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The OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 plays a critical role in the Order Management (OM) module, specifically in the context of Price Configurator (PC) functionality. This table is designed to store exclusion rules that prevent certain combinations of items or options from being selected together in a configured product. Below is a detailed breakdown of its structure, purpose, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Purpose and Functional Overview

The OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS table is part of Oracle's Advanced Pricing and Configurator framework, which enables businesses to define complex product configurations with interdependencies. Exclusion rules ensure that incompatible items or options cannot coexist in a single order line, thereby maintaining business logic and preventing invalid configurations. For example, if a product has mutually exclusive components (e.g., a laptop cannot have both a 14-inch and 15-inch screen), this table enforces such constraints during order entry.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The table consists of several columns that define exclusion rules and their applicability. Key columns include:
  • EXCLUSION_ID: A unique identifier for each exclusion rule.
  • CONFIG_HEADER_ID: References the configuration header (OE_PC_HEADERS) to which the exclusion applies.
  • EXCLUSION_TYPE_CODE: Specifies the type of exclusion (e.g., item-level, option-level, or model-level).
  • ITEM_ID/OPTION_ID: Identifies the base item or option involved in the exclusion.
  • EXCLUDED_ITEM_ID/EXCLUDED_OPTION_ID: Identifies the item or option that cannot be combined with the base item.
  • START_DATE_ACTIVE/END_DATE_ACTIVE: Defines the validity period of the exclusion rule.
  • CREATED_BY/CREATION_DATE/LAST_UPDATED_BY/LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Audit columns tracking record creation and modifications.

Integration with Oracle EBS Modules

The OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS table integrates with several EBS modules:
  1. Order Management (OM): Enforces exclusion rules during order entry, ensuring compliance with configuration constraints.
  2. Advanced Pricing: Works alongside price modifiers to validate configurations before applying pricing logic.
  3. Inventory Management: Validates exclusions against available inventory to prevent fulfillment issues.

Technical Considerations

  • Performance: Exclusion rules are evaluated in real-time during configuration, so indexing on CONFIG_HEADER_ID, ITEM_ID, and OPTION_ID is critical for performance.
  • Data Integrity: Foreign key constraints link the table to OE_PC_HEADERS, MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS, and other foundational tables.
  • Custom Extensions: Customers may extend the table to include additional attributes or integrate with custom configurator logic.

Example Use Case

A company selling computers uses the OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS table to enforce rules such as:
  • Excluding a 32GB RAM option when a low-tier processor is selected.
  • Preventing incompatible graphics cards from being paired with certain motherboards.
During order entry, the Configurator UI dynamically disables excluded options, ensuring valid configurations.

Conclusion

The OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS table is a cornerstone of Oracle's Configurator functionality, enabling businesses to enforce complex product rules seamlessly. Its integration with OM and Pricing ensures accurate order capture while maintaining data integrity and performance. Properly configured exclusion rules reduce errors, streamline order processing, and enhance customer satisfaction.

  • Table: OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS 12.2.2

    owner:ONT,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:ONT.OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS,  object_name:OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS,  status:VALID,  product: ONT - Order Management ,  description: This table stores the responsibilities that are not constrained by a particular constraint. ,  implementation_dba_data: ONT.OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS , 

  • Table: OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS 12.1.1

    owner:ONT,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:ONT.OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS,  object_name:OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS,  status:VALID,  product: ONT - Order Management ,  description: This table stores the responsibilities that are not constrained by a particular constraint. ,  implementation_dba_data: ONT.OE_PC_EXCLUSIONS , 

  • View: OE_PC_RESPS_V 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:ONT.OE_PC_RESPS_V,  object_name:OE_PC_RESPS_V,  status:VALID,  product: ONT - Order Management ,  description: This view stores responsibilities associated with processing constraints. ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.OE_PC_RESPS_V , 

  • View: OE_PC_RESPS_V 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:ONT.OE_PC_RESPS_V,  object_name:OE_PC_RESPS_V,  status:VALID,  product: ONT - Order Management ,  description: This view stores responsibilities associated with processing constraints. ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.OE_PC_RESPS_V , 

  • Table: OE_PC_ASSIGNMENTS 12.2.2

    owner:ONT,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:ONT.OE_PC_ASSIGNMENTS,  object_name:OE_PC_ASSIGNMENTS,  status:VALID,  product: ONT - Order Management ,  description: This table stores the responsibilities that are constrained by the constraint identified by constraint_id. ,  implementation_dba_data: ONT.OE_PC_ASSIGNMENTS , 

  • Table: OE_PC_ASSIGNMENTS 12.1.1

    owner:ONT,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:ONT.OE_PC_ASSIGNMENTS,  object_name:OE_PC_ASSIGNMENTS,  status:VALID,  product: ONT - Order Management ,  description: This table stores the responsibilities that are constrained by the constraint identified by constraint_id. ,  implementation_dba_data: ONT.OE_PC_ASSIGNMENTS ,