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The PO_REQUISITIONS_INTERFACE_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical interface table used for importing purchase requisition data into the Oracle Purchasing module. It serves as a staging area for requisition data before it is processed and transferred to the base tables in the Oracle Purchasing application. This table is part of the Open Interface architecture in Oracle EBS, which facilitates data integration from external systems or legacy applications.

Key Features and Purpose

The primary purpose of PO_REQUISITIONS_INTERFACE_ALL is to allow bulk loading of requisition data into Oracle Purchasing without manual entry. This is particularly useful for organizations migrating from other systems or automating procurement processes. The table captures requisition headers, lines, distributions, and other attributes required for creating valid requisitions in Oracle EBS.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The table contains columns that map to requisition attributes, including:

• Interface Header Attributes: INTERFACE_SOURCE_CODE, BATCH_ID, REQ_HEADER_INTERFACE_ID
• Requisition Header Information: PREPARER_ID, DESCRIPTION, AUTHORIZATION_STATUS
• Requisition Line Details: ITEM_ID, QUANTITY, UNIT_PRICE, NEED_BY_DATE
• Distribution Information: DESTINATION_ORGANIZATION_ID, DELIVER_TO_LOCATION_ID
• Processing Control: PROCESS_CODE, PROCESS_FLAG, ERROR_FLAG

Data Flow and Processing

The typical workflow for using this table involves:

1. Populating the interface table with requisition data (manually or through automated processes)
2. Setting the PROCESS_FLAG to 'Y' for records ready for processing
3. Running the Requisition Import concurrent program (REQIMPORT)
4. Reviewing error reports for any records that failed validation

The Requisition Import program validates the data against Oracle Purchasing business rules and transfers valid records to the base tables (PO_REQUISITION_HEADERS_ALL, PO_REQUISITION_LINES_ALL, etc.). Invalid records remain in the interface table with the ERROR_FLAG set to 'Y' and error messages populated in the ERROR_MESSAGE column.

Multi-Org Considerations

The _ALL suffix indicates this is a multi-organization enabled table. The ORG_ID column determines which operating unit the requisition belongs to. Proper population of this column is essential for successful processing in multi-org environments.

Integration Points

PO_REQUISITIONS_INTERFACE_ALL integrates with several Oracle EBS modules:

• Inventory: For item validation and sourcing rules
• General Ledger: For account validation in distributions
• HRMS: For employee/preparer validation
• Approval Management Engine (AME): For requisition approval workflows

Best Practices

When working with this interface table:

• Always populate mandatory columns as defined in the Oracle Purchasing Technical Reference Manual
• Use unique BATCH_ID values to group related requisitions
• Validate data before loading to minimize processing errors
• Archive processed records to maintain interface table performance
• Consider using the Oracle API PO_REQUISITIONS_INTERFACE_PUB for programmatic access

Common Challenges

Implementation teams often encounter issues with:

• Missing or invalid reference data (items, employees, accounts)
• Incorrect org_id assignments in multi-org environments
• Date format mismatches in interface data
• Currency conversion requirements for global implementations

The PO_REQUISITIONS_INTERFACE_ALL table remains a powerful tool for automating requisition creation in Oracle EBS, significantly reducing manual data entry and improving procurement process efficiency when implemented correctly.