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The HR_API_TRANSACTION_VALUES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Human Resources (HR) Application Programming Interface (API) framework. This table serves as a repository for transactional data processed through HR APIs, storing intermediate or final values during API execution. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity and supporting complex HR business logic by maintaining a structured record of parameter values passed to and from HR APIs.

Purpose and Functionality

The primary purpose of HR_API_TRANSACTION_VALUES is to store parameter values associated with HR API transactions. When HR APIs are invoked - such as those for creating or updating employees, assignments, or other HR entities - this table temporarily holds the input and output values throughout the transaction lifecycle. It acts as a staging area that facilitates data validation, transformation, and processing before final persistence in base HR tables.

Table Structure

The table contains several key columns:
  • TRANSACTION_ID: Unique identifier linking to HR_API_TRANSACTIONS
  • NAME: Parameter name being stored
  • VALUE: Actual parameter value
  • DATA_TYPE: Data type of the stored value (VARCHAR2, NUMBER, DATE etc.)
  • SEQUENCE: Order of parameter processing

Integration with HR API Framework

HR_API_TRANSACTION_VALUES works in conjunction with other HR API tables (HR_API_TRANSACTIONS, HR_API_PARAMETERS) to form a complete transaction processing framework. During API execution:
  1. The calling program populates initial parameter values in this table
  2. HR API reads and validates these values
  3. Intermediate values may be stored during processing
  4. Final output values are written back before commit

Technical Considerations

For Oracle EBS implementations:
  • The table is owned by the APPS schema
  • Data is typically transient - records are often purged after successful transaction completion
  • Indexes exist on TRANSACTION_ID for performance
  • Access is primarily through API calls rather than direct DML

Customization and Extension

While the table structure shouldn't be modified, it can be leveraged for:
  • Debugging API issues by examining parameter values
  • Building custom audit trails of HR transactions
  • Developing pre- or post-processing logic

Performance Implications

In high-volume HR implementations:
  • Excessive parameter storage may impact performance
  • Proper API transaction cleanup is essential
  • Monitoring growth is recommended

Version-Specific Notes

Between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2:
  • Core functionality remains consistent
  • 12.2.2 may include additional parameter types
  • Cloud considerations don't apply as this is an on-premise table
This table exemplifies Oracle's approach to separating transactional processing from persistent storage in EBS, providing flexibility while maintaining data integrity in HR operations.