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The MTL_MATERIAL_TRANSACTIONS table is a fundamental inventory transaction table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, serving as the primary repository for recording material movements across the supply chain. It captures transactional data related to inventory receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments, and other inventory-related activities. This table is part of the Oracle Inventory module and integrates with other Oracle EBS modules such as Purchasing, Order Management, Work in Process (WIP), and Cost Management.

Key Attributes of MTL_MATERIAL_TRANSACTIONS:
1. Transaction_ID: A unique identifier for each transaction, serving as the primary key.
2. Inventory_Item_ID: Links to MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B to identify the item involved in the transaction.
3. Organization_ID: Specifies the inventory organization where the transaction occurs.
4. Transaction_Type_ID: Indicates the type of transaction (e.g., receipt, issue, transfer, adjustment).
5. Transaction_Date: The date and time when the transaction was recorded.
6. Transaction_Quantity: The quantity of items moved in the transaction.
7. Subinventory_Code: Identifies the source or destination subinventory.
8. Locator_ID: Specifies the exact locator within a subinventory, if applicable.
9. Source_Code: Indicates the module or process that initiated the transaction (e.g., "Purchasing," "WIP").
10. Source_Line_ID: References the originating document line (e.g., PO line, sales order line).
11. Costed_Flag: Indicates whether the transaction has been cost-processed by the Cost Management module.
12. Primary_Quantity: The transaction quantity in the item's primary unit of measure.
13. Transaction_UOM: The unit of measure used for the transaction.
14. Reason_ID: Optional field to document the reason for adjustments or other transactions.
15. Transfer_Transaction_ID: Links related transactions in inter-organization transfers.

Functional Role:
The MTL_MATERIAL_TRANSACTIONS table acts as the backbone for inventory accounting and reporting. It ensures data integrity by recording every material movement, enabling traceability and auditability. Transactions in this table trigger updates to on-hand quantities in MTL_ONHAND_QUANTITIES and may initiate cost calculations in CST_COST_DISTRIBUTIONS. The table supports critical processes such as cycle counting, inventory valuation, and reconciliation.

Integration Points:
1. Purchasing: Records receipts against purchase orders.
2. Order Management: Captures shipments and returns linked to sales orders.
3. Work in Process: Logs material issues/completions for manufacturing.
4. Cost Management: Provides transaction data for cost rollups and variance analysis.
5. GL Interface: Feeds accounting entries to General Ledger via the Cost Management module.

Technical Considerations:
1. The table is heavily indexed to support performance-critical queries in inventory applications.
2. Transaction records are typically inserted via Oracle APIs (e.g., INV_TRANSACTION_PUB) rather than direct SQL.
3. Large-scale data purges may require partitioning strategies in high-volume environments.
4. Custom reports often join this table with MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_B, ORG_ORGANIZATION_DEFINITIONS, and related transaction type tables.

Audit and Compliance:
The immutable nature of transaction records in MTL_MATERIAL_TRANSACTIONS supports regulatory compliance requirements. Organizations leverage this table for historical reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and inventory reconciliation processes. The CREATED_BY and CREATION_DATE columns provide additional audit trails for transaction origination.