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Overview

The CE_FORECAST_ERRORS table is a critical diagnostic repository within Oracle E-Business Suite Cash Management (CE) module. It functions as the central logging table for errors encountered during the execution of cash forecasting processes. When a user submits a forecast run, the system logs any operational, data validation, or processing failures directly into this table. Its primary role is to provide a persistent, auditable record of forecast run failures, enabling system administrators, functional consultants, and end-users to investigate and resolve issues that prevent the successful generation of cash forecasts. This table is essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of the cash forecasting functionality in releases 12.1.1 and 12.2.2.

Key Information Stored

While the provided metadata does not list specific columns, the foreign key relationships indicate the table stores identifiers that link each error to its specific context. Key stored information typically includes a unique error identifier (FORECAST_ERROR_ID), references to the parent forecast header (FORECAST_HEADER_ID), the specific forecast definition (FORECAST_ID), and the individual forecast row (FORECAST_ROW_ID) where the error occurred. The table would also contain columns for an error message or code (ERROR_MESSAGE, ERROR_CODE), a severity indicator, and timestamps for creation date and request ID. This structure allows precise pinpointing of whether an error is global to a forecast run or specific to a single line item.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is troubleshooting failed forecast submissions. Administrators query this table to identify the root cause of failures reported via the concurrent manager or the Cash Management interface. A common diagnostic query involves joining to the related header table to filter errors for a specific forecast run or time period. For example:

  • SELECT e.*, h.FORECAST_NAME FROM CE_FORECAST_ERRORS e, CE_FORECAST_HEADERS h WHERE e.FORECAST_HEADER_ID = h.FORECAST_HEADER_ID AND h.FORECAST_NAME = '<Forecast_Name>';

This table is also central to custom monitoring reports or alerts that proactively notify support teams of forecast processing issues. Data from this table may be purged periodically as part of archival activities after errors are resolved.

Related Objects

As documented in the metadata, CE_FORECAST_ERRORS has explicit foreign key relationships with three primary forecast tables, forming the core of the error logging framework:

  • CE_FORECAST_HEADERS: Joined via CE_FORECAST_ERRORS.FORECAST_HEADER_ID. This links each error to a specific instance or run of a forecast.
  • CE_FORECASTS: Joined via CE_FORECAST_ERRORS.FORECAST_ID. This links the error to the master forecast template or definition.
  • CE_FORECAST_ROWS: Joined via CE_FORECAST_ERRORS.FORECAST_ROW_ID. This links the error to a specific line or transaction within the forecast, providing granular detail.

These relationships ensure every logged error is contextualized within the hierarchical forecast structure, from the overall run down to the individual row.