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The AP_SUP_SITE_CONTACT_INT table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical interface table used in the Accounts Payable (AP) module to facilitate the staging and validation of supplier site contact information before it is processed into the core system tables. This table plays a pivotal role in supplier management, particularly when importing or integrating contact details for supplier sites from external systems or during data migration.

Purpose and Functionality

The primary purpose of AP_SUP_SITE_CONTACT_INT is to serve as an intermediary storage area for supplier site contact data before it is validated and transferred to the base tables, such as AP_SUPPLIER_SITES and AP_SUPPLIER_CONTACTS. This ensures data integrity and compliance with Oracle EBS validation rules. The table is commonly used in scenarios involving bulk data imports, supplier onboarding, or system integrations where manual entry is impractical.

Key Columns and Structure

The table includes columns that capture essential supplier site contact attributes, such as:
  • VENDOR_SITE_CODE: Identifies the supplier site associated with the contact.
  • VENDOR_CONTACT_CODE: A unique identifier for the contact record.
  • FIRST_NAME, LAST_NAME: Stores the contact person's name details.
  • EMAIL_ADDRESS, PHONE_NUMBER: Captures communication details.
  • STATUS_FLAG: Indicates the processing status (e.g., 'P' for pending, 'E' for error).
  • INTERFACE_LINE_ID: A unique identifier for each record in the interface table.

Integration and Data Flow

Data flows into AP_SUP_SITE_CONTACT_INT through manual inserts, SQL*Loader scripts, or integration tools like Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC). Once populated, the AP_SUPPLIER_INT_PKG PL/SQL package processes the records, validating them against business rules (e.g., mandatory fields, format checks). Successful records are transferred to base tables, while failed records remain in the interface table with error details logged in AP_INTERFACE_REJECTIONS.

Common Use Cases

  1. Supplier Data Migration: During EBS implementations, historical supplier contact data is loaded into this table before validation.
  2. Third-Party Integrations: External systems (e.g., CRM or procurement tools) push contact updates to this interface table.
  3. Bulk Updates Administrators use scripts to update multiple supplier contacts efficiently.

Best Practices

  • Always validate data programmatically before loading to minimize errors.
  • Monitor the STATUS_FLAG and AP_INTERFACE_REJECTIONS to address processing failures promptly.
  • Schedule regular purges of processed records to maintain performance.

Conclusion

The AP_SUP_SITE_CONTACT_INT table is a cornerstone of Oracle EBS's supplier management framework, enabling efficient and error-resistant handling of supplier site contact data. Its design supports high-volume data operations while ensuring adherence to system validations, making it indispensable for organizations leveraging Oracle EBS for accounts payable and supplier lifecycle management.