Search Results igs_fi_dsbr_cat_pk

Overview

The table IGS_FI_DSBR_CAT is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Student System (IGS). It functions as a master reference table for defining disbursement categories. These categories are user-defined classifications applied to financial disbursement formulas, enabling specialized tracking and reporting for institutional financial aid and student accounting processes. Its primary role is to provide a controlled, validated list of categories that can be assigned to specific disbursement transactions, ensuring consistency and enabling granular analysis of fund distribution according to institutional policies.

Key Information Stored

Based on the provided ETRM metadata, the table's structure centers on a code that uniquely identifies each disbursement category. The primary key column is DISBURSEMENT_CAT. While the full column list is not detailed in the excerpt, tables of this nature in the IGS module typically include descriptive columns such as a meaningful name (e.g., DESCRIPTION), an effective date range (START_DATE, END_DATE), and system control columns (CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY). The critical data held is the discrete set of valid category codes that drive downstream financial calculations and reporting.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is the configuration and maintenance of disbursement categories for specialized reporting. Administrators use this table to define categories that align with internal accounting requirements or external compliance reporting. A common operational query involves listing all active categories for assignment to a disbursement formula or rule. For example:

• SELECT disbursement_cat, description FROM igs_fi_dsbr_cat WHERE SYSDATE BETWEEN start_date AND NVL(end_date, SYSDATE) ORDER BY 1;

In reporting scenarios, this table is joined to transactional data (e.g., IGS_FI_DSB_CAT) to categorize disbursement amounts. Sample reporting queries often aggregate financial totals by these user-defined categories to analyze fund distribution patterns.

Related Objects

The table has defined relationships with other objects in the Student System's financial schema. As per the metadata, a foreign key relationship exists where the IGS_FI_DSB_CAT table references IGS_FI_DSBR_CAT via its DISBURSEMENT_CAT column. This indicates that IGS_FI_DSB_CAT stores transactional or assignment data that must use a valid category from the IGS_FI_DSBR_CAT master table. The primary key constraint IGS_FI_DSBR_CAT_PK enforces the uniqueness of the DISBURSEMENT_CAT code. It is important to note the provided metadata states this specific table was "Not implemented in this database," which may indicate it was part of a data model that was not activated in certain deployments or versions.