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The PA_CREDIT_RECEIVERS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical data structure within the Project Accounting (PA) module. It serves as a repository for storing information about individuals or entities designated to receive credit for project-related activities, particularly in scenarios involving revenue recognition, billing, and performance reporting. This table plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate attribution of project contributions, which is essential for financial reporting, compliance, and internal governance.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The PA_CREDIT_RECEIVERS table contains several important columns that define the relationship between projects and credit recipients:
  • CREDIT_RECEIVER_ID: Primary key identifier for each credit receiver record.
  • PROJECT_ID: Foreign key reference to the project in PA_PROJECTS_ALL.
  • PERSON_ID: Reference to the employee in PER_ALL_PEOPLE_F if the receiver is an individual.
  • ORGANIZATION_ID: Reference to HR_ORGANIZATION_UNITS if the receiver is an organizational unit.
  • CREDIT_TYPE_CODE: Categorizes the type of credit (e.g., 'REVENUE', 'BILLING', 'PERFORMANCE').
  • PERCENTAGE: The allocation percentage for the credit receiver.
  • START_DATE_ACTIVE/END_DATE_ACTIVE: Defines the validity period of the credit assignment.

Functional Integration

The table integrates with multiple Oracle EBS modules:
  1. Project Billing: Used to determine who receives credit for billing transactions.
  2. Revenue Recognition: Helps allocate revenue to appropriate parties based on predefined percentages.
  3. Performance Reporting: Supports attribution of project success metrics to team members.

Technical Implementation

In Oracle EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, the table is part of the Project Foundation schema (PA). Key technical aspects include:
  • Multi-org enabled through the ORG_ID column
  • Audit columns (CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY, etc.) for compliance
  • Indexes on frequently queried columns like PROJECT_ID and PERSON_ID
  • Foreign key constraints to maintain referential integrity

Business Process Context

The table supports critical business processes:
  1. Project Setup: Credit receivers are defined during project initiation.
  2. Periodic Adjustments: Credit allocations can be modified as project teams change.
  3. Financial Reporting: Used to generate accurate revenue distribution reports.
  4. Incentive Compensation: Serves as input for calculating performance-based compensation.

Customization Considerations

Implementation teams should note:
  • The table is frequently extended through descriptive flexfields
  • Custom workflows may be built around credit receiver approvals
  • Integration with third-party systems may require API development
  • Historical data retention policies must be considered

Version-Specific Notes

Between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, the table structure remained largely consistent, but 12.2.2 introduced:
  • Enhanced auditing capabilities
  • Improved performance for bulk operations
  • Tighter integration with Oracle Fusion Middleware
The PA_CREDIT_RECEIVERS table exemplifies Oracle's approach to complex project accounting requirements, providing a flexible yet structured way to manage credit attribution across multiple dimensions of project execution.