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The FA.FA_BALANCES_REPORT_GT table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a global temporary table used within the Fixed Assets module to store and process balance-related data for reporting purposes. This table is primarily leveraged during the execution of asset balance reports, such as the Asset Balance Report, Depreciation Projection Report, or other financial statements that require aggregated asset balance information. Being a global temporary table, its data persists only for the duration of a session or transaction, ensuring optimal performance and data isolation between concurrent users. ### **Structure and Key Columns** The FA_BALANCES_REPORT_GT table typically contains columns that capture asset balances, depreciation, and accumulated depreciation figures, along with associated metadata. While the exact schema may vary slightly between Oracle EBS versions, common columns include:

  • ASSET_ID: Unique identifier for the asset.
  • BOOK_TYPE_CODE: The asset book to which the balance pertains (e.g., corporate, tax).
  • PERIOD_COUNTER: The accounting period for which the balance is recorded.
  • DEPRN_RESERVE: Accumulated depreciation reserve for the asset.
  • COST: Original cost of the asset.
  • DEPRN_AMOUNT: Depreciation expense for the period.
  • YTD_DEPRN: Year-to-date depreciation.
  • LIFE_YTD_DEPRN: Lifetime accumulated depreciation.
  • BONUS_DEPRN_RESERVE: Bonus depreciation reserve, if applicable.
  • REVAL_RESERVE: Revaluation reserve for assets subject to revaluation.
### **Purpose and Functionality** The table serves as an intermediate storage mechanism during report generation, allowing Oracle Assets to:
  1. Aggregate Data: Consolidate balance information from multiple sources (e.g., FA_BOOKS, FA_DEPRN_DETAIL) into a single structure for reporting.
  2. Improve Performance: By pre-calculating and storing temporary results, the table reduces the computational overhead of complex queries during report execution.
  3. Support Multi-Book Reporting: Facilitates comparisons across different asset books (e.g., corporate vs. tax) by storing balances side-by-side.
### **Usage in Reports** When a user runs an asset balance report, Oracle Assets populates FA_BALANCES_REPORT_GT with data filtered by parameters such as asset category, date range, or book type. The report engine then queries this table to generate the final output. For example:
  • The Asset Balance Report uses this table to display cost, depreciation, and net book value by asset or category.
  • The Depreciation Projection Report leverages it to forecast future depreciation based on existing balances.
### **Technical Considerations**
  1. Data Lifetime: As a global temporary table, data is automatically purged at the end of the session or transaction, depending on the table's definition (ON COMMIT PRESERVE ROWS or ON COMMIT DELETE ROWS).
  2. Indexing: Oracle may create session-specific indexes to optimize query performance during report generation.
  3. Custom Extensions: Organizations may extend the table's usage in custom reports or integrations, though caution is advised to avoid conflicts with standard functionality.
### **Conclusion** The FA.FA_BALANCES_REPORT_GT table is a critical component in Oracle EBS Fixed Assets, enabling efficient and scalable balance reporting. Its temporary nature ensures data integrity and performance, while its structure supports complex financial analyses. Understanding this table is essential for troubleshooting report issues, optimizing performance, or developing custom asset reporting solutions in Oracle EBS 12.1.1 or 12.2.2.