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The PER_ALL_POSITIONS table is a fundamental entity within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, specifically in the Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) module. It serves as the primary repository for storing position-related data, which is critical for organizational structure management, workforce planning, and reporting. This table is part of the Oracle HRMS (Human Resource Management System) and is tightly integrated with other core HR tables such as PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS, PER_ALL_PEOPLE_F, and HR_ALL_ORGANIZATION_UNITS. Below is a detailed breakdown of its structure, functionality, and significance in Oracle EBS.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The PER_ALL_POSITIONS table contains columns that define the attributes of a position within an organization. Key columns include:

• POSITION_ID: Primary key, uniquely identifying each position.
• BUSINESS_GROUP_ID: Links the position to a specific business group.
• ORGANIZATION_ID: Associates the position with an organizational unit.
• DATE_EFFECTIVE and DATE_END: Define the validity period of the position.
• NAME: The title or name of the position.
• JOB_ID: References the job associated with the position (from PER_JOBS).
• GRADE_ID: Indicates the grade level of the position (from PER_GRADES).
• LOCATION_ID: Specifies the physical location of the position.
• POSITION_DEFINITION_ID: Links to predefined position templates.
• STATUS: Indicates whether the position is active, inactive, or frozen.

Functionality and Business Use Cases

The PER_ALL_POSITIONS table plays a pivotal role in:

1. Organizational Hierarchy Management: Positions define roles within the organizational structure, enabling reporting relationships and workflow routing.
2. Workforce Planning: HR teams use positions to forecast hiring needs, budget allocations, and succession planning.
3. Assignment Tracking: Employees are assigned to positions via PER_ALL_ASSIGNMENTS, linking people to roles.
4. Compliance and Auditing: Position data ensures adherence to labor laws, union rules, and internal policies.

Integration with Other Modules

This table integrates with:

• Payroll: Position attributes (e.g., grade, job) influence compensation calculations.
• Recruitment: Vacant positions drive requisitions in Oracle iRecruitment.
• Performance Management: Positions are tied to goal-setting and appraisal processes.
• Security: Position-based access controls restrict data visibility in Self-Service HR.

Technical Considerations

• Multi-Org Support: The table is partitioned by BUSINESS_GROUP_ID for multi-org deployments.
• Audit Trails: Changes to positions are logged in PER_POSITIONS_EXTRA_INFO for compliance.
• Flexfields: Descriptive flexfields (DFFs) allow customization of position attributes.
• APIs: Oracle provides PL/SQL APIs (e.g., HR_POSITION_API) for programmatic updates.

Conclusion

The PER_ALL_POSITIONS table is a cornerstone of Oracle EBS HCM, enabling structured workforce management. Its design supports scalability, compliance, and integration across HR functions. Understanding its schema and relationships is essential for HRIS analysts, developers, and functional consultants working with Oracle EBS 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 implementations.