Search Results p2p cycle




The OE.SO_HEADERS_ALL table is a fundamental entity within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Release 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, serving as the primary repository for sales order header information. This table stores metadata and transactional data for all sales orders across operating units in a multi-org environment. As part of the Order Management (OM) module, it integrates with other key modules like Inventory, Receivables, and Shipping Execution.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The table contains over 150 columns, with critical fields including:
  • HEADER_ID: Primary key, uniquely identifying each sales order
  • ORDER_NUMBER: User-facing order identifier
  • ORDER_TYPE_ID: Links to OE_TRANSACTION_TYPES
  • ORDERED_DATE: Timestamp of order creation
  • SHIP_FROM_ORG_ID: Inventory organization reference
  • ORG_ID: Operating unit identifier for multi-org
  • SOLD_TO_ORG_ID: Customer account reference
  • PRICE_LIST_ID: Pricing reference
  • FLOW_STATUS_CODE: Tracks order lifecycle (ENTERED, BOOKED, CLOSED)

Functional Significance

The table acts as the anchor point for all sales order processing:
  1. Order Creation: Stores header-level attributes during order entry
  2. Pricing: Maintains price list references and currency information
  3. Fulfillment: Contains shipping and invoicing parameters
  4. Reporting: Serves as the primary source for order analytics

Integration Points

OE.SO_HEADERS_ALL maintains relationships with:
  • OE_SO_LINES_ALL (1:M via HEADER_ID)
  • HZ_CUST_ACCOUNTS (customer data)
  • RA_CUSTOMER_TRX (AR invoices)
  • WSH_DELIVERIES (shipping execution)

Technical Considerations

Key implementation aspects include:
  • Multi-Org: The _ALL suffix indicates multi-org support with ORG_ID partitioning
  • Indexing: Heavily indexed on HEADER_ID, ORDER_NUMBER, and flow status fields
  • API Access: Oracle recommends using OM APIs rather than direct DML
  • Data Volume: Typically one of the largest transactional tables in EBS

Version-Specific Notes

Between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2:
  • Column additions for enhanced tax calculations
  • New attributes for Oracle Trading Community Architecture integration
  • Extended flexfields in 12.2.2 for industry-specific customization

Customization Guidance

Standard extension methods include:
  1. Descriptive flexfields for custom attributes
  2. API-based extensions using OE_ORDER_PUB
  3. Views for reporting rather than table modification
The table's design reflects Oracle's commitment to supporting complex order management scenarios while maintaining integration integrity across the EBS ecosystem. Proper understanding of OE.SO_HEADERS_ALL is essential for implementations, customizations, and performance tuning in Order Management deployments.