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Overview

The BEN_PL_REGN_F table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Advanced Benefits (BEN) module, specifically in versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. It functions as a legislative repository, defining the specific regulatory requirements that a benefits plan must adhere to within a given jurisdiction. As a date-effective table (indicated by the '_F' suffix and the EFFECTIVE_START_DATE/EFFECTIVE_END_DATE columns in its primary key), it maintains a historical record of how these regulatory associations change over time. This table is essential for ensuring that benefit offerings remain compliant with regional laws, which is a critical function for multinational organizations managing diverse benefit programs.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to link a plan to its governing regulations and track the validity of that linkage. The primary key is a composite of PL_REGN_ID, EFFECTIVE_START_DATE, and EFFECTIVE_END_DATE, which uniquely identifies a regulatory assignment and its effective period. A critical foreign key column is RPTG_GRP_ID, which links the regulatory requirement to a specific reporting group defined in the BEN_RPTG_GRP table. This connection is vital for grouping plans for regulatory reporting purposes. While the provided metadata does not list all columns, the table's purpose implies it would store identifiers for the associated plan and the specific legislative regulation, alongside standard WHO columns (CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, etc.) for auditing.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed for compliance reporting, plan configuration audits, and data validation during benefits implementation or legislative updates. A common reporting use case involves identifying all plans subject to a particular set of regulations within a specific date range. A typical query pattern would join BEN_PL_REGN_F to the plan details table (e.g., BEN_PL_F) and the reporting group table.

• Sample Query: To find active regulatory assignments for a plan as of a specific date: SELECT * FROM BEN_PL_REGN_F WHERE PLAN_ID = :p_plan_id AND :p_effective_date BETWEEN EFFECTIVE_START_DATE AND EFFECTIVE_END_DATE;
• Reporting Use Case: Generating a list of plans and their associated reporting groups for year-end regulatory filings by joining BEN_PL_REGN_F to BEN_RPTG_GRP on RPTG_GRP_ID.

Related Objects

The table's primary documented relationship is defined by its foreign key constraint. This establishes a direct dependency and is crucial for understanding data integrity.

• BEN_RPTG_GRP (Reporting Group): The BEN_PL_REGN_F table references the BEN_RPTG_GRP table via the foreign key column RPTG_GRP_ID. This join is used to retrieve the descriptive details of the reporting group associated with a plan's regulatory requirement.

As a central table for plan regulations, it would also logically relate to core benefits objects like BEN_PL_F (Plan) and BEN_PGM_F (Program), though these specific foreign key relationships are not detailed in the provided metadata.