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The PA_PROJECT_ROLE_TYPES_B table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a fundamental data structure within the Project Accounting (PA) module. It serves as the base table for storing role type definitions, which are critical for project resource management, team assignments, and role-based access control in project-centric operations. This table is part of Oracle's underlying schema for project management functionality and integrates with other core modules such as Human Resources (HR), General Ledger (GL), and Project Foundation (PJF).

Table Structure and Key Columns

The PA_PROJECT_ROLE_TYPES_B table contains the following key columns:

• ROLE_TYPE_ID: Primary key identifier for the role type (NUMBER data type).
• ROLE_TYPE: Unique name or code representing the role (VARCHAR2).
• START_DATE_ACTIVE and END_DATE_ACTIVE: Define the validity period of the role (DATE).
• ENABLED_FLAG: Indicates whether the role is active (Y/N) (VARCHAR2).
• DESCRIPTION: Detailed explanation of the role's purpose (VARCHAR2).
• CREATION_DATE, CREATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY: Standard Oracle audit columns.

Functional Role in Oracle EBS

This table supports the following business processes:

1. Project Team Management: Defines roles like Project Manager, Team Member, or Sponsor for assignment in PA_PROJECT_PLAYERS.
2. Security Integration: Roles may map to responsibility-based access in FND_RESPONSIBILITY for data security.
3. Workflow Routing: Used in approval workflows (e.g., expenditure approvals) where role-based routing is required.
4. Reporting & Analytics: Serves as dimension in Oracle BI Publisher reports for role-based performance metrics.

Integration Points

The table interacts with several key EBS components:

• PA_PROJECT_ROLE_TYPES_TL: Translated descriptions for multilingual implementations.
• PA_PROJECT_PLAYERS: Actual role assignments to resources (people/organizations).
• PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS_F: HR assignments when roles are staffed by employees.
• FND_RESPONSIBILITY: For role-to-responsibility mappings in security setups.

Technical Considerations

Implementation considerations include:

• Upgrade Impact: Custom roles added in 12.1.1 remain intact during upgrade to 12.2.2.
• Indexing: Standard Oracle indexes exist on ROLE_TYPE_ID (PK) and ROLE_TYPE (UK).
• API Access: Modifications should use Oracle's PA_ROLE_TYPE_PUB package rather than direct DML.
• Flexfield Dependencies: Descriptive flexfields may extend attribute storage.

Customization Scenarios

Common extensions involve:

1. Adding custom role types for industry-specific requirements (e.g., "Safety Inspector" in construction).
2. Extending with Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs) for additional attributes.
3. Creating triggers to enforce role-based business rules.

Data Volume & Performance

Typically a low-volume reference table (50-200 records), but critical for:

• JOIN operations in project staffing views.
• Security policy enforcement via VPD (Virtual Private Database).

This table exemplifies Oracle's data model for configurable role-based project governance, ensuring alignment between organizational structure and project execution frameworks.