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Overview
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Overview

The IGS_PE_DATA_ELEMENT table is a core configuration entity within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Student System (IGS). It functions as a master reference list for data elements that can be mandated or prioritized during data collection for different types of persons, such as prospective students, enrolled students, or alumni. Its primary role is to define the universe of data points—like address lines, contact numbers, or demographic details—that can be administratively controlled. This table enables institutions to enforce data quality and completeness standards by linking specific elements to person types, ensuring critical information is captured according to business rules.

Key Information Stored

The table's central purpose is to store unique identifiers for configurable data elements. While the provided metadata specifies only the primary key column, the structure implies a design focused on reference data. The key column is DATA_ELEMENT, which serves as the unique code or name identifying a specific piece of person-related information (e.g., 'HOME_PHONE', 'PERMANENT_ADDRESS'). This column is the primary key (IGS_PE_DATA_ELEMENT_PK). Although not detailed in the excerpt, typical companion columns would include a descriptive name (e.g., DATA_ELEMENT_DESC) and potentially control flags, forming a lookup table for system configuration.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily accessed for setup, reporting, and validation within the Student System's person data management framework. Common operational scenarios include administrators querying the list of all configurable data elements to define mandatory fields for a new person type, or developers validating a DATA_ELEMENT code before using it in a custom script. A frequent reporting use case involves joining this table to its related setup tables to audit which elements are enforced for which person types. A foundational query to retrieve the master list is: SELECT data_element FROM igs.igs_pe_data_element ORDER BY 1;. For a more detailed audit, a join with the related setup table is essential: SELECT de.data_element, sde.person_type FROM igs.igs_pe_data_element de, igs.igs_pe_stup_data_emt_all sde WHERE de.data_element = sde.data_element;.

Related Objects

The IGS_PE_DATA_ELEMENT table has a documented parent-child relationship within the IGS schema. It is referenced as a foreign key by the IGS_PE_STUP_DATA_EMT_ALL table, which is the operational table that applies the configuration defined in this master list. The specific relationship is:

  • The table IGS_PE_STUP_DATA_EMT_ALL references IGS_PE_DATA_ELEMENT.
  • The foreign key column IGS_PE_STUP_DATA_EMT_ALL.DATA_ELEMENT joins to the primary key column IGS_PE_DATA_ELEMENT.DATA_ELEMENT.
This relationship confirms that IGS_PE_DATA_ELEMENT is the authoritative source for valid DATA_ELEMENT codes, which are then utilized in IGS_PE_STUP_DATA_EMT_ALL to establish mandatory or preferred settings per person type.