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The OE_PAYMENTS_HISTORY table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical repository for tracking payment-related transactions associated with sales orders. This table stores historical payment data, enabling organizations to maintain an audit trail of financial transactions tied to order management. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, purpose, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Purpose and Functional Overview

The OE_PAYMENTS_HISTORY table captures payment details linked to sales orders processed through Oracle Order Management (OM). It serves as a subsidiary table to the primary order headers (OE_ORDER_HEADERS_ALL) and lines (OE_ORDER_LINES_ALL), ensuring traceability of payment adjustments, refunds, and authorization statuses. Key functionalities include:
  • Payment Tracking: Records payment amounts, methods (e.g., credit card, bank transfer), and authorization codes.
  • Audit Compliance: Maintains timestamps and user IDs for changes, supporting SOX and financial audits.
  • Integration with Receivables: Interfaces with Oracle Receivables (AR) to reconcile payments against invoices.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The table's schema includes columns to map payments to orders, track statuses, and store transactional metadata. Notable columns:
Column Name Data Type Description
PAYMENT_HISTORY_ID NUMBER Primary key, uniquely identifies each payment record.
ORDER_ID NUMBER Foreign key to OE_ORDER_HEADERS_ALL, links payment to an order.
PAYMENT_TYPE_CODE VARCHAR2 Defines payment method (e.g., 'CREDIT_CARD', 'CASH').
AMOUNT NUMBER Payment value, often in functional currency.
AUTHORIZATION_CODE VARCHAR2 Transaction ID from payment gateways.
STATUS VARCHAR2 Current state (e.g., 'APPROVED', 'DECLINED').
CREATION_DATE DATE Timestamp when the record was created.
CREATED_BY NUMBER User ID of the creator.

Integration with Oracle EBS Modules

OE_PAYMENTS_HISTORY interacts with multiple EBS modules:
  1. Order Management (OM): Populated during order entry/modification, reflecting real-time payment updates.
  2. Receivables (AR): Payment data flows to AR via AutoInvoice for invoice matching.
  3. Cash Management (CE): Reconciled bank statements reference payment IDs for accuracy.

Customization and Extensions

Organizations often extend this table to:
  • Add custom columns (e.g., BATCH_ID) for batch processing.
  • Implement triggers to enforce business rules (e.g., validating payment thresholds).
  • Integrate with third-party payment processors via APIs.

Performance Considerations

To optimize queries:
  • Index ORDER_ID and PAYMENT_HISTORY_ID for join operations.
  • Partition by CREATION_DATE for large datasets.
  • Archive older records to maintain performance.

Conclusion

The OE_PAYMENTS_HISTORY table is indispensable for financial transparency in Oracle EBS. Its design supports regulatory compliance, seamless integration with core modules, and scalability for high-volume transactions. Proper indexing and archiving strategies ensure efficient performance in both 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 environments.