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Overview
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Overview

The PV_ATTRIBUTES_TL table is a core translation table within the Oracle E-Business Suite Partner Management (PV) module. It stores the translated, language-specific names and descriptions for partner attributes. These attributes define the characteristics and classification data used to profile and manage business partners, such as customers, suppliers, or channel partners. The table's primary role is to support the multilingual capabilities of the application, ensuring that attribute labels are displayed correctly in the user's session language. It operates in conjunction with its base table, PV_ATTRIBUTES_B, which holds the language-independent structural definition of the attributes.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to hold translated text for a single attribute across multiple installed languages. Its primary key is a composite of ATTRIBUTE_ID and LANGUAGE, enforcing a unique translation per language for each attribute. The critical columns include ATTRIBUTE_ID, which is a foreign key to PV_ATTRIBUTES_B and identifies the specific attribute being translated; LANGUAGE, which holds the language code (e.g., 'US' for American English); and columns for the translated text itself, typically named ATTRIBUTE_NAME and DESCRIPTION. These columns store the user-facing label and explanatory text for the attribute in the specified language.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is the dynamic display of localized partner attribute labels within forms, reports, and the Partner Manager user interface. A common reporting requirement is to extract a complete list of partner attributes with their descriptions for a specific language. A typical query joins the translation table with its base table to retrieve both the transactional data and the translated name.

  • Sample Query for Attribute Labels: SELECT b.attribute_code, tl.attribute_name, tl.description FROM pv_attributes_b b, pv_attributes_tl tl WHERE b.attribute_id = tl.attribute_id AND tl.language = USERENV('LANG');
  • Data Fix Scenario: Updating an incorrect translation for a specific attribute and language by targeting the primary key columns: UPDATE pv_attributes_tl SET attribute_name = 'New Translated Name' WHERE attribute_id = 123 AND language = 'F';

Related Objects

PV_ATTRIBUTES_TL has a direct and essential relationship with its parent table, PV_ATTRIBUTES_B. The table is defined by the following documented relationship:

  • Foreign Key Reference: PV_ATTRIBUTES_TL.ATTRIBUTE_ID references PV_ATTRIBUTES_B. This relationship ensures that every translated record is linked to a valid, defined attribute in the base table. All queries against PV_ATTRIBUTES_TL for meaningful data will typically involve an inner join to PV_ATTRIBUTES_B on the ATTRIBUTE_ID column to retrieve the attribute's code and other non-translated metadata.