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The FV.FV_INVOICE_FINANCE_CHRGS_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical repository for storing financial charge details associated with supplier invoices. This table is part of the Financials (FV) module, specifically within the Payables (AP) sub-module, and plays a key role in managing finance charges, late payment penalties, and other monetary adjustments applied to invoices. Below is a detailed breakdown of its structure, purpose, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Purpose and Functional Context

The FV_INVOICE_FINANCE_CHRGS_ALL table is designed to track finance charges levied on invoices due to late payments or other contractual terms. It stores metadata such as charge amounts, calculation methods, applicable dates, and links to the parent invoice. This table supports Oracle's advanced financial charge calculation engine, enabling organizations to automate penalty assessments, interest accruals, or discounts based on predefined business rules.

Key Columns and Data Structure

The table includes columns essential for financial charge processing:
  • INVOICE_ID: Foreign key linking to AP_INVOICES_ALL, associating charges with the base invoice.
  • CHARGE_ID: Primary key uniquely identifying each charge record.
  • CHARGE_TYPE: Categorizes charges (e.g., "LATE_PENALTY," "INTEREST").
  • CHARGE_AMOUNT: The monetary value of the charge.
  • CALCULATION_DATE: Timestamp when the charge was computed.
  • DUE_DATE: Reference date for charge applicability.
  • ORG_ID: Multi-org identifier for partition by operating unit.
Additional columns may include tax details, GL account mappings, and approval statuses, depending on configuration.

Integration with Oracle EBS Modules

The table integrates with:
  1. Accounts Payable (AP): Charges are tied to invoices via AP_INVOICES_ALL and impact payment workflows.
  2. General Ledger (GL): Charge amounts post to designated liability or expense accounts during invoice accounting.
  3. Tax Engine: Finance charges may be subject to tax rules, leveraging Oracle's tax calculation framework.

Technical Considerations

  • Multi-Org Support: The _ALL suffix denotes multi-org compatibility, filtering data by ORG_ID via views like FV_INVOICE_FINANCE_CHRGS.
  • Indexing: Key indexes on INVOICE_ID and CHARGE_ID optimize query performance for payment processing.
  • API Dependencies Charges are typically created/modified via Oracle's Payables APIs (e.g., AP_INVOICE_PUB) to ensure data integrity.

Business Process Flow

Finance charges are automatically generated during:
  1. Invoice Validation: If terms include late penalties, charges are inserted into this table.
  2. Payment Scheduling: Charges may adjust net payment amounts due.
  3. Reporting: Data feeds compliance reports or supplier statements.

Customization and Extensions

Organizations often extend this table via descriptive flexfields (DFFs) to capture industry-specific attributes. Custom PL/SQL triggers may enforce complex charge logic beyond standard Oracle functionality.

Conclusion

The FV.FV_INVOICE_FINANCE_CHRGS_ALL table is a foundational component for financial charge management in Oracle EBS. Its design ensures accurate tracking, auditability, and seamless integration with core financial processes, supporting both regulatory compliance and strategic cash flow management.