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The QP_LIST_HEADERS_TL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 and 12.2.2 is a critical component of the Pricing module (Order Management and Advanced Pricing). It stores translated descriptions and names of price lists, modifiers, and qualifiers in multiple languages, supporting the global operations of Oracle Applications. This table is part of the Oracle Pricing Engine, which manages complex pricing rules, discounts, and promotions.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The QP_LIST_HEADERS_TL table is a translation table linked to the base table QP_LIST_HEADERS_B via the LIST_HEADER_ID foreign key. Key columns include:
  • LIST_HEADER_ID: Primary key, references QP_LIST_HEADERS_B.
  • LANGUAGE: Stores the language code (e.g., 'US' for English, 'DE' for German).
  • SOURCE_LANG: Indicates the source language of the translation.
  • NAME: Translated name of the price list or modifier.
  • DESCRIPTION: Translated description of the pricing entity.

Functional Role in Pricing

This table enables multilingual support for pricing components, ensuring that price lists, promotions, and discounts display correctly in the user's preferred language. For example:
  • Price lists can be presented in localized languages for customers or sales teams.
  • Modifiers (discounts/surcharges) show contextually relevant descriptions.

Integration with Other Modules

QP_LIST_HEADERS_TL integrates with:
  • Order Management (OM): Displays translated pricing during order entry.
  • Advanced Pricing: Supports multilingual rule definitions.
  • Globalization: Aligns with Oracle’s NLS (National Language Support) standards.

Technical Considerations

  • Indexing: Typically indexed on LIST_HEADER_ID and LANGUAGE for performance.
  • Seed Data: Pre-loaded with Oracle-seeded pricing entities in multiple languages.
  • API Usage Updates should use Oracle Pricing APIs to maintain data integrity.

Customization and Extensions

While direct DML operations are discouraged, customizations can leverage:
  • OAF/ADF Pages: To display translations in custom interfaces.
  • Reports: Joined with QP_LIST_HEADERS_B for localized pricing reports.

Example Use Case

A multinational company configures a price list "Q1 Promo" in English (LANGUAGE='US') and German (LANGUAGE='DE'). The QP_LIST_HEADERS_TL table stores both versions, ensuring correct display in Order Management based on the user’s session language.

Conclusion

The QP_LIST_HEADERS_TL table is essential for global deployments of Oracle EBS Pricing, enabling multilingual descriptions while maintaining referential integrity with base pricing data. Proper utilization ensures compliance with Oracle’s architectural standards and seamless user experiences across languages.