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Overview

The QRM_TIME_INTERVALS table is a core data structure within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, specifically for the QRM (Risk Management) module. It serves as a master repository for defining the discrete time intervals that constitute a time bucket. Time buckets are fundamental constructs in risk analysis, used to aggregate and analyze financial exposures, cash flows, and value-at-risk metrics over specific, user-defined periods (e.g., 0-1 month, 1-3 months, 3-6 months). This table provides the granular, sequential building blocks from which these broader analytical buckets are constructed, enabling precise temporal segmentation for complex financial modeling and reporting.

Key Information Stored

The table's primary purpose is to store the sequential order and definition of intervals within a named time bucket. Its structure is defined by a composite primary key. The critical columns include:

• TB_NAME: A foreign key column that identifies the specific time bucket to which this interval belongs. It links directly to the QRM_TIME_BUCKETS table.
• SEQUENCE_NUMBER: Defines the ordinal position of this specific interval within its parent time bucket. This sequence is essential for correctly ordering intervals from the shortest to the longest term.
• Additional descriptive columns (implied by the table's purpose but not explicitly listed in the provided metadata) would typically define the interval's start and end points, such as START_DAY and END_DAY, or similar fields specifying the duration in days, months, or years from a base date.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed during the configuration of risk analysis profiles and the subsequent generation of risk reports. A common operational use case is the setup or modification of a time bucket definition, where an administrator adds, removes, or re-sequences intervals. For reporting and data validation, typical queries involve joining this table with QRM_TIME_BUCKETS to list all configured buckets with their detailed intervals. A sample SQL pattern to retrieve the full structure of a time bucket would be:

SELECT ti.tb_name, ti.sequence_number, tb.description FROM qrm_time_intervals ti, qrm_time_buckets tb WHERE ti.tb_name = tb.tb_name ORDER BY ti.tb_name, ti.sequence_number;

This data is critical for downstream risk calculation engines, which use the defined intervals to partition cash flow streams and compute metrics like interest rate risk or liquidity gaps for each specified time period.

Related Objects

The QRM_TIME_INTERVALS table has a direct and documented dependency within the QRM schema. The key relationship is:

• Foreign Key to QRM_TIME_BUCKETS: The TB_NAME column in QRM_TIME_INTERVALS is a foreign key referencing the QRM_TIME_BUCKETS table. This enforces referential integrity, ensuring that every interval is associated with a valid, pre-defined time bucket. The QRM_TIME_BUCKETS table acts as the parent definition, while QRM_TIME_INTERVALS stores its child components.

This relationship is fundamental, as intervals have no meaning outside the context of their parent bucket. The primary key (QRM_TIME_INTERVALS_PK) on the combination of SEQUENCE_NUMBER and TB_NAME guarantees uniqueness for each interval within a bucket.