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Overview

The PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B table is a core data structure within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Projects module (PA). It serves as a master repository for the names of specific resource elements within a Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS). An RBS is a hierarchical framework used to categorize and organize all resources—such as people, equipment, and jobs—available for assignment to project tasks. This table specifically stores names for RBS elements that are not standard resource types, enabling the definition of custom, organization-specific resource classifications. Its role is to provide a unique, language-independent identifier (the "B" suffix denotes the base table) for each custom resource name, which is then translated for user interfaces via its related translation table. This design is fundamental for maintaining data integrity and supporting multilingual implementations in EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2.

Key Information Stored

The table's primary function is to store a unique identifier and system-level attributes for each custom RBS element name. The most critical column is RBS_ELEMENT_NAME_ID, which serves as the primary key (PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_PK). This surrogate key uniquely identifies each resource name record and is referenced by foreign keys in other tables. While the full column list is not detailed in the provided metadata, standard EBS design patterns for base tables suggest the presence of columns for creation date (CREATION_DATE), created by (CREATED_BY), last update date (LAST_UPDATE_DATE), last updated by (LAST_UPDATED_BY), and the application context. The actual name text for different languages is stored in the related translation table, PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed indirectly through the RBS definition user interface or via reporting to understand the custom resource catalog. Common operational scenarios include auditing which custom resource names are defined or troubleshooting data issues where an RBS element references an invalid name. A typical diagnostic query would join the base and translation tables to see all defined names in a specific language. For example:

  • Listing Custom RBS Element Names: SELECT ben.RBS_ELEMENT_NAME_ID, tln.NAME FROM PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B ben, PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL tln WHERE ben.RBS_ELEMENT_NAME_ID = tln.RBS_ELEMENT_NAME_ID AND tln.LANGUAGE = USERENV('LANG');
  • Identifying Orphaned Names: Queries can also identify custom names not currently used in any active RBS by performing an anti-join with the PA_RBS_ELEMENTS table, which uses RBS_ELEMENT_NAME_ID as a foreign key.

Related Objects

The PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B table is central to a small cluster of objects within the RBS architecture. As per the provided metadata, it has direct foreign key relationships with two key tables:

  • PA_RBS_ELEMENTS: This table stores the individual elements (nodes) that make up an RBS hierarchy. Its RBS_ELEMENT_NAME_ID column references PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B to assign a specific custom resource name to an element.
  • PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL: This is the translation table that holds the multilingual text (NAME) for each RBS_ELEMENT_NAME_ID. It enables the display of resource names in the user's session language.

This structure ensures that a single, language-independent identifier in the base table can support multiple translated names and be referenced by multiple RBS element definitions.

  • Table: PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B 12.1.1

    owner:PA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B,  object_name:PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B,  status:VALID,  product: PA - Projects ,  description: This table stores the resource names for elements in the RBS that are not resource types. ,  implementation_dba_data: PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B , 

  • Table: PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B 12.2.2

    owner:PA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B,  object_name:PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B,  status:VALID,  product: PA - Projects ,  description: This table stores the resource names for elements in the RBS that are not resource types. ,  implementation_dba_data: PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_B , 

  • View: PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_VL 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_VL,  object_name:PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_VL,  status:VALID,  product: PA - Projects ,  description: This view shows the resource names for resources in resource breakdown structures. ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_VL , 

  • Table: PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL 12.2.2

    owner:PA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL,  object_name:PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL,  status:VALID,  product: PA - Projects ,  description: Stores all translated resource names for elements in the RBS that are not resource types. ,  implementation_dba_data: PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL , 

  • View: PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_VL 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_VL,  object_name:PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_VL,  status:VALID,  product: PA - Projects ,  description: This view shows the resource names for resources in resource breakdown structures. ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_VL , 

  • Table: PA_RBS_ELEMENTS 12.2.2

    owner:PA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENTS,  object_name:PA_RBS_ELEMENTS,  status:VALID,  product: PA - Projects ,  description: This table stores the RBS element information and the parent-child relationship. ,  implementation_dba_data: PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENTS , 

  • Table: PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL 12.1.1

    owner:PA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL,  object_name:PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL,  status:VALID,  product: PA - Projects ,  description: Stores all translated resource names for elements in the RBS that are not resource types. ,  implementation_dba_data: PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENT_NAMES_TL , 

  • Table: PA_RBS_ELEMENTS 12.1.1

    owner:PA,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENTS,  object_name:PA_RBS_ELEMENTS,  status:VALID,  product: PA - Projects ,  description: This table stores the RBS element information and the parent-child relationship. ,  implementation_dba_data: PA.PA_RBS_ELEMENTS ,