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The PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 serves as a critical repository for historical purchase order shipment data, ensuring compliance, auditability, and reporting capabilities. This table archives shipment-level information from PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL when purchase orders are modified, canceled, or closed, preserving a complete transactional history. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, purpose, and integration within Oracle Procurement.

Purpose and Functional Overview

The PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL table captures snapshots of shipment details (e.g., quantities, prices, delivery dates) associated with purchase order lines before changes are made. Key scenarios triggering archiving include:

• Order Modifications: Changes to shipment terms, quantities, or pricing.
• Order Cancellation/Closure: Retains pre-closure shipment data for reference.
• Audit Requirements: Supports regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, GDPR) by maintaining immutable records.

Key Columns and Relationships

The table mirrors the structure of PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ALL with additional archival metadata. Notable columns include:

• PO_LINE_LOCATION_ID: Foreign key to the original shipment record.
• ARCHIVE_DATE: Timestamp of archival (critical for historical tracking).
• SHIPMENT_TYPE: Distinguishes between standard, blanket, or planned shipments.
• QUANTITY/PRICE: Archived values at the time of modification.
• ORG_ID: Multi-org identifier for partitioned data access.

Relationships exist with PO_HEADERS_ARCHIVE_ALL and PO_LINES_ARCHIVE_ALL, forming a complete historical purchase order hierarchy.

Integration with Oracle EBS Modules

The table interacts with several EBS components:

• Procurement: Tracks changes to shipments for supplier performance analysis.
• Inventory/Receiving: Links archived shipments to receipt histories via RCV_SHIPMENT_LINES.
• Financials: Provides audit trails for AP invoice matching (PO_DISTRIBUTIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL).

Technical Considerations

• Partitioning: In EBS 12.2.2, partitioning by ARCHIVE_DATE improves query performance for large datasets.
• Indexing: Key indexes on PO_LINE_LOCATION_ID, PO_HEADER_ID, and ORG_ID optimize joins.
• Purge Policies: Controlled via concurrent programs (e.g., "Purge Document Archival Records") to manage storage.

Customization and Extensions

Common enhancements include:

• Custom Reports: SQL queries leveraging archived data for trend analysis.
• Triggers: Additional validation during archival (e.g., capturing user comments).
• APIs: PO_ARCHIVE package for programmatic access to archived records.

Conclusion

The PO_LINE_LOCATIONS_ARCHIVE_ALL table is indispensable for maintaining data integrity in Oracle Procurement. Its design ensures traceability across the procure-to-pay lifecycle while supporting advanced reporting and compliance needs. Organizations should align archival retention policies with business requirements and leverage partitioning in EBS 12.2.2 for optimal performance.