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The AR.AR_CMGT_CREDIT_REQUESTS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Credit Management module, which is part of the Accounts Receivable (AR) application. This table stores detailed information about credit requests submitted for customer accounts, enabling organizations to manage credit evaluations, approvals, and risk assessments systematically. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, purpose, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Purpose and Functionality

The AR_CMGT_CREDIT_REQUESTS table serves as the primary repository for credit request records generated during the credit evaluation process. It captures data such as request identifiers, customer details, credit limits, request statuses, and approval workflows. This table supports the automation of credit management by allowing users to track, approve, or reject credit requests based on predefined business rules and risk thresholds. It integrates with other AR tables like AR_CUSTOMERS, AR_PAYMENT_SCHEDULES, and AR_CMGT_CREDIT_ANALYSES to provide a holistic view of customer creditworthiness.

Key Columns and Data Structure

The table includes the following key columns:
  • CREDIT_REQUEST_ID: Primary key uniquely identifying each credit request.
  • CUSTOMER_ID: References the customer in AR_CUSTOMERS.
  • REQUEST_NUMBER: A user-friendly identifier for the request.
  • STATUS: Tracks the request lifecycle (e.g., PENDING, APPROVED, REJECTED).
  • REQUEST_DATE: Timestamp of request submission.
  • CREDIT_LIMIT_AMOUNT: Proposed or approved credit limit.
  • CURRENCY_CODE: Currency of the credit limit.
  • APPROVED_BY: User ID of the approver.
  • ANALYSIS_ID: Links to AR_CMGT_CREDIT_ANALYSES for risk assessment data.

Integration with Oracle EBS Modules

The table interacts with:
  1. Accounts Receivable (AR): Validates customer data and credit history.
  2. Order Management (OM): Blocks or releases orders based on credit status.
  3. General Ledger (GL): Aligns credit limits with financial reporting.
  4. Workflow: Routes requests for approvals via WF_NOTIFICATIONS.

Business Process Flow

  1. A credit request is created manually or triggered by an order exceeding thresholds.
  2. The request is stored in AR_CMGT_CREDIT_REQUESTS with a PENDING status.
  3. Credit analysts review the request, leveraging linked analyses (ANALYSIS_ID).
  4. Approvers update the status to APPROVED or REJECTED, logging comments.
  5. Approved limits sync with AR_CUSTOMERS for future transactions.

Technical Considerations

  • Indexing: Optimized for queries on CREDIT_REQUEST_ID, CUSTOMER_ID, and STATUS.
  • Auditing: Changes may be tracked via FND_AUDIT_COLUMNS.
  • APIs: Custom integrations should use Oracle-supplied PL/SQL APIs to avoid data corruption.

Conclusion

The AR.AR_CMGT_CREDIT_REQUESTS table is a cornerstone of Oracle EBS Credit Management, ensuring controlled credit exposure and compliance. Its design supports scalability, auditability, and seamless integration with core financial modules, making it indispensable for organizations leveraging Oracle EBS 12.1.1 or 12.2.2.