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The RA_TERRITORIES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical data structure within the Receivables (AR) module, primarily used to store territory-related information for sales and revenue tracking. Territories in Oracle Receivables are geographical or organizational divisions that help businesses segment their markets, assign sales representatives, and analyze revenue distribution. This table serves as the foundation for territory management, enabling companies to define hierarchical structures for sales regions, countries, states, or custom-defined areas.

Key Attributes of RA_TERRITORIES

The RA_TERRITORIES table contains several important columns that define territory characteristics:
  • TERRITORY_ID: A unique identifier for each territory, often used as a primary key in relationships with other tables.
  • NAME: The descriptive name of the territory (e.g., "North America" or "EMEA").
  • DESCRIPTION: Additional details about the territory's scope or purpose.
  • PARENT_TERRITORY_ID: Establishes hierarchical relationships between territories, allowing for nested structures (e.g., a country within a region).
  • START_DATE_ACTIVE and END_DATE_ACTIVE: Define the validity period of the territory record.
  • STATUS: Indicates whether the territory is active or inactive.
  • CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Standard Oracle audit columns.

Functional Role in Oracle EBS

The RA_TERRITORIES table integrates with multiple EBS modules and processes:
  1. Sales Force Automation: Territories are assigned to sales representatives in RA_SALESREPS, enabling commission calculations and performance tracking.
  2. Revenue Recognition: Territory data may influence revenue allocation rules in Advanced Collections or Revenue Management.
  3. Reporting and Analytics: Used in Oracle Financial Analyzer and BI Publisher reports to analyze sales performance by region.
  4. Order Management Integration: Territory information can default onto sales orders via AutoInvoice or Order-to-Cash workflows.

Technical Considerations

In EBS 12.2.2, the table is subject to Oracle's Online Patching (ADOP) framework, meaning changes to territory structures can be patched online without system downtime. The table has foreign key relationships with:
  • RA_SALESREPS (for sales rep assignments)
  • RA_CUSTOMERS (for customer territory mapping)
  • RA_SALES_CREDITS (for commission calculations)

Customization and Extension

Organizations often extend the RA_TERRITORIES functionality by:
  • Adding custom attributes via Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs)
  • Creating triggers or APIs to enforce territory validation rules
  • Integrating with third-party Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Data Security

Access to territory data is controlled through Oracle's Function Security and Data Security models, particularly relevant for multi-org implementations where territory visibility may be restricted by operating unit.

Migration and Upgrade Impact

During upgrades from 12.1.1 to 12.2.2, the table structure remains largely unchanged, but territory data may require reconciliation if customizations exist. The table is included in Oracle's Trading Community Architecture (TCA) data model in later versions. In summary, RA_TERRITORIES is a foundational component of Oracle EBS' territory management framework, enabling sophisticated sales territory structures that drive critical business processes across Receivables, Order Management, and CRM modules.