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Overview
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Overview

The AMW_OPINION_TYPES_B table is a core reference data table within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) module for Internal Controls Manager (AMW). It serves as the base table for storing the master list of opinion types that can be assigned to various control objects during the compliance and risk assessment process. This table is fundamental to the framework, enabling organizations to categorize and standardize the qualitative judgments or conclusions (opinions) rendered on the effectiveness of controls, processes, or entities. Its role is to provide a controlled, non-translatable set of codes that drive application logic and reporting within the AMW module for versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2.

Key Information Stored

The primary data stored in this table is the unique identifier and associated attributes for each opinion type. While the full column list is not detailed in the provided metadata, the structure is defined by its primary key and relationships. The critical column is OPINION_TYPE_ID, which is the primary key (AMW_OPINION_TYPES_B_PK) and serves as the unique numeric identifier for each opinion type record. Typical columns in such a base table would also include a code (e.g., OPINION_TYPE_CODE), a meaning, creation and last update dates, and the corresponding user IDs. This table holds the seed data for opinion classifications, which are then referenced throughout the application.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily used in administrative setups and reporting contexts. A common use case is querying the available opinion types to understand the options for evaluating controls or to validate data integrity. For instance, an auditor or compliance manager may run a report to list all opinions given on specific controls, which would require joining this table to transactional data. A typical SQL pattern retrieves the base opinion types, often joined with its corresponding translation table (AMW_OPINION_TYPES_TL) for language-specific names.

  • Sample Query: Retrieve all base opinion type codes and IDs.
    SELECT opinion_type_id, opinion_type_code FROM amw_opinion_types_b WHERE enabled_flag = 'Y' ORDER BY opinion_type_code;
  • Sample Query: Join with the translation table for a user-friendly report.
    SELECT b.opinion_type_code, tl.name FROM amw_opinion_types_b b, amw_opinion_types_tl tl WHERE b.opinion_type_id = tl.opinion_type_id AND tl.language = USERENV('LANG');

Related Objects

The AMW_OPINION_TYPES_B table has defined relationships with two key objects in the AMW schema, as documented in the provided metadata.

  • AMW_OBJECT_OPINION_TYPES: This table references AMW_OPINION_TYPES_B via the foreign key column AMW_OBJECT_OPINION_TYPES.OPINION_TYPE_ID. This relationship links the master list of opinion types to the specific objects (e.g., controls, processes) to which they are applicable, defining the valid opinion types for each object class.
  • AMW_OPINION_TYPES_TL: This is the Translation table for AMW_OPINION_TYPES_B, referenced via the foreign key column AMW_OPINION_TYPES_TL.OPINION_TYPE_ID. This table holds the language-specific names and descriptions for each opinion type defined in the base table, supporting multilingual implementations.