operational and financial attributes of assets. Notable columns include:

  • ID: Primary key, uniquely identifying each asset record.
  • ASSET_ID: References the leased/financed asset from the OKL_ASSETS_B table.
  • TX_ID: Links to the transaction header in OKL_TXD_HEADERS_B.
  • QUANTITY: Number of units for the asset in the transaction.
  • COST: Capitalized cost or fair value of the asset.
  • BOOK_TYPE_CODE: Associates the asset with a depreciation book (e.g., corporate, tax).
  • DATE_PLACED_IN_SERVICE: Critical for depreciation start dates.
  • STATUS: Tracks asset lifecycle (e.g., active, terminated, sold).
  • CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Standard Oracle audit columns.

Integration with Other Modules

OKL_TXD_ASSETS_B integrates with multiple Oracle EBS modules:

  • Fixed Assets (FA): Depreciation data flows to FA_ADDITIONS_B for accounting.
  • General Ledger (GL): Journal entries for asset costs and depreciation are posted via subledger accounting.
  • Contracts (OKL): Linked to OKL_K_HEADERS_B for lease contract terms.
  • Inventory (INV): References item master data for physical assets.

Technical Considerations

The table is designed with Oracle EBS best practices:

  • Indexing: Key columns like ID, TX_ID, and ASSET_ID are indexed for performance.
  • Foreign Keys: Enforces referential integrity with related tables like OKL_TXD_HEADERS_B.
  • API Dependencies: Managed via Oracle's PL/SQL APIs (e.g., OKL_TXD_ASSETS_PUB) to ensure data consistency.

Customization and Extensions

In implementations, the table may be extended via:

  • Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs): Adding custom attributes (e.g., asset location tags).
  • Triggers/Views: For business-specific validations or reporting.

Conclusion

The OKL_TXD_ASSETS_B table is a critical component of Oracle Lease and Finance Management, enabling accurate asset tracking, financial reporting, and compliance. Its design reflects Oracle EBS's modular architecture, ensuring seamless integration with core financial and operational systems. Understanding its structure and relationships is essential for configuring, customizing, or troubleshooting lease accounting processes in Oracle EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2.