Search Results gmd_tech_parameters_tl_pk

Overview

The GMD_TECH_PARAMETERS_TL table is a critical component within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Process Manufacturing (GMD) module, specifically for Product Development. It functions as a translation table, storing multilingual descriptions for technical parameter headers. In a global deployment, this table enables the system to present parameter names and descriptions in a user's preferred language (NLS), supporting internationalization requirements. Its role is to provide the translated textual content that corresponds to the base technical parameter definitions stored in its parent table, ensuring that product development data is accessible and unambiguous across different linguistic regions in versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to map technical parameter identifiers to their language-specific textual representations. The primary key, as documented, is a composite of TECH_PARM_ID and LANGUAGE. The TECH_PARM_ID column is a foreign key that links to the base technical parameter definition. The LANGUAGE column holds the standard Oracle language code (e.g., 'US' for American English, 'D' for German). The most significant data column, implied by the table's purpose as a translation table, would typically be named DESCRIPTION or TECH_PARM_NAME, storing the translated text for the parameter header. This design follows the standard EBS translation table (TL) pattern.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is retrieving a technical parameter's description in a specific language for user interfaces and reports within the Product Development lifecycle. A common SQL pattern involves joining this table with its base table, GMD_TECH_PARAMETERS_B, while filtering on the LANGUAGE column. For example, to fetch all parameter descriptions for a given set of TECH_PARM_IDs in the current session's language, a query would be:

• SELECT b.TECH_PARM_ID, tl.DESCRIPTION FROM GMD_TECH_PARAMETERS_B b, GMD_TECH_PARAMETERS_TL tl WHERE b.TECH_PARM_ID = tl.TECH_PARM_ID AND tl.LANGUAGE = USERENV('LANG');

This table is also essential for data migration and setup scripts when implementing or upgrading Process Manufacturing in a multi-language environment, ensuring all translated terms are correctly populated.

Related Objects

The table maintains a direct foreign key relationship with its base data table, which is central to its function. Based on the provided metadata:

• Primary Key Relationship: GMD_TECH_PARAMETERS_TL_PK on columns (TECH_PARM_ID, LANGUAGE).
• Parent Table: The TECH_PARM_ID column references the primary key of the base table GMD_TECH_PARAMETERS_B (or a similarly named header table). This is the standard TL table relationship where the base table holds the language-independent data.
• Dependent Views: Application views that present technical parameter information, such as GMD_TECH_PARAMETERS_VL (where 'VL' denotes View, Localized), will inherently join to this translation table to provide the language-specific descriptions.
• Module Context: This table is utilized by APIs and forms within the GMD - Process Manufacturing Product Development module wherever technical parameters are displayed or managed.