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The HR.PER_ADDRESSES table is a critical component within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, specifically designed to store address-related information for persons (employees, contingent workers, applicants, etc.) registered in the Human Resources (HR) module. This table is part of the Oracle HRMS (Human Resource Management System) data model and plays a fundamental role in maintaining accurate and structured address data, which is leveraged across multiple EBS modules, including Payroll, Benefits, and Self-Service HR (SSHR). ### **Table Structure and Key Columns** The HR.PER_ADDRESSES table contains columns that capture comprehensive address details, including geographic, postal, and contact information. Below are some of the key columns: - **PERSON_ID**: A foreign key referencing HR.PER_ALL_PEOPLE_F, linking the address to a specific person. - **ADDRESS_ID**: The primary key, uniquely identifying each address record. - **DATE_FROM** and **DATE_TO**: Define the validity period of the address (effective dating). - **ADDRESS_TYPE**: Classifies the address (e.g., Home, Work, Mailing, Permanent). - **ADDRESS_LINE1**, **ADDRESS_LINE2**, **ADDRESS_LINE3**: Store street-level address components. - **TOWN_OR_CITY**: The city or town name. - **REGION_1**, **REGION_2**, **REGION_3**: Used for state/province or additional regional subdivisions. - **POSTAL_CODE**: The postal or ZIP code. - **COUNTRY**: The country code (references FND_TERRITORIES). - **TELEPHONE_NUMBER**, **FAX_NUMBER**: Contact details associated with the address. - **PRIMARY_FLAG**: Indicates whether the address is the primary address for the person. ### **Functional Usage in Oracle EBS** 1. **Employee Data Management**: The table stores multiple addresses per person, allowing organizations to track home, work, and mailing addresses. This is essential for payroll processing, tax reporting, and benefits administration. 2. **Global Compliance & Localization**: The structure supports international address formats, accommodating varying regional requirements (e.g., different postal systems, mandatory fields per country). 3. **Integration with Other Modules**: - **Payroll**: Address data is used for tax jurisdiction determination and statutory reporting. - **Benefits**: Eligibility for location-based benefits (e.g., transportation allowances) is derived from this table. - **Self-Service HR (SSHR)**: Employees can update their addresses via self-service portals, with changes written to PER_ADDRESSES. 4. **Effective Dating**: The DATE_FROM and DATE_TO columns enable historical tracking of address changes, critical for audits and compliance. ### **Technical Considerations** - **Indexing**: The table is indexed on PERSON_ID, ADDRESS_ID, and PRIMARY_FLAG for performance optimization. - **APIs**: Oracle provides PL/SQL APIs (e.g., HR_ADDRESS_API) to create, update, or delete addresses programmatically while maintaining data integrity. - **Validation**: Country-specific validations (e.g., postal code formats) are enforced via Oracle’s Territory definitions (FND_TERRITORIES). ### **Common Customizations & Extensions** - **Additional Attributes**: Organizations may extend the table to include custom address fields (e.g., Geo-coordinates) via Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs). - **Data Migration**: During EBS implementations, legacy address data is mapped and loaded into PER_ADDRESSES using interfaces like HR_LOAD or Data Conversion scripts. ### **Conclusion** The HR.PER_ADDRESSES table is a foundational element in Oracle EBS HRMS, ensuring accurate and flexible address management. Its integration with core HR processes, support for global address formats, and compliance with effective dating make it indispensable for organizations running Oracle EBS 12.1.1 or 12.2.2. Proper utilization of this table enhances data consistency, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency across the enterprise.