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Overview
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Overview

The CS_COUNTER_PROP_VALUES table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite Service (CS) module, specifically designed for the management of service contracts and installed base. Its primary function is to serve as a historical repository for the values of counter properties. In the context of service management, a counter is a measurable metric associated with an asset (e.g., odometer reading, machine operating hours). Counter properties define the specific attributes of these metrics, such as units of measure or thresholds. This table systematically captures the evolution of these property values over time, enabling precise tracking, auditing, and analysis of asset usage and service event triggers.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is centered on linking a specific counter reading to its associated property and recording its value at that point in time. The critical columns, as indicated by its primary and foreign key relationships, are COUNTER_PROP_VALUE_ID (the unique primary key identifier), COUNTER_VALUE_ID (a foreign key linking to the CS_COUNTER_VALUES table, which holds the actual counter reading like 10,000 miles), and COUNTER_PROPERTY_ID (a foreign key linking to the CS_COUNTER_PROPERTIES table, which defines the property itself, such as 'Unit of Measure'). While the specific column for the stored value is not named in the provided metadata, the table's purpose dictates it would contain the historical value of the linked property (e.g., 'Miles' or 'Kilometers') for the linked counter reading.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is essential for generating historical reports on asset utilization and for diagnosing service contract compliance. A common operational use case is reviewing the complete property history for a specific counter reading to validate a service event, such as a maintenance trigger based on an odometer threshold. A typical analytical query would join CS_COUNTER_PROP_VALUES with CS_COUNTER_VALUES and CS_COUNTER_PROPERTIES to trace how a property (like a warranty coverage flag) changed over successive meter readings for an asset.

  • Sample Query Pattern: SELECT cv.counter_value, cp.property_name, cpv.property_value FROM cs_counter_prop_values cpv, cs_counter_values cv, cs_counter_properties cp WHERE cpv.counter_value_id = cv.counter_value_id AND cpv.counter_property_id = cp.counter_property_id AND cv.asset_id = <asset_id> ORDER BY cv.reading_date;

Related Objects

The functionality of CS_COUNTER_PROP_VALUES is intrinsically linked to two other primary tables in the counter schema, as defined by its documented foreign key constraints.

  • CS_COUNTER_VALUES: This is the parent table for counter readings. The relationship is established via the column CS_COUNTER_PROP_VALUES.COUNTER_VALUE_ID, which references CS_COUNTER_VALUES. Every historical property value must be associated with a specific counter reading instance.
  • CS_COUNTER_PROPERTIES: This table defines the master list of available counter properties. The relationship is established via the column CS_COUNTER_PROP_VALUES.COUNTER_PROPERTY_ID, which references CS_COUNTER_PROPERTIES. This links the historical value record to the definition of the property being tracked.