Search Results igs_fi_bill_addr_pk

Overview

The IGS_FI_BILL_ADDR table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Student System (IGS) module. It functions as a relational table that stores and manages the various address details associated with a student bill. Its primary role is to support the complex billing functionality by enabling the association of multiple address records—such as billing, correspondence, or remittance addresses—to a single financial bill. This design allows for flexible and accurate handling of address information critical for invoicing, payment processing, and communication within the institution's financial operations.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is centered around linking address data to a specific bill. Based on the provided metadata, the most critical columns include the primary key, BILL_ADDR_ID, which uniquely identifies each address record. The foreign key column, BILL_ID, is essential as it links each address entry to its corresponding parent bill record in the IGS_FI_BILL_ALL table. While the full column list is not detailed in the excerpt, typical data stored in such a table would include address lines, city, state, postal code, country, and an address type or purpose code (e.g., 'BILL_TO', 'SEND_TO'). This structure ensures that all address-related information for a bill is systematically recorded and easily retrievable.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is integral to processes that require accurate address information for billing and reporting. Common use cases include generating invoices with the correct recipient and mailing addresses, producing reports for audit trails of billing communications, and supporting data integrity checks. A typical query would join this table to the main bill header to retrieve a complete billing record. For example:

• To retrieve all address details for a specific bill: SELECT * FROM igs.igs_fi_bill_addr WHERE bill_id = <bill_id>;
• To list bills along with their associated addresses for reporting: SELECT b.bill_number, addr.* FROM igs.igs_fi_bill_all b, igs.igs_fi_bill_addr addr WHERE b.bill_id = addr.bill_id;

Data from this table is often surfaced in standard Student System financial reports and forms.

Related Objects

The IGS_FI_BILL_ADDR table has a direct and documented dependency on the primary bill header table. The key relationships, as per the provided metadata, are:

• Primary Key: IGS_FI_BILL_ADDR_PK on the column BILL_ADDR_ID.
• Foreign Key (References): The table contains a foreign key where IGS_FI_BILL_ADDR.BILL_ID references the IGS_FI_BILL_ALL table. This establishes that every address record must be associated with a valid, existing bill.

This relationship is fundamental, ensuring referential integrity so that no orphaned address records exist without a corresponding bill. Developers and DBAs must consider this relationship during data migrations, deletions, or custom interface development.