Search Results use_code

Overview

The PA_RESOURCE_LIST_USES table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Projects module (PA). It serves a critical role in the project resource management framework by defining the specific purposes, or "uses," for which a resource list is applied to a project. A resource list is a collection of employees, jobs, or organizations that can be assigned to a project. This table enables granular control, allowing a single assigned resource list to be designated for multiple distinct operational functions, such as project staffing, expenditure approval, or transaction controls. Its existence is fundamental to enforcing business rules and workflows related to project resources and financial approvals.

Key Information Stored

The table stores the relationship between a resource list assignment and its designated functional uses. Its structure is defined by a composite primary key and a foreign key relationship. The two columns forming the primary key are RESOURCE_LIST_ASSIGNMENT_ID and USE_CODE. The RESOURCE_LIST_ASSIGNMENT_ID is a foreign key that links directly to the PA_RESOURCE_LIST_ASSIGNMENTS table, identifying the specific instance of a resource list assigned to a project. The USE_CODE is a critical lookup column that stores a short code representing the functional purpose of the list for that assignment. Typical values for USE_CODE might include 'STAFFING' for project team assignment, 'EXPENDITURE_APPROVAL' for approving project costs, or 'WORKPLAN_ASSIGNMENT' for workplan resource management. Each unique combination of assignment and use code constitutes a distinct record in this table.

Common Use Cases and Queries

A primary use case is auditing and reporting on which resource lists govern specific project processes. For instance, an administrator may need to identify all projects where a particular resource list is authorized for expenditure approval. A common query involves joining this table to PA_RESOURCE_LIST_ASSIGNMENTS and PA_PROJECTS_ALL to generate such a report. The user's search for "use_code" indicates a typical need to filter or analyze data based on the functional purpose.

• Sample Query: To find all resource list assignments configured for staffing use on a specific project.

SELECT prla.project_id, ppa.segment1 project_number, prla.resource_list_id
FROM pa_resource_list_uses prlu,
     pa_resource_list_assignments prla,
     pa_projects_all ppa
WHERE prlu.resource_list_assignment_id = prla.resource_list_assignment_id
  AND prla.project_id = ppa.project_id
  AND prlu.use_code = 'STAFFING'
  AND ppa.segment1 = 'P12345';

Related Objects

The PA_RESOURCE_LIST_USES table has a direct and essential dependency on the PA_RESOURCE_LIST_ASSIGNMENTS table, as enforced by its foreign key. This relationship ensures that a use code cannot exist without a valid parent resource list assignment. The table is also intrinsically linked to the underlying lookup tables that define the valid values for the USE_CODE column. From an application perspective, this table is central to the resource list APIs and user interfaces within the Projects module, where administrators assign and manage resource list purposes. Reports on project security, approval hierarchies, and staffing controls will frequently join through this table to retrieve the applicable use codes for analysis.