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The PER_GRADES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically within the Grade and Grade Ladder functionality. This table stores grade-related information that defines hierarchical structures for employee classifications, compensation, and career progression within an organization. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, purpose, and key attributes.
Overview of PER_GRADES
The PER_GRADES table acts as a repository for grade definitions, which are used to categorize employees based on job roles, seniority, or compensation levels. Grades serve as a foundational element for workforce management, enabling organizations to standardize job hierarchies, salary structures, and promotion criteria.Key Columns and Their Significance
The table comprises several important columns, each serving a distinct purpose:- GRADE_ID (Primary Key): A unique identifier for each grade record.
- GRADE_NAME: The name or code representing the grade (e.g., "M1" for Manager Level 1).
- GRADE_DEFINITION: A descriptive explanation of the grade's purpose and scope.
- EFFECTIVE_START_DATE and EFFECTIVE_END_DATE: Define the validity period of the grade, supporting date-tracked changes.
- BUSINESS_GROUP_ID: Links the grade to a specific business group, ensuring data isolation in multi-org setups.
- SEQUENCE: Determines the hierarchical order of grades within a grade ladder.
- STATUS: Indicates whether the grade is active or inactive.
Integration with Other Modules
The PER_GRADES table integrates with several Oracle EBS modules:- Compensation Management: Grades are linked to salary bases, pay scales, and bonus structures in PER_SALARY_BASES and CMP_PLANS.
- Workforce Structures: Used in PER_JOBS and PER_POSITIONS to assign grade-based roles.
- Performance Management: Grades may influence appraisal criteria in PER_PERFORMANCE_REVIEWS.
Functional Use Cases
- Grade Ladders: Organizations define progression paths (e.g., Junior → Senior → Lead) using sequences in PER_GRADES.
- Compensation Alignment: Grades map to salary ranges, ensuring equitable pay across roles.
- Promotion Policies: Automated workflows reference grade sequences to validate promotion eligibility.
Technical Considerations
- Indexing: The GRADE_ID and BUSINESS_GROUP_ID columns are typically indexed for performance.
- Audit Trails: Changes to grades are logged in PER_GRADES_F (snapshot table) for compliance.
- APIs: The HR_GRADE_API package provides programmatic access for custom integrations.
Upgrade Implications (12.1.1 to 12.2.2)
While the core structure of PER_GRADES remains consistent between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, enhancements in 12.2.2 include:- Improved support for global grade structures via Enterprise Grade Ladders.
- Tighter integration with Oracle Fusion Middleware for real-time grade validations.
Conclusion
The PER_GRADES table is a cornerstone of Oracle EBS HRMS, enabling structured workforce management through standardized grade definitions. Its integration with compensation, job roles, and performance systems underscores its strategic importance in organizational planning. Administrators must ensure proper maintenance of this table to uphold data integrity and alignment with business policies.-
Table: PER_GRADES
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_GRADES, object_name:PER_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Grade definitions for a business group. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_GRADES ,
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Table: PER_GRADES
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_GRADES, object_name:PER_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Grade definitions for a business group. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_GRADES ,
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View: HR_GRADE_JPG_BASE_V
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_JPG_BASE_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_JPG_BASE_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_JPG_BASE_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_JPG_LOV_V
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_JPG_LOV_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_JPG_LOV_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_JPG_LOV_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_JPG_LOV_V
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_JPG_LOV_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_JPG_LOV_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_JPG_LOV_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_JPG_BASE_V
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_JPG_BASE_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_JPG_BASE_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_JPG_BASE_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_POS_BASE_V
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_POS_BASE_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_POS_BASE_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_POS_BASE_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_POS_BASE_V
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_POS_BASE_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_POS_BASE_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_POS_BASE_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_POS_LOV_V
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_POS_LOV_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_POS_LOV_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_POS_LOV_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_JOB_BASE_V
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_JOB_BASE_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_JOB_BASE_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_JOB_BASE_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_JOB_LOV_V
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_JOB_LOV_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_JOB_LOV_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_JOB_LOV_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_JOB_LOV_V
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_JOB_LOV_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_JOB_LOV_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_JOB_LOV_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_JOB_BASE_V
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_JOB_BASE_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_JOB_BASE_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_JOB_BASE_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_POS_LOV_V
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_POS_LOV_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_POS_LOV_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_POS_LOV_V ,
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Table: PER_GRADES_TL
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_GRADES_TL, object_name:PER_GRADES_TL, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Trnslated fields for per_grades , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_GRADES_TL ,
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Table: PER_GRADES_TL
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_GRADES_TL, object_name:PER_GRADES_TL, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Trnslated fields for per_grades , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_GRADES_TL ,
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Lookup Type: BEN_MAPPING_PLAN_TABLE
12.1.1
product: PER - Human Resources , meaning: Object to which Plan is mapped to , description: Object to which Plan is mapped to ,
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Table: PER_GRADE_DEFINITIONS
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_GRADE_DEFINITIONS, object_name:PER_GRADE_DEFINITIONS, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Grade key flexfield combinations table. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_GRADE_DEFINITIONS ,
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Table: PER_GRADE_DEFINITIONS
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_GRADE_DEFINITIONS, object_name:PER_GRADE_DEFINITIONS, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Grade key flexfield combinations table. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_GRADE_DEFINITIONS ,
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Lookup Type: BEN_MAPPING_PLAN_TABLE
12.2.2
product: PER - Human Resources , meaning: Object to which Plan is mapped to , description: Object to which Plan is mapped to ,
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View: HR_GRADE_BASE_V
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_BASE_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_BASE_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_BASE_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_LOV_V
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_LOV_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_LOV_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_LOV_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_BASE_V
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_BASE_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_BASE_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_BASE_V ,
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View: HR_GRADE_LOV_V
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_GRADE_LOV_V, object_name:HR_GRADE_LOV_V, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HR_GRADE_LOV_V ,
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Table: PER_GRADE_SPINES_F
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_GRADE_SPINES_F, object_name:PER_GRADE_SPINES_F, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Stores the progression points for each grade scale. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_GRADE_SPINES_F ,
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Table: PER_GRADE_SPINES_F
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_GRADE_SPINES_F, object_name:PER_GRADE_SPINES_F, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Stores the progression points for each grade scale. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_GRADE_SPINES_F ,
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Table: PER_VALID_GRADES
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_VALID_GRADES, object_name:PER_VALID_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Lists valid grades for jobs and positions. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_VALID_GRADES ,
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Table: PER_VALID_GRADES
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_VALID_GRADES, object_name:PER_VALID_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Lists valid grades for jobs and positions. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_VALID_GRADES ,
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Table: PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS, object_name:PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS holds assignments that were defined as part of a mass move. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS ,
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Table: PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS, object_name:PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS holds assignments that were defined as part of a mass move. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_MM_ASSIGNMENTS ,
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Table: PER_MM_VALID_GRADES
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_MM_VALID_GRADES, object_name:PER_MM_VALID_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: PER_MM_VALID_GRADES holds valid grades that will be moved with a position during a mass move. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_MM_VALID_GRADES ,
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Table: PER_MM_VALID_GRADES
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_MM_VALID_GRADES, object_name:PER_MM_VALID_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: PER_MM_VALID_GRADES holds valid grades that will be moved with a position during a mass move. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_MM_VALID_GRADES ,
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Table: HR_ALL_POSITIONS_F
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_ALL_POSITIONS_F, object_name:HR_ALL_POSITIONS_F, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Position definition information. , implementation_dba_data: HR.HR_ALL_POSITIONS_F ,
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Table: HR_ALL_POSITIONS_F
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.HR_ALL_POSITIONS_F, object_name:HR_ALL_POSITIONS_F, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Position definition information. , implementation_dba_data: HR.HR_ALL_POSITIONS_F ,
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Table: PER_BUDGET_ELEMENTS
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_BUDGET_ELEMENTS, object_name:PER_BUDGET_ELEMENTS, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Combinations of organization, grade, job, and position used to define detailed budget values. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_BUDGET_ELEMENTS ,
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Table: PER_SALARY_SURVEY_MAPPINGS
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_SALARY_SURVEY_MAPPINGS, object_name:PER_SALARY_SURVEY_MAPPINGS, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Mapping information for a salary survey line. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_SALARY_SURVEY_MAPPINGS ,
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Table: PER_SALARY_SURVEY_MAPPINGS
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_SALARY_SURVEY_MAPPINGS, object_name:PER_SALARY_SURVEY_MAPPINGS, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Mapping information for a salary survey line. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_SALARY_SURVEY_MAPPINGS ,
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Table: PER_BUDGET_ELEMENTS
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_BUDGET_ELEMENTS, object_name:PER_BUDGET_ELEMENTS, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Combinations of organization, grade, job, and position used to define detailed budget values. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_BUDGET_ELEMENTS ,
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View: HRFV_GRADE_RATE_ASGS_BG
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HRFV_GRADE_RATE_ASGS_BG, object_name:HRFV_GRADE_RATE_ASGS_BG, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Business view template from which the flexfield view is generated. , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HRFV_GRADE_RATE_ASGS_BG ,
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View: HRFV_GRADE_RATE_ASGS_BG
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HRFV_GRADE_RATE_ASGS_BG, object_name:HRFV_GRADE_RATE_ASGS_BG, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Business view template from which the flexfield view is generated. , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HRFV_GRADE_RATE_ASGS_BG ,
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Table: PER_ALL_VACANCIES
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_ALL_VACANCIES, object_name:PER_ALL_VACANCIES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Vacancies within a specific requisition. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_ALL_VACANCIES ,
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Table: PER_ALL_VACANCIES
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_ALL_VACANCIES, object_name:PER_ALL_VACANCIES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Vacancies within a specific requisition. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_ALL_VACANCIES ,
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View: HRFV_GRADES
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HRFV_GRADES, object_name:HRFV_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Business view template from which the flexfield view is generated. , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HRFV_GRADES ,
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Table: PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS_F
12.2.2
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS_F, object_name:PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS_F, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Employee and applicant assignment details. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS_F ,
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Table: PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS_F
12.1.1
owner:HR, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PER.PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS_F, object_name:PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS_F, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Employee and applicant assignment details. , implementation_dba_data: HR.PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS_F ,
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View: HRFV_GRADES
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HRFV_GRADES, object_name:HRFV_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Business view template from which the flexfield view is generated. , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HRFV_GRADES ,
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View: HRFV_VALID_GRADES
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HRFV_VALID_GRADES, object_name:HRFV_VALID_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Business view template from which the flexfield view is generated. , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HRFV_VALID_GRADES ,
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View: HRFV_VALID_GRADES
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HRFV_VALID_GRADES, object_name:HRFV_VALID_GRADES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Business view template from which the flexfield view is generated. , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HRFV_VALID_GRADES ,
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View: HRFV_REQUIRED_COMPETENCES
12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HRFV_REQUIRED_COMPETENCES, object_name:HRFV_REQUIRED_COMPETENCES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Business view template from which the flexfield view is generated. , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HRFV_REQUIRED_COMPETENCES ,
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View: HRFV_REQUIRED_COMPETENCES
12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PER.HRFV_REQUIRED_COMPETENCES, object_name:HRFV_REQUIRED_COMPETENCES, status:VALID, product: PER - Human Resources , description: Business view template from which the flexfield view is generated. , implementation_dba_data: APPS.HRFV_REQUIRED_COMPETENCES ,