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The WSH_REGION_LOCATIONS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical data structure within the Shipping Execution (WSH) module. This table serves as a repository for regional location data, facilitating the management of shipping and logistics operations by associating physical locations with predefined regions. Below is a detailed technical breakdown of its purpose, structure, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Purpose and Functional Overview

The WSH_REGION_LOCATIONS table stores mappings between geographic locations and regions defined in the system. These mappings enable efficient routing, zone-based freight calculations, and regional compliance checks during shipping operations. The table acts as a bridge between the WSH_REGIONS (which defines logical regions) and WSH_LOCATIONS (which stores physical address data), ensuring that shipments adhere to regional constraints or benefit from region-specific shipping rules.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The table consists of the following key columns:
  • REGION_LOCATION_ID (Primary Key): A unique identifier for each region-location mapping.
  • REGION_ID (Foreign Key): References WSH_REGIONS.REGION_ID, linking to a predefined region.
  • LOCATION_ID (Foreign Key): References WSH_LOCATIONS.LOCATION_ID, associating a physical address with the region.
  • START_DATE_ACTIVE and END_DATE_ACTIVE: Define the validity period of the mapping, allowing for time-bound regional assignments.
  • CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Standard Oracle audit columns tracking record creation and modifications.

Integration with Oracle EBS Modules

The WSH_REGION_LOCATIONS table integrates with several EBS modules:
  1. Shipping Execution (WSH): Used to validate shipping routes, apply regional freight rates, and enforce delivery constraints.
  2. Order Management (OM): Supports region-based sourcing rules and delivery scheduling.
  3. Inventory (INV): Helps determine regional stocking locations and transfer policies.

Technical Considerations

  • Indexing: The primary key (REGION_LOCATION_ID) is indexed by default. Additional indexes on REGION_ID and LOCATION_ID improve join performance with related tables.
  • Data Volume: The table typically contains moderate-sized data, but performance may degrade if region-location mappings grow excessively (e.g., multinational deployments).
  • Customization Impact: Modifications to this table (e.g., adding custom columns) require careful testing, as it is referenced by seeded shipping workflows.

Common Use Cases

  1. Freight Zone Calculations: Assigning locations to freight zones for rate determination.
  2. Delivery Route Optimization: Grouping locations into regions for efficient route planning.
  3. Regulatory Compliance: Enforcing region-specific shipping regulations (e.g., hazardous material restrictions).

Upgrade and Patch Implications

Between EBS 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, the table structure remained largely unchanged, but patches may introduce:
  • Additional validation logic via database triggers.
  • Performance optimizations in shipping APIs that query this table.

Conclusion

The WSH_REGION_LOCATIONS table is a foundational component of Oracle EBS Shipping Execution, enabling region-aware logistics operations. Its design supports flexible regional hierarchies while maintaining referential integrity with other shipping entities. Proper configuration of this table is essential for accurate freight calculations, compliant shipping, and efficient delivery management.