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The GME_MATERIAL_DETAILS table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical data structure within the Process Manufacturing (GME) module, which manages batch production, material consumption, and output tracking. This table stores detailed information about materials used in batch production, including quantities, costs, and transactional attributes. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of its structure, purpose, and integration within Oracle EBS. ### **Purpose and Functional Role** The GME_MATERIAL_DETAILS table acts as a transactional repository for material movements in process manufacturing. It records: - **Material consumption** (ingredients consumed in batches). - **By-product and co-product outputs** (materials produced). - **Adjustments and substitutions** made during production. - **Cost and quantity details** for inventory valuation and reconciliation. This table is tightly integrated with Oracle Inventory (INV), Cost Management (CST), and General Ledger (GL) modules, ensuring accurate financial and inventory postings. ### **Key Columns and Data Structure** The table contains columns that categorize materials, track quantities, and link to other EBS entities. Notable fields include: 1. **BATCH_ID** – References the batch (GME_BATCH_HEADER) to which the material belongs. 2. **MATERIAL_DETAIL_ID** – Primary key, uniquely identifying each material transaction. 3. **INVENTORY_ITEM_ID** – Links to MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B for item master data. 4. **LINE_TYPE** – Distinguishes between ingredients (consumption) and products (output). 5. **ACTUAL_QTY** – Actual quantity consumed or produced. 6. **ITEM_UM** – Unit of measure (UOM) for the material. 7. **COST_ALLOC** – Cost allocation details for financial postings. 8. **TRANSACTION_DATE** – Timestamp of material movement. 9. **STATUS** – Indicates transaction state (e.g., pending, completed, errored). ### **Integration with Other Modules** - **Inventory (INV):** Material transactions in GME_MATERIAL_DETAILS trigger inventory updates in MTL_TRANSACTIONS_INTERFACE, ensuring stock levels are adjusted. - **Cost Management (CST):** Cost data flows to CST_PAC_ACTUAL_COST_DETAILS for absorption costing and variance analysis. - **General Ledger (GL):** Financial impacts are posted via GL_INTERFACE for period-end accounting. ### **Common Use Cases** 1. **Batch Material Tracking:** Monitors real-time material usage in production batches. 2. **Yield Analysis:** Compares planned vs. actual material consumption for efficiency reporting. 3. **Cost Roll-Up:** Aggregates material costs for batch costing and profitability analysis. 4. **Regulatory Compliance:** Provides audit trails for material traceability (e.g., FDA, GMP). ### **Technical Considerations** - **Indexes:** Optimized queries typically use indexes on BATCH_ID, INVENTORY_ITEM_ID, and MATERIAL_DETAIL_ID. - **Purge Policies:** Historical data may be archived to GME_MATERIAL_DETAILS_HIST for performance. - **Custom Extensions:** Customers often extend the table with descriptive flexfields (DFFs) for industry-specific attributes. ### **Conclusion** The GME_MATERIAL_DETAILS table is foundational for process manufacturing in Oracle EBS, bridging operational execution with financial and inventory control. Its design ensures granular tracking of materials, supports compliance, and enables accurate costing—making it indispensable for manufacturers leveraging Oracle EBS 12.1.1 or 12.2.2.