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Here's a detailed description of the PO_HEADERS_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS):

Table Name: PO_HEADERS_ALL

Purpose:
- Stores header-level information for Purchase Orders (POs)
- Contains primary purchase order details across all operating units

Key Columns:
1. PO_HEADER_ID (Primary Key)
- Unique identifier for each purchase order
- System-generated sequential number
- Used to link with other related tables

2. SEGMENT1
- Purchase order number
- Visible PO number used for reference
- Typically follows organizational numbering scheme

3. PO_STATUS
- Current status of purchase order
- Examples:
- OPEN
- CLOSED
- CANCELLED
- IN PROCESS

4. AGENT_ID
- Buyer/Purchasing agent responsible for the PO
- Links to HR_EMPLOYEES or PER_PEOPLE_V

5. TYPE_LOOKUP_CODE
- Defines purchase order type
- Examples:
- STANDARD
- BLANKET
- CONTRACT

6. AUTHORIZATION_STATUS
- Approval status of purchase order
- Indicates workflow/approval progression

7. APPROVED_FLAG
- Indicates if PO has been formally approved
- 'Y' or 'N' value

8. ORG_ID
- Operating unit identifier
- Ensures multi-organization support

9. VENDOR_ID
- Links to supplier/vendor information
- References PO_VENDORS table

10. REVISION_NUM
- Track purchase order revisions
- Increments with modifications

Typical Use Cases:
- Purchase order tracking
- Procurement reporting
- Vendor management
- Financial reconciliation

Related Tables:
- PO_LINES_ALL
- PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL
- PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ALL
- AP_SUPPLIERS

Performance Considerations:
- Indexed on PO_HEADER_ID
- Partitioned in large implementations
- Critical for procurement processes

Recommended Best Practices:
- Regularly archive closed/historical POs
- Maintain proper access controls
- Implement robust approval workflows

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