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Overview
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Overview

The AMS_MET_TPL_HEADERS_TL table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Marketing (AMS) module, specifically for releases 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. It functions as a translation table, storing language-dependent descriptive information for Metric Template Headers. This table enables the multi-language support (MLS) capability of Oracle EBS, allowing the system to present template names and descriptions in a user's preferred language. Its role is to provide the translatable text that corresponds to the base transactional data stored in its parent table, AMS_MET_TPL_HEADERS_B, thereby separating language-specific attributes from core business logic.

Key Information Stored

The table's primary purpose is to hold translated text for a given metric template header. Its structure is defined by a composite primary key and several descriptive columns. The key columns are METRIC_TPL_HEADER_ID, which links to the base header record, and LANGUAGE, which identifies the language code (e.g., 'US' for American English). The most critical data columns typically include TEMPLATE_NAME and DESCRIPTION, which store the translated name and explanatory text for the metric template. Other standard translation table columns like SOURCE_LANG, CREATED_BY, and LAST_UPDATE_DATE are also present to track the origin and maintenance of each translated row.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed for generating user-facing reports and application screens in a localized language. A common operational query involves joining it with the base table to retrieve a complete, language-specific view of a metric template. For instance, to list all template names in a session's current language for reporting purposes, a developer might use a query such as: SELECT b.TEMPLATE_CODE, tl.TEMPLATE_NAME, tl.DESCRIPTION FROM AMS_MET_TPL_HEADERS_B b, AMS_MET_TPL_HEADERS_TL tl WHERE b.METRIC_TPL_HEADER_ID = tl.METRIC_TPL_HEADER_ID AND tl.LANGUAGE = USERENV('LANG');. Another critical use case is during the implementation or upgrade process, where translation data is loaded or validated for supported languages.

Related Objects

The AMS_MET_TPL_HEADERS_TL table has a direct and essential relationship with its base table, as documented in the provided metadata. The primary foreign key relationship is:

  • AMS_MET_TPL_HEADERS_B: The TL table references the base (B) table via the METRIC_TPL_HEADER_ID column. Every record in the TL table must have a corresponding parent record in the _B table. This relationship enforces data integrity, ensuring translations exist only for valid metric template headers.

Furthermore, this TL table is likely referenced by various Marketing module application programming interfaces (APIs) and public views that serve translated data to forms and reports. It forms part of the data model supporting the setup and execution of marketing campaigns and performance metrics.