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Overview
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Overview

The table IGW_EXPENDITURE_TYPES is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Grants Proposal module (IGW). Its primary role is to store and define the specific types of expenditures that can be planned and budgeted for within grant or research proposals. This table functions as a reference or lookup table, providing a standardized list of expenditure classifications, such as salaries, equipment, travel, or supplies, which are then used to build detailed proposal budgets. It is important to note that, according to the provided ETRM documentation, the IGW - Grants Proposal module is marked as "Obsolete." Furthermore, the documentation explicitly states that this specific table is "Not implemented in this database," indicating it may not be present or populated in a standard installation of the referenced EBS versions (12.1.1 / 12.2.2).

Key Information Stored

While the full column list is not detailed in the provided metadata, the primary and foreign key relationships define the essential data elements. The central column is EXPENDITURE_TYPE, which serves as the unique identifier (Primary Key) for each expenditure type record. Another critical column is EXPENDITURE_CATEGORY, which acts as a foreign key linking each type to a broader category defined in the IGW_EXPENDITURE_CATEGORIES table. This structure allows for a hierarchical classification where multiple detailed expenditure types (e.g., "Domestic Airfare," "International Airfare") can roll up into a single category (e.g., "Travel"). Additional columns likely exist to store descriptive information like a name, description, and active status flag.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case for this table is to support the creation and management of proposal budgets. When a budget detail line is created, a user selects a valid value from this table to categorize the planned cost. Common queries would involve listing all active expenditure types for a user interface drop-down list or validating budget entries. For reporting, the table is joined to budget detail tables to analyze proposed costs by type. A typical validation or lookup query would be:

  • SELECT expenditure_type FROM igw_expenditure_types WHERE expenditure_category = 'TRAVEL' ORDER BY expenditure_type;

Given its "Obsolete" and "Not implemented" status, direct operational use in a live EBS 12.1.1/12.2.2 instance is unlikely. Its relevance is primarily historical or for understanding data models in legacy implementations.

Related Objects

Based on the documented foreign key relationships, IGW_EXPENDITURE_TYPES has defined integrations with two other tables in the obsolete Grants Proposal module:

  • IGW_EXPENDITURE_CATEGORIES: This is a parent table. The column IGW_EXPENDITURE_TYPES.EXPENDITURE_CATEGORY references the primary key of IGW_EXPENDITURE_CATEGORIES. This join retrieves the category name for an expenditure type.
  • IGW_BUDGET_DETAILS: This is a child table. The column IGW_BUDGET_DETAILS.EXPENDITURE_TYPE references the primary key (EXPENDITURE_TYPE) of IGW_EXPENDITURE_TYPES. This is the primary usage relationship, where budget lines are classified by their expenditure type.