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PAY_REPORT_FORMAT_MAPPINGS_F in Oracle EBS 12.1.1/12.2.2

Table Purpose: The PAY_REPORT_FORMAT_MAPPINGS_F table serves as a critical component in Oracle E-Business Suite's Payroll module, specifically designed to store mapping relationships between report formats and their associated parameters or components.

Technical Details

  • Table Type: Foundation table in Payroll module
  • Primary Key: Typically includes columns like REPORT_FORMAT_MAPPING_ID
  • Effective Dating: The '_F' suffix indicates this is an effective-dated table
  • Module Association: Primarily used by Oracle Payroll (PY)

Key Functional Areas

The table supports several payroll reporting functions:

  • Mapping report templates to specific output formats
  • Defining parameter mappings for payroll reports
  • Storing configuration data for report generation
  • Maintaining version control through effective dating

Important Columns

While the exact column structure may vary between versions, typical columns include:

  • REPORT_FORMAT_MAPPING_ID: Unique identifier for each mapping
  • REPORT_TYPE: Classification of the report being mapped
  • SOURCE_FORMAT: Original format identifier
  • TARGET_FORMAT: Destination format identifier
  • MAPPING_PARAMETERS: Configuration details for the transformation
  • EFFECTIVE_START_DATE/EFFECTIVE_END_DATE: Date range for which the mapping is valid
  • CREATED_BY/LAST_UPDATED_BY: Audit columns tracking changes

Integration Points

The table interacts with several other Oracle EBS components:

  • Payroll Process Reports (PYUGEN)
  • XML Publisher for report generation
  • Payroll Calculation Engine
  • Payroll Data Extract processes

Version-Specific Considerations

Between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2:

  • 12.2.2 may include additional columns for enhanced reporting features
  • Integration with Oracle Business Intelligence may be more robust in 12.2.2
  • 12.2.2 likely includes improved XML handling capabilities

Maintenance Considerations

  • Changes should be made through Oracle Payroll screens, not direct SQL
  • Effective-dating requires careful management of date ranges
  • Custom mappings should be thoroughly tested before production use
  • Table is typically maintained via Payroll Administration functions

Common Use Cases

  • Configuring custom payroll report outputs
  • Mapping legacy report formats to new standards
  • Supporting multi-country payroll reporting requirements
  • Generating regulatory compliance reports