Search Results igs_ad_ss_appl_typ




Overview

The IGS_AD_SS_APPL_TYP table is a core reference table within the Oracle E-Business Suite's now-obsolete Student System (IGS) module. Its primary function is to serve as the master repository for defining and storing distinct types of admission applications that an institution processes. As a foundational setup table, it provides the valid list of application types (e.g., Freshman, Transfer, Graduate, International) that can be assigned to prospective student applications throughout the admissions lifecycle. The table's central role is evidenced by its extensive foreign key relationships, as it is referenced by numerous transactional and configuration tables in the admissions subsystem. It is critical to note the metadata explicitly states this table is "Not implemented in this database," indicating it may exist in the data dictionary but is not populated or actively used in a standard deployment of versions 12.1.1 or 12.2.2, potentially due to module obsolescence or a superseded data model.

Key Information Stored

While the provided ETRM excerpt does not list specific columns beyond the key fields, the structure can be inferred from the relationship data. The table's primary key is the ADMISSION_APPLICATION_TYPE column, which holds the unique code identifying each application type. Another significant column is ADMISSION_CAT, which acts as a foreign key to the IGS_AD_PRCS_CAT_ALL table, linking the application type to a broader admission category for processing rules. The table likely contains descriptive columns such as a name, description, and active status indicator, along with standard Oracle EBS columns for who and date tracking (CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE).

Common Use Cases and Queries

In an implemented system, this table would be central to setup, reporting, and data validation. Common operational use cases include configuring the available application types for an online application portal, generating reports on application volumes by type, and validating data integrity for imported application records. Sample SQL would typically involve joining to the many referenced tables. For instance, to list all application types with their associated admission category, a query would join to IGS_AD_PRCS_CAT_ALL. To analyze application staging data by type, a join to IGS_SS_ADM_APPL_STG would be used. A fundamental query to retrieve all active application types would be:

  • SELECT admission_application_type FROM igs_ad_ss_appl_typ WHERE SYSDATE BETWEEN start_date_active AND NVL(end_date_active, SYSDATE);

Related Objects

The IGS_AD_SS_APPL_TYP table maintains a critical position in the data model, as shown by its numerous foreign key relationships. It references one parent table and is referenced by eleven child tables, forming the hub for application type data.