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Overview

The IGS_EN_BAT_SUA_INTS table is a core interface table within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, specifically for the Oracle Student Management (IGS) product. It functions as the batch control entity for the upload and processing of student unit attempt data. Each record in this table represents a distinct batch job, grouping a set of unit attempt records for subsequent validation and import via a dedicated concurrent program. Its primary role is to provide a mandatory, organized container for data migration or bulk updates, ensuring that unit attempt uploads are processed in controlled, auditable groups rather than as individual transactions.

Key Information Stored

The table is structurally simple but critical for batch operations. Its columns store essential control and audit information. The BATCH_ID is the primary key, a unique numeric identifier for each upload batch. The BATCH_DESC column, a VARCHAR2(80) field, holds a user-defined description of the batch's purpose or contents, which is vital for operational identification and reporting. The remaining columns are standard EBS "Who" columns (CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATE_LOGIN) that track the creation and modification history of each batch record, fulfilling audit and compliance requirements.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is the initialization of a student unit attempt data load. An administrator first inserts a record into IGS_EN_BAT_SUA_INTS to define a new batch, then populates the detail interface table (IGS_EN_BLK_SUA_INTS) with the actual unit attempt records, linking them via the BATCH_ID. Finally, a concurrent program is executed for that specific BATCH_ID to validate and import the data. Common reporting queries include listing all active or recent batches for monitoring. A fundamental query to retrieve batch headers is:

  • SELECT BATCH_ID, BATCH_DESC, CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY FROM IGS.IGS_EN_BAT_SUA_INTS WHERE CREATION_DATE > SYSDATE - 30 ORDER BY CREATION_DATE DESC;

This is often joined to the detail table to assess the volume and status of records within a batch before or after processing.

Related Objects

This table sits at the top of a key interface relationship. It is referenced by the detail interface table IGS_EN_BLK_SUA_INTS via a foreign key constraint, where IGS_EN_BLK_SUA_INTS.BATCH_ID references IGS_EN_BAT_SUA_INTS.BATCH_ID. This establishes a one-to-many relationship, where one batch header can contain many individual student unit attempt interface records. The table's primary key is enforced by the index IGS_EN_BAT_SUA_INTS_PK. As an interface table, it is primarily accessed by the concurrent program logic responsible for the student unit attempt upload process, rather than by standard application forms.