Search Results igs_ca_type

Overview

The IGS_CA_TYPE table is a core reference table within the Oracle E-Business Suite Student System (IGS) module, specifically for releases 12.1.1 and 12.2.2. It functions as a master repository for defining and managing calendar types, which are fundamental to structuring academic periods and administrative timelines. The table's primary role is to provide a validated list of calendar codes (e.g., 'SEMESTER', 'QUARTER', 'TRIMESTER', 'YEAR', or institution-specific types) that are referenced throughout the student lifecycle. This centralization ensures data integrity and consistency across complex academic scheduling, enrollment, fee assessment, and program planning processes.

Key Information Stored

While the provided metadata does not list specific columns, the table's primary key is documented as CAL_TYPE, which is the unique code identifying a calendar type. Based on its description and foreign key relationships, the table likely contains descriptive and control columns such as a description field (e.g., CAL_TYPE_DESC), system status indicators (e.g., CLOSED_IND), and potentially default settings for the calendar's behavior. The foreign key IGS_CA_TYPE.ARTS_TEACHING_CAL_TYPE_CD suggests the table may also store internal relationships between different calendar types for specific functional purposes.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily used in setups and as a validation source for transactional data. Common operational and reporting scenarios include configuring academic offerings, defining fee triggers, and setting up enrollment calendars. A typical query would retrieve all active calendar types for use in a parameter list or validation form. For instance, to list all calendar types referenced in course offerings, one might use:

• SELECT DISTINCT ct.cal_type, ct.description FROM igs_ca_type ct, igs_ps_ofr_all poa WHERE ct.cal_type = poa.cal_type ORDER BY 1;

Another critical use case is troubleshooting data issues by identifying all child records dependent on a specific calendar type before modifying or closing it, using the foreign key relationships documented in the metadata.

Related Objects

The IGS_CA_TYPE table has extensive relationships across the Student System, as evidenced by its many foreign keys. Key dependent objects include:

• IGS_PS_OFR_ALL (Course Offerings): Links a course offering to its governing academic calendar.
• IGS_PS_UNIT_OFR (Unit Offerings): Associates a unit offering with a specific calendar type.
• IGS_FI_UNIT_FEE_TRG and IGS_PS_FEE_TRG (Fee Triggers): Uses CAL_TYPE to determine when fees are assessed.
• IGS_EN_CONFIG_ENR_CP (Enrollment Configuration): Defines enrollment control parameters per calendar type.
• IGS_PR_S_PRG_CAL and related tables (Program Calendars): Maps program structures to academic calendars.
• IGS_AD_CAL_CONF (Admissions Calendar Configuration): Configures inquiry and application calendars.

These relationships underscore the table's central role in integrating academic, financial, and administrative functions.