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Overview

The HR.GHR_REMARKS table is a core reference data table within the Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Federal Human Resources (GHR) module. It functions as a centralized repository for predefined remark codes and their descriptions. Its primary role is to standardize and control the textual remarks that users can associate with Personnel Action (PA) requests and other related transactions. By storing these remarks in a master table, the system ensures data consistency, facilitates reporting, and simplifies data entry through the use of codes. The table is part of the foundational seed data structure, residing in the APPS_TS_SEED tablespace, and is essential for the configuration and operation of the GHR module's remark functionality.

Key Information Stored

The table's structure is designed to manage remark metadata effectively. The key columns include the system-generated primary key, REMARK_ID, sourced from the sequence GHR_REMARKS_S. The CODE column stores the unique identifier for the remark, while the DESCRIPTION column holds the full text. Business logic is governed by several critical columns: ENABLED_FLAG controls the active status of the remark, and DATE_FROM and DATE_TO define its effective date range. The PA_NOTIFICATION_ORDERING column specifies the display sequence for remarks on PA notifications. Standard Oracle EBS "Who" columns (CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE, LAST_UPDATE_LOGIN) complete the table to track audit information.

Common Use Cases and Queries

This table is primarily used for administrative setup, data validation, and reporting. A common operational query retrieves all active remarks valid for a given date to populate a list of values (LOV) in a form. For example:

  • Retrieving active remarks for a PA form: SELECT remark_id, code, description FROM hr.ghr_remarks WHERE enabled_flag = 'Y' AND SYSDATE BETWEEN date_from AND NVL(date_to, SYSDATE) ORDER BY code;
  • Auditing remark setup: SELECT code, description, date_from, date_to, enabled_flag, last_updated_by, last_update_date FROM hr.ghr_remarks ORDER BY last_update_date DESC;
  • Identifying the display order for PA notifications: SELECT code, description, pa_notification_ordering FROM hr.ghr_remarks WHERE pa_notification_ordering IS NOT NULL ORDER BY pa_notification_ordering;

These queries support system configuration, troubleshooting, and generating reference reports for functional users.

Related Objects

HR.GHR_REMARKS is a parent reference table for several transactional entities. As indicated by the foreign key dependencies, its primary key (REMARK_ID) is referenced by the GHR_PA_REMARKS table, which links specific remarks to individual Personnel Action requests. It is also referenced by the GHR_NOAC_REMARKS table, associating remarks with Notices of Acquisitions. The documented dependencies also include the synonym GHR_REMARKS and the view GHR_REMARKS_WHO, which likely provides a standardized view of the table including the "Who" column information. These relationships underscore its role as a master source for remark data consumed across the GHR module.