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Overview

The AK_OBJECTS_TL table is a core translation table within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) architecture, specifically for the AK (Common Modules-AK) product. Its primary role is to store multilingual translations for the descriptive attributes of objects defined in the AK_OBJECTS base table. This table is essential for enabling the global deployment of EBS applications, as it allows the system to present user-facing object names and descriptions in the language of the end-user's session. As a translation (TL) table, it follows the standard Oracle Applications pattern where each record in the base table can have multiple corresponding rows in the TL table, one for each installed language.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to associate translated text with a specific object and language. The primary key, AK_OBJECTS_TL_PK, is a composite key consisting of the DATABASE_OBJECT_NAME and LANGUAGE columns. This ensures a unique translation entry per object per language. The DATABASE_OBJECT_NAME is a foreign key that references the AK_OBJECTS table, linking the translation to its core object definition. The LANGUAGE column holds the language code (e.g., 'US' for American English). While the provided metadata does not list specific attribute columns, typical translation tables in EBS include columns such as DISPLAY_NAME, DESCRIPTION, and CREATED_BY/LAST_UPDATED_BY for who-columns, storing the actual translated text and audit information.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed by the EBS framework to render the user interface in a localized language. Common scenarios include generating translated lists of values (LOVs), reports, and form field prompts. Developers and functional consultants may query this table to verify or audit translation coverage. A fundamental query pattern retrieves the translated name for an object in the current session language, often joining with the FND_LANGUAGES table.

  • Sample Query for Object Translations:
    SELECT aot.database_object_name, aot.display_name, aot.language
    FROM ak_objects_tl aot
    WHERE aot.database_object_name = '&OBJECT_NAME'
    AND aot.language = USERENV('LANG');
  • Identifying Missing Translations: Queries can compare installed languages against existing TL records to find gaps in translation coverage for critical objects.

Related Objects

AK_OBJECTS_TL has a direct and critical relationship with its base table, AK_OBJECTS, as defined by its foreign key. The AK_OBJECTS table stores the core, language-independent definition of objects within the AK module. This table is also intrinsically linked to the broader EBS multi-language architecture, interacting with the FND_LANGUAGES table which defines installed languages. For any custom or standard reporting that requires localized object descriptions, joins between AK_OBJECTS and AK_OBJECTS_TL (with a language filter) are standard practice. Updates to translations are typically managed through dedicated Oracle APIs or the standard EBS translation tools, not via direct DML to this table.