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The FND_ID_FLEX_SEGMENTS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical repository for storing metadata related to segments of key flexfields (KFFs) and descriptive flexfields (DFFs). Flexfields are configurable components that allow organizations to extend the standard data model to meet specific business requirements. This table serves as the foundation for defining segment-level attributes, validation rules, and display properties within flexfield structures.

Table Overview

The FND_ID_FLEX_SEGMENTS table is part of the Oracle Application Object Library (FND) and stores configuration details for each segment within a flexfield structure. It is linked to parent tables like FND_ID_FLEXS (flexfield definitions) and FND_ID_FLEX_STRUCTURES (structure definitions). Each record represents a segment within a specific flexfield structure, capturing attributes such as segment name, prompt, display order, and validation rules.

Key Columns and Their Significance

• APPLICATION_ID: Identifies the application owning the flexfield (e.g., GL for General Ledger).
• ID_FLEX_CODE: The flexfield code (e.g., 'GL#' for Accounting Flexfield).
• ID_FLEX_NUM: The structure number, linking to FND_ID_FLEX_STRUCTURES.
• SEGMENT_NUM: The sequential position of the segment within the structure.
• SEGMENT_NAME: The internal name of the segment.
• PROMPT: The user-friendly label displayed in the UI.
• COLUMN_NAME: The database column storing segment values (e.g., SEGMENT1).
• DISPLAY_FLAG: Controls whether the segment is visible in forms and reports.
• ENABLED_FLAG: Determines if the segment is active for data entry.
• REQUIRED_FLAG: Specifies if the segment is mandatory.
• DEFAULT_VALUE: Optional default value for the segment.
• VALIDATION_TYPE: Defines validation rules (e.g., 'F' for independent, 'D' for dependent).
• VALUE_SET_ID: Links to FND_FLEX_VALUE_SETS for value validation.

Functional Role in Flexfield Configuration

The table plays a pivotal role in flexfield setup and runtime behavior:

1. Segment Definition: Stores metadata for each segment, including prompts, defaults, and validation rules.
2. UI Rendering: Controls segment visibility (DISPLAY_FLAG) and editability (ENABLED_FLAG).
3. Validation: Enforces data integrity through value sets (VALUE_SET_ID) and cross-validation rules.
4. Ordering: The SEGMENT_NUM determines the display sequence in forms and reports.

Integration with Other Components

The table interacts with several EBS components:

• Value Sets: Linked via VALUE_SET_ID to FND_FLEX_VALUE_SETS.
• Flexfield Structures: Child of FND_ID_FLEX_STRUCTURES via ID_FLEX_NUM.
• Application Developer: Used by Oracle Application Developer (OAD) to generate flexfield forms.

Technical Considerations

• Indexing: Key columns are indexed for performance, especially APPLICATION_ID, ID_FLEX_CODE, and ID_FLEX_NUM.
• Auditing: Changes to segments may require flexfield compilation (FND_FLEX_DDL APIs).
• Upgrades: Custom segments must be preserved during EBS upgrades.

Conclusion

The FND_ID_FLEX_SEGMENTS table is central to flexfield customization in Oracle EBS, enabling organizations to tailor data capture and validation to their unique needs. Its metadata drives UI behavior, data integrity, and reporting consistency across modules. Administrators and developers must understand its structure to effectively configure and maintain flexfields in implementations.