Search Results ben_pl_typ_f

Overview

The BEN_PL_TYP_F table is a foundational data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Advanced Benefits (BEN) module. It serves as the central repository for storing and managing the definition of plan types. A plan type is a high-level classification that groups similar benefit plans, such as "Health Insurance," "Life Insurance," or "Retirement Savings." This table is effective-dated, as indicated by the '_F' suffix, meaning it maintains a historical record of changes to plan type definitions over time. Its primary role is to provide a standardized and version-controlled reference for all benefit plans configured in the system, enabling core benefits administration processes like eligibility determination, enrollment, and reporting to function based on a consistent categorization framework.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to track the lifecycle and attributes of a plan type. The primary key consists of PL_TYP_ID, which uniquely identifies the plan type, and the EFFECTIVE_START_DATE and EFFECTIVE_END_DATE, which define the period for which that specific version of the record is active. While the provided metadata does not list all columns, typical columns in such a table would include a system-generated surrogate key (PL_TYP_ID), a meaningful name or code (e.g., NAME, PL_TYP_CD), a detailed description, and the effective date columns. Other common attributes might track the legislative data group (LEGISLATION_CODE), who created and last updated the record (CREATED_BY, LAST_UPDATED_BY), and timestamps for these actions.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is frequently accessed for setup, reporting, and integration tasks. A common use case is retrieving a list of all active plan types for a given point in time to populate a list of values in a user interface. Another critical scenario involves using the PL_TYP_ID as a foreign key constraint in related benefit plan tables to categorize specific plans. A typical query pattern involves filtering on the effective dates to find the currently valid record.

• Sample Query for Active Plan Types:
  SELECT PL_TYP_ID, NAME
  FROM BEN.BEN_PL_TYP_F
  WHERE SYSDATE BETWEEN EFFECTIVE_START_DATE AND NVL(EFFECTIVE_END_DATE, SYSDATE)
  ORDER BY NAME;
• Reporting Use Case: Generating a summary report of all benefit plans grouped by their plan type for analysis requires joining this table to the core benefit plan table (e.g., BEN_PL_F) on PL_TYP_ID.

Related Objects

As a core reference table, BEN_PL_TYP_F has relationships with numerous other objects in the Advanced Benefits schema. Its primary key (PL_TYP_ID, EFFECTIVE_START_DATE) is almost certainly referenced as a foreign key in the main benefit plan definition table, BEN_PL_F. It is also commonly linked to tables governing eligibility profiles, enrollment rules, and reporting structures. The table may be exposed through public Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) or seeded views to allow for safer data access and manipulation. Developers and administrators should consult the specific database constraints and the Oracle EBS data model diagrams for a complete list of dependent tables and views.