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The PA_EXPEND_TYP_SYS_LINKS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical repository table within the Project Accounting (PA) module. It serves as a mapping table that establishes relationships between expenditure types and system link types, enabling the proper classification, tracking, and accounting of project-related costs. This table plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate cost allocation, budgeting, and reporting across Oracle Projects.

Key Attributes and Structure

The PA_EXPEND_TYP_SYS_LINKS table contains the following key columns:

  • EXPENDITURE_TYPE: Identifies the expenditure type (e.g., Labor, Material, Travel).
  • SYSTEM_LINKAGE_FUNCTION: Specifies the system link function (e.g., Cost, Revenue, Bill).
  • START_DATE_ACTIVE and END_DATE_ACTIVE: Define the validity period of the linkage.
  • LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY: Standard Oracle audit columns.

Functional Significance

This table acts as a bridge between expenditure types and system linkage functions, which determine how costs flow through the project lifecycle. Key functionalities include:

  • Cost Allocation: Defines how expenditure types are treated in cost accounting (e.g., capitalizable, non-capitalizable).
  • Revenue Recognition: Determines if and how an expenditure type contributes to revenue.
  • Billing: Controls whether costs are eligible for client billing.
  • Budgetary Control: Influences how expenditures impact project budgets.

Integration Points

The table integrates with several Oracle modules:

  • General Ledger (GL): Through the system linkage function determining account derivation.
  • Accounts Payable (AP): For matching invoice distributions to project expenditures.
  • Inventory (INV): For material transactions charged to projects.
  • Human Resources (HR): For labor cost allocation.

Implementation Considerations

When configuring this table:

  • Each expenditure type must have at least one system link.
  • Multiple system links per expenditure type are allowed but must have non-overlapping date ranges.
  • Changes to this table can significantly impact project accounting processes.
  • Historical data integrity must be maintained when modifying links.

Technical Considerations

The table is part of the Oracle Projects base product and:

  • Is owned by the PA (Projects Accounting) schema.
  • Has associated APIs for programmatic access.
  • Is referenced by key views like PA_EXPENDITURE_TYPES_V.
  • Has corresponding FND lookup types for some columns.

Version-Specific Notes

Between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2:

  • The core structure remains unchanged.
  • 12.2.2 may have additional system linkage functions.
  • Cloud considerations don't apply as this is an on-premise table.

Proper configuration of PA_EXPEND_TYP_SYS_LINKS is essential for accurate project accounting, cost control, and financial reporting in Oracle EBS implementations.