Search Results ben_comp_lvl_fctr

Overview

The BEN_COMP_LVL_FCTR table is a core master data table within the Oracle E-Business Suite Advanced Benefits (BEN) module, applicable to both releases 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. It serves as the definitive repository for compensation level factors, which are critical configuration elements used to determine benefit eligibility, coverage amounts, and contribution rates. These factors enable the system to tailor benefit calculations based on an employee's compensation level, such as salary bands or pay grades. The table's primary role is to provide a centralized, reusable definition of these compensation tiers, which are then referenced by numerous other benefit calculation and eligibility entities throughout the system.

Key Information Stored

While the provided metadata does not list specific columns, the structure is defined by its primary and foreign keys. The primary key, COMP_LVL_FCTR_ID, uniquely identifies each compensation level factor record. Based on standard Oracle EBS design patterns and the table's purpose, it is highly probable the table contains columns such as NAME, DESCRIPTION, EFFECTIVE_START_DATE, EFFECTIVE_END_DATE, and CREATED_BY for lifecycle management. It would also store the specific data that defines the compensation level, which could be a numeric range (e.g., MIN_AMOUNT, MAX_AMOUNT) or a categorical value linked to a lookup type. The high number of foreign key relationships indicates this table holds the master definitions that drive complex benefit calculations.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is central to configuring and reporting on compensation-based benefit plans. A primary use case is during the benefits enrollment process, where the system queries an employee's compensation against the factors in this table to determine applicable benefit rates or eligibility rules. For reporting, administrators often need to list all configured compensation levels. Common SQL patterns include joining this table to various rate and calculation tables to audit configuration. For example, to see all activity rates linked to a specific compensation level factor, one would query:

• SELECT clf.name, abrf.* FROM ben_comp_lvl_fctr clf, ben_acty_base_rt_f abrf WHERE clf.comp_lvl_fctr_id = abrf.comp_lvl_fctr_id;

Another critical use is data validation, ensuring compensation level factors referenced in complex benefit plans are active and correctly defined.

Related Objects

The BEN_COMP_LVL_FCTR table has extensive relationships, acting as a parent to numerous key benefit configuration tables, as documented by the foreign keys. These relationships are fundamental to the Advanced Benefits data model.

• BEN_ACTL_PREM_F: Links via COMP_LVL_FCTR_ID for actual premium calculations.
• BEN_ACTY_BASE_RT_F: Referenced twice, for COMP_LVL_FCTR_ID and TTL_COMP_LVL_FCTR_ID, in activity base rate definitions.
• BEN_BNFT_PRVDR_POOL_F: Used in benefit provider pool assignments.
• BEN_COMP_LVL_ACTY_RT_F & BEN_COMP_LVL_RT_F: Direct child tables storing specific rates tied to compensation levels.
• BEN_CVG_AMT_CALC_MTHD_F: Referenced in coverage amount calculation methods.
• BEN_ELIG_COMP_LVL_PRTE_F: Links compensation level factors to eligibility profiles.
• BEN_MTCHG_RT_F, BEN_PTD_BAL_TYP_F, BEN_PTD_LMT_F, BEN_VRBL_RT_PRFL_F: Used in matching contribution rates, period balance types, period limits, and variable rate profiles, respectively.

These relationships underscore the table's role as a cornerstone for configuring compensation-driven logic across the entire benefits landscape.