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The PER_ABSENCE_ATTENDANCES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical data structure within the Oracle Human Resources (HR) module, specifically designed to track and manage employee absence and attendance records. This table serves as a repository for storing detailed information about employee absences, including leave requests, sickness, vacations, and other types of non-working periods. Below is a detailed breakdown of its structure, functionality, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The PER_ABSENCE_ATTENDANCES table contains several key columns that define an employee's absence record:
  • ABSENCE_ATTENDANCE_ID: A unique identifier for each absence record.
  • PERSON_ID: References the employee in the PER_ALL_PEOPLE_F table.
  • ABSENCE_DAYS: Stores the number of days or hours of absence.
  • ABSENCE_TYPE_ID: Links to the PER_ABSENCE_TYPES table to categorize the absence (e.g., sick leave, vacation).
  • DATE_START and DATE_END: Define the absence period.
  • STATUS: Indicates approval status (e.g., Pending, Approved, Rejected).
  • COMMENTS: Optional field for additional notes.

Functional Role in Oracle HR

The table plays a pivotal role in absence management workflows:
  1. Leave Tracking: Captures employee leave requests and approvals.
  2. Compliance Reporting: Supports regulatory reporting for labor laws and company policies.
  3. Integration with Payroll: Absence data may feed into payroll calculations (e.g., unpaid leave deductions).
  4. Workforce Analytics: Enables trend analysis on absenteeism patterns.

Integration with Other Modules

The PER_ABSENCE_ATTENDANCES table interacts with several Oracle EBS components:
  • Oracle Payroll: Absence records may impact salary calculations via the PAY_PAYROLLS_F table.
  • Oracle Time & Labor (OTL): Synchronizes with HXT_TCL_ABSENCE_RECORDS for timecard adjustments.
  • Oracle Self-Service HR (SSHR): Employees submit leave requests via SSHR, which populate this table.

Technical Considerations

Key technical aspects include:
  • Indexing: Optimized queries via indexes on PERSON_ID and DATE_START.
  • Partitioning: In large deployments, partitioning by date improves performance.
  • Audit Trails: Changes may be logged in PER_ABSENCE_ATTENDANCES_AUDIT for compliance.

Customization and Extensions

Organizations often extend the table’s functionality via:
  • Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs): Adding custom attributes like "Doctor’s Note Required."
  • API Integrations: Using HR_ABSENCE_API to automate absence approvals.
  • Triggers: Enforcing business rules (e.g., max leave days per year).

Conclusion

The PER_ABSENCE_ATTENDANCES table is a cornerstone of Oracle EBS HR’s absence management, offering robust data storage, seamless integration, and scalability. Its design supports compliance, payroll accuracy, and strategic workforce planning, making it indispensable for enterprises leveraging Oracle HR modules.