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The PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical repository for historical purchase order (PO) distribution data. It stores archived records of PO distributions that have been purged from the primary PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL table, ensuring compliance, auditability, and historical reporting while maintaining system performance. Below is a detailed breakdown of its structure, purpose, and key attributes.

Purpose and Functionality

The PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL table serves as an archive for PO distribution records that are no longer active or have been purged from the operational table (PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL). This archiving mechanism is essential for:

Compliance: Retaining financial and procurement records for audit trails.
Performance Optimization: Reducing the volume of active data in transactional tables to improve system efficiency.
Historical Reporting: Enabling retrospective analysis of procurement activities.

Key Columns and Relationships

The table shares a similar structure with PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL, including columns such as:

PO_DISTRIBUTION_ID: Primary key identifier for the distribution record.
PO_HEADER_ID: References the parent PO in PO_HEADERS_ALL.
PO_LINE_ID: Links to the PO line in PO_LINES_ALL.
QUANTITY_ORDERED: The quantity of goods/services ordered.
AMOUNT_ORDERED: The monetary value of the distribution.
CHARGE_ACCOUNT_ID: Ties to the general ledger account in GL_CODE_COMBINATIONS.
DESTINATION_TYPE_CODE: Indicates whether the distribution is for inventory, expense, etc.
ORG_ID: Multi-org identifier for the operating unit.

Additional archive-specific columns may include timestamps (CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATE_DATE) and purge-related metadata.

Integration with Oracle EBS Modules

The table interacts with several Oracle EBS modules:

Purchasing: Primary linkage to PO headers and lines.
General Ledger (GL): Ties distributions to accounting flexfields.
Inventory: For distributions marked as inventory destinations.
Payables: Archived distributions may reference invoices.

Archiving Process

Records are typically moved to PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL via:

Purge Programs: Standard Oracle purge processes (e.g., POXPOPUR) transfer data based on aging criteria.
Custom Scripts: Organizations may implement bespoke archiving logic.

Archiving is often triggered by PO closure, cancellation, or after a predefined retention period.

Reporting and Analytics

Archived data supports:

Financial Audits: Reconstructing PO spend history.
Trend Analysis: Long-term procurement pattern tracking.
Regulatory Compliance: Meeting data retention mandates (e.g., SOX, GDPR).

Technical Considerations

Partitioning: Large implementations may partition the table by date ranges for performance.
Indexing: Key columns (e.g., PO_HEADER_ID) should be indexed for query efficiency.
Storage: Archive tables may reside on lower-cost storage tiers.

Conclusion

The PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL table is a vital component of Oracle EBS's data lifecycle management for procurement. It balances operational efficiency with regulatory and analytical requirements, ensuring historical PO distribution data remains accessible without cluttering active transactional tables. Proper configuration and maintenance of this table are essential for organizations leveraging Oracle EBS for procure-to-pay processes.

Table: PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL 12.1.1
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL, object_name:PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Archived distributions , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL ,
Table: PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL 12.2.2
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL, object_name:PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Archived distributions , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL ,
Table: PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL, object_name:PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Purchase order distributions , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL ,
Table: PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL 12.2.2
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL, object_name:PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Purchase order distributions , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL ,
Table: PO_REQ_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_REQ_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL, object_name:PO_REQ_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Requisition distributions , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_REQ_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL ,
Table: PO_REQ_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL 12.2.2
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_REQ_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL, object_name:PO_REQ_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Requisition distributions , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_REQ_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL ,
View: PO_CXML_DELIVERTO_ARCH_V 12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_CXML_DELIVERTO_ARCH_V, object_name:PO_CXML_DELIVERTO_ARCH_V, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , implementation_dba_data: APPS.PO_CXML_DELIVERTO_ARCH_V ,
Table: PO_RELEASES_ALL 12.2.2
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_RELEASES_ALL, object_name:PO_RELEASES_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Purchase order releases , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_RELEASES_ALL ,
View: PO_CXML_DELIVERTO_ARCH_V 12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_CXML_DELIVERTO_ARCH_V, object_name:PO_CXML_DELIVERTO_ARCH_V, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , implementation_dba_data: APPS.PO_CXML_DELIVERTO_ARCH_V ,
Table: PO_RELEASES_ALL 12.1.1
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_RELEASES_ALL, object_name:PO_RELEASES_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Purchase order releases , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_RELEASES_ALL ,
View: PO_ECX_DISTRBN_ARCH_V 12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_ECX_DISTRBN_ARCH_V, object_name:PO_ECX_DISTRBN_ARCH_V, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Used for XML mapping in the distribution level , implementation_dba_data: APPS.PO_ECX_DISTRBN_ARCH_V ,
View: PO_ECX_DISTRBN_ARCH_V 12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_ECX_DISTRBN_ARCH_V, object_name:PO_ECX_DISTRBN_ARCH_V, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Used for XML mapping in the distribution level , implementation_dba_data: APPS.PO_ECX_DISTRBN_ARCH_V ,
Table: PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL, object_name:PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Document shipment schedules (for purchase orders, purchase agreements, quotations, RFQs) , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL ,
Table: PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL 12.2.2
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL, object_name:PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Document shipment schedules (for purchase orders, purchase agreements, quotations, RFQs) , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL ,
Table: PO_LINES_ALL 12.1.1
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_LINES_ALL, object_name:PO_LINES_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Purchase document lines (for purchase orders, purchase agreements, quotations, RFQs) , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_LINES_ALL ,
Table: PO_LINES_ALL 12.2.2
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_LINES_ALL, object_name:PO_LINES_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Purchase document lines (for purchase orders, purchase agreements, quotations, RFQs) , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_LINES_ALL ,
Table: PO_HEADERS_ALL 12.1.1
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_HEADERS_ALL, object_name:PO_HEADERS_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Document headers (for purchase orders, purchase agreements, quotations, RFQs) , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_HEADERS_ALL ,
Table: PO_HEADERS_ALL 12.2.2
owner:PO, object_type:TABLE, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_HEADERS_ALL, object_name:PO_HEADERS_ALL, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , description: Document headers (for purchase orders, purchase agreements, quotations, RFQs) , implementation_dba_data: PO.PO_HEADERS_ALL ,
View: PO_DISTRIBUTION_ARCHIVE_XML 12.2.2
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_DISTRIBUTION_ARCHIVE_XML, object_name:PO_DISTRIBUTION_ARCHIVE_XML, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , implementation_dba_data: APPS.PO_DISTRIBUTION_ARCHIVE_XML ,
View: PO_DISTRIBUTION_ARCHIVE_XML 12.1.1
owner:APPS, object_type:VIEW, fnd_design_data:PO.PO_DISTRIBUTION_ARCHIVE_XML, object_name:PO_DISTRIBUTION_ARCHIVE_XML, status:VALID, product: PO - Purchasing , implementation_dba_data: APPS.PO_DISTRIBUTION_ARCHIVE_XML ,