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The PER_PERSON_TYPE_USAGES_F table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Oracle Human Resources (HR) module. It serves as a junction table that maps person types to their respective usages, enabling the system to define and manage various employment classifications, such as employees, applicants, contingent workers, and other person categories. This table plays a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity and enforcing business rules related to person types across the HRMS ecosystem.

Key Features and Structure

The PER_PERSON_TYPE_USAGES_F table is designed with a time-effective structure (indicated by the "_F" suffix), meaning it supports date-tracked records to maintain historical data. Its primary columns include:
  • PERSON_TYPE_USAGE_ID: Primary key identifier for each record.
  • PERSON_ID: Foreign key referencing PER_ALL_PEOPLE_F, linking to the person record.
  • PERSON_TYPE_ID: Foreign key referencing PER_PERSON_TYPES, defining the type (e.g., Employee, Applicant).
  • EFFECTIVE_START_DATE and EFFECTIVE_END_DATE: Date-tracked columns to manage validity periods.
  • COMMENTS: Optional field for additional notes.
  • OBJECT_VERSION_NUMBER: Used for optimistic locking and concurrency control.

Functional Significance

This table enables Oracle EBS to:
  1. Support Multiple Person Types: A single person (e.g., an employee who was once an applicant) can have multiple person types assigned over time.
  2. Enforce Business Rules: Validations ensure that incompatible person types (e.g., "Employee" and "Applicant") are not active simultaneously for the same person.
  3. Facilitate Workflows: Person types drive HR processes, such as recruitment (Applicant), onboarding (Employee), or offboarding (Ex-Employee).
  4. Enable Reporting: Organizations can segment workforce data based on person types for analytics.

Integration Points

The table integrates with:
  • PER_ALL_PEOPLE_F: Core person table storing employee/applicant details.
  • PER_PERSON_TYPES: Master table defining valid person types.
  • HR_API_MODULES: Used by Oracle HR APIs for validation during person type assignments.

Technical Considerations

  • Indexing: Typically indexed on PERSON_ID, PERSON_TYPE_ID, and date columns for performance.
  • API Usage Modifications should use Oracle HR APIs (e.g., HR_PERSON_TYPE_API) to maintain data consistency.
  • Audit Requirements: Changes may trigger audit trails in PER_PERSON_TYPE_USAGES_F.

Common Use Cases

  1. Employee Lifecycle Management: Transitioning a person from "Applicant" to "Employee" upon hire.
  2. Contingent Worker Tracking: Assigning temporary worker classifications.
  3. Global HR Compliance: Managing region-specific person types (e.g., "Intern" vs. "Regular Employee").

Version-Specific Notes

While the table structure remains consistent between 12.1.1 and 12.2.2, version 12.2.2 may include:
  • Enhanced validation logic through additional PL/SQL APIs.
  • Improved integration with Oracle Fusion Middleware for real-time updates.
  • Optimized indexing strategies for large-scale deployments.
In summary, PER_PERSON_TYPE_USAGES_F is a foundational table in Oracle EBS HRMS that governs person classification logic, ensuring accurate workforce segmentation and compliance with organizational policies across the employee lifecycle.