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The PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 serves as a critical audit repository for payroll statutory transaction records. This table is part of the Oracle Payroll module and is primarily used to track changes made to statutory transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing an audit trail for payroll processing. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, purpose, and functional significance.

1. Purpose and Functional Context

The PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT table stores historical records of modifications made to statutory payroll transactions, such as tax withholdings, social security contributions, or other government-mandated deductions. It captures metadata about these changes, including timestamps, user IDs, and the nature of the modification (insert, update, or delete). This functionality is essential for compliance audits, reconciliation, and troubleshooting payroll discrepancies.

2. Key Columns and Data Structure

The table typically includes the following key columns:
  • TRANSACTION_ID: A unique identifier for the audit record.
  • STAT_TRANS_ID: References the original statutory transaction in the PAY_STAT_TRANS table.
  • AUDIT_TYPE: Indicates the type of operation (e.g., 'INSERT', 'UPDATE', 'DELETE').
  • AUDIT_DATE: The timestamp when the change was recorded.
  • USER_ID: The Oracle EBS user who performed the action.
  • OLD_VALUE and NEW_VALUE: Capture the before-and-after state of modified fields.
  • BATCH_ID: Links to the payroll batch process, if applicable.

3. Integration with Payroll Processes

The table is tightly integrated with Oracle Payroll's statutory reporting and compliance workflows. For example:
  • During payroll runs, changes to statutory deductions trigger entries in PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT.
  • It supports retroactive payroll adjustments by preserving the original values for audit purposes.
  • Third-party integrations (e.g., tax authorities) may query this table for verification.

4. Compliance and Reporting

Regulatory frameworks often require organizations to maintain detailed payroll audit trails. The PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT table enables:
  • Generation of compliance reports for tax authorities or labor departments.
  • Forensic analysis during disputes or legal inquiries.
  • Reconciliation between payroll outputs and statutory filings.

5. Technical Considerations

In EBS 12.2.2, the table may leverage Oracle's Online Patch (OLP) technology for minimal downtime during upgrades. Key technical aspects include:
  • Indexing on STAT_TRANS_ID and AUDIT_DATE for performance optimization.
  • Potential partitioning strategies for large-scale implementations.
  • Integration with Oracle Audit Vault for enhanced security monitoring.

6. Customization and Extensions

Organizations may extend the table's functionality by:
  • Adding custom columns for jurisdiction-specific requirements.
  • Creating triggers to synchronize data with external audit systems.
  • Developing custom reports using BI Publisher or Oracle Reports.

7. Best Practices

To maximize the table's effectiveness:
  • Regularly archive older records to maintain performance.
  • Implement row-level security to restrict access to sensitive audit data.
  • Include audit record checks in payroll reconciliation procedures.

Conclusion

The PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT table is a foundational component of Oracle EBS Payroll's compliance framework. Its design ensures traceability of statutory transactions, supports regulatory requirements, and provides critical data for payroll audits. Proper configuration and maintenance of this table are essential for organizations operating in regulated environments.

  • Lookup Type: W2 KIND OF EMPLOYER 12.2.2

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: W2 Kind of Employer values ,  description: Lookups to be used with the Year End Process and Views , 

  • Concurrent Program: MX_ANN_WRI 12.2.2

    execution_filename: PYUGEN ,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  user_name: PYUGEN ,  description: Generic Payroll Execution Process ,  argument_method: Database fetch ,  enabled: Yes ,  execution_method: Spawned , 

  • Concurrent Program: MX_ANN_WRI 12.1.1

    execution_filename: PYUGEN ,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  user_name: PYUGEN ,  description: Generic Payroll Execution Process ,  argument_method: Database fetch ,  enabled: Yes ,  execution_method: Spawned , 

  • Lookup Type: NO_PAYMENT_PROCESS_LABELS 12.2.2

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: Norwegian Payment Process Labels ,  description: Lookup to hold values for NO Payment Process Labels , 

  • Lookup Type: NO_PAYMENT_PROCESS_LABELS 12.1.1

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: Norwegian Payment Process Labels ,  description: Lookup to hold values for NO Payment Process Labels , 

  • Lookup Type: FR_DADS_WORK_ACC_RISK_CODE 12.1.1

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: Work Accident risk code for DADS-U , 

  • Lookup Type: FR_DADS_WORK_ACC_RISK_CODE 12.2.2

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: Work Accident risk code for DADS-U , 

  • Lookup Type: NL_SI_SPECIAL_INDICATORS 12.1.1

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: NL_SI_SPECIAL_INDICATORS , 

  • Lookup Type: NL_SI_SPECIAL_INDICATORS 12.2.2

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: NL_SI_SPECIAL_INDICATORS , 

  • Lookup Type: MX_INSURANCE_TYPES 12.1.1

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: MX_INSURANCE_TYPES ,  description: Insurance types for Mexican social security quotas , 

  • Lookup Type: MX_INSURANCE_TYPES 12.2.2

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: MX_INSURANCE_TYPES ,  description: Insurance types for Mexican social security quotas , 

  • Concurrent Program: PAYNLWTS 12.1.1

    execution_filename: PayNLXMLPub ,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  user_name: PAYNLXML ,  argument_method: Standard ,  enabled: Yes ,  execution_method: Java Concurrent Program , 

  • Concurrent Program: PAYNLWTS 12.2.2

    execution_filename: PayNLXMLPub ,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  user_name: PAYNLXML ,  argument_method: Standard ,  enabled: Yes ,  execution_method: Java Concurrent Program , 

  • Concurrent Program: PAYNLWTS_NEW 12.1.1

    execution_filename: PayPDFGen ,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  user_name: PYXMLEMG ,  description: Payroll Message Report (PDF) ,  argument_method: Standard ,  enabled: Yes ,  execution_method: Java Concurrent Program , 

  • Concurrent Program: PAYNLWTS_NEW 12.2.2

    execution_filename: PayPDFGen ,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  user_name: PYXMLEMG ,  description: Payroll Message Report (PDF) ,  argument_method: Standard ,  enabled: Yes ,  execution_method: Java Concurrent Program , 

  • Lookup Type: NO_RETURN_CODES 12.1.1

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: Norwegian AH Return Codes Text ,  description: Lookup to hold text for AH Return Codes , 

  • Lookup Type: NO_RETURN_CODES 12.2.2

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: Norwegian AH Return Codes Text ,  description: Lookup to hold text for AH Return Codes , 

  • Lookup Type: WAGE ACCUMULATION JIT CODES 12.1.1

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: JIT Codes for Resident Wage Accumulation , 

  • Lookup Type: WAGE ACCUM LOCAL JIT CODES 12.1.1

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: Wage Accumulation Local JIT Codes ,  description: Wage Accumulation Local JIT Codes , 

  • Lookup Type: WAGE ACCUM LOCAL JIT CODES 12.2.2

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: Wage Accumulation Local JIT Codes ,  description: Wage Accumulation Local JIT Codes , 

  • Lookup Type: WAGE ACCUMULATION JIT CODES 12.2.2

    product: PAY - Payroll ,  meaning: JIT Codes for Resident Wage Accumulation , 

  • View: PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS 12.1.1

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS,  object_name:PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS is a view based on the view PAY_PAYROLLS_F. It lists all of the payrolls visible within the current security profile as of the effective date. It is designed specifically to be used in form PAYWSPGL. ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS , 

  • View: PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS 12.2.2

    owner:APPS,  object_type:VIEW,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS,  object_name:PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS is a view based on the view PAY_PAYROLLS_F. It lists all of the payrolls visible within the current security profile as of the effective date. It is designed specifically to be used in form PAYWSPGL. ,  implementation_dba_data: APPS.PAY_PAYWSPGL_PAYROLLS , 

  • Table: PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT,  object_name:PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This table is used to store the history of a transaction to meet the statutory requirement. e.g. For US Localization, the table stores the details of the W4 Changes done when an employee login from Self Service and modifies his records. Thi ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT , 

  • Table: PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT,  object_name:PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This table is used to store the history of a transaction to meet the statutory requirement. e.g. For US Localization, the table stores the details of the W4 Changes done when an employee login from Self Service and modifies his records. Thi ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_STAT_TRANS_AUDIT , 

  • Table: PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_RUN_TYPE_ORG_METHODS_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS_EFC,  object_name:PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS_EFC,  object_name:PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS_EFC,  object_name:PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_PRE_PAYMENTS_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS_EFC,  object_name:PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_PAYROLL_ACTIONS_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHO_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHO_EFC,  object_name:PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHO_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHODS_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHO_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_BALANCE_TYPES_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_BALANCE_TYPES_EFC,  object_name:PAY_BALANCE_TYPES_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_BALANCE_TYPES table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_BALANCE_TYPES_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_GRADE_RULES_F_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_GRADE_RULES_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_GRADE_RULES_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_GRADE_RULES_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_GRADE_RULES_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHO_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHO_EFC,  object_name:PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHO_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHODS_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_PERSONAL_PAYMENT_METHO_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_ELEMENT_TYPES_F_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_ELEMENT_TYPES_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_ELEMENT_TYPES_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_ELEMENT_TYPES_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_ELEMENT_TYPES_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_COSTS_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_COSTS_EFC,  object_name:PAY_COSTS_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_COSTS table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_COSTS_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_COSTS_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_COSTS_EFC,  object_name:PAY_COSTS_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_COSTS table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_COSTS_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_BALANCE_TYPES_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_BALANCE_TYPES_EFC,  object_name:PAY_BALANCE_TYPES_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_BALANCE_TYPES table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_BALANCE_TYPES_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_LINK_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_ELEMENT_ENTRY_VALUES_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES_EFC,  object_name:PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_ORG_PAYMENT_METHODS_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC 12.1.1

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_INPUT_VALUES_F_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES_EFC,  object_name:PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_RUN_RESULT_VALUES_EFC , 

  • Table: PAY_GRADE_RULES_F_EFC 12.2.2

    owner:HR,  object_type:TABLE,  fnd_design_data:PAY.PAY_GRADE_RULES_F_EFC,  object_name:PAY_GRADE_RULES_F_EFC,  status:VALID,  product: PAY - Payroll ,  description: This is a copy of the PAY_GRADE_RULES_F table which is populated by the EFC (Euro as a Functional Currency) process. ,  implementation_dba_data: HR.PAY_GRADE_RULES_F_EFC ,