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Overview

The OKE_K_PRINT_FORMS table is a core data object within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Project Contracts (OKE) module. It functions as a junction table that establishes the relationship between contract documents (headers and lines) and the specific print forms or templates designated for their output. Its primary role is to manage the assignment and configuration of printing formats for contracts, enabling the generation of standardized documents such as agreements, amendments, and work orders. This table is essential for the contract authoring and execution workflows, ensuring the correct presentation and legal formatting of contractual information.

Key Information Stored

The table stores the linkage between a contract document, its constituent lines, and a predefined print form. The critical columns that define this relationship form the table's composite primary key (OKE_K_PRINT_FORMS_UK01). These are K_HEADER_ID, which stores the unique identifier for the contract header from the OKE_K_HEADERS table; K_LINE_ID, which stores the identifier for a specific contract line from the OKE_K_LINES table (this allows for line-level form assignments); and PRINT_FORM_CODE, which stores the code for the specific print form or template as defined in the OKE_PRINT_FORMS_B table. The structure supports scenarios where different sections or lines of a single contract may require distinct print formats.

Common Use Cases and Queries

A primary use case is retrieving all print forms associated with a specific contract for document generation or reporting purposes. For instance, an integration or report may need to list all templates applicable to a contract. A common query pattern involves joining with the header, lines, and print form definition tables to get descriptive information.

  • Sample Query: To find all print forms for a specific contract header (e.g., ID=1000):
    SELECT pf.print_form_code, pf_b.name
    FROM oke_k_print_forms pf,
    oke_print_forms_b pf_b
    WHERE pf.print_form_code = pf_b.print_form_code
    AND pf.k_header_id = 1000;
  • Reporting Use Case: Generating a master list of all contracts and their assigned primary output forms for audit or compliance tracking.
  • Configuration: The data in this table is typically populated and maintained through the Oracle Project Contracts application interface when users assign forms to contracts or lines during setup or authoring.

Related Objects

The OKE_K_PRINT_FORMS table maintains defined foreign key relationships with several key Project Contracts tables, as documented in the ETRM metadata:

  • OKE_K_HEADERS: References OKE_K_PRINT_FORMS.K_HEADER_ID. This links each print form assignment to a master contract agreement.
  • OKE_K_LINES: References OKE_K_PRINT_FORMS.K_LINE_ID. This enables print form assignments at the individual contract line item level.
  • OKE_PRINT_FORMS_B: References OKE_K_PRINT_FORMS.PRINT_FORM_CODE. This validates the form code against the central repository of available print templates.
  • OKE_K_FORM_HEADERS: This table has a foreign key relationship referencing OKE_K_PRINT_FORMS on the composite columns (K_HEADER_ID, K_LINE_ID, PRINT_FORM_CODE). This suggests OKE_K_FORM_HEADERS stores additional header-level data specific to an instance of a print form assigned to a contract.