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Here's a detailed description of the AP.AP_VENDOR_KEY_IND_ALL table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) Accounts Payable module:

Table Name: AP_VENDOR_KEY_IND_ALL

Purpose:
- Stores vendor key indicator information
- Tracks additional vendor classification or attribute details
- Used for vendor segmentation and reporting

Key Columns:
1. VENDOR_KEY_IND_ID (Primary Key)
- Unique identifier for each vendor key indicator record
- Typically a sequential number

2. VENDOR_ID
- Links to the main vendor record in AP_SUPPLIERS
- Establishes relationship with specific vendor

3. KEY_INDICATOR_CODE
- Represents specific vendor classification or characteristic
- Examples might include vendor type, risk category, etc.

4. EFFECTIVE_DATE
- Start date when the key indicator becomes active
- Allows tracking of historical and current vendor classifications

5. EXPIRATION_DATE
- Optional end date for the specific key indicator
- Supports temporal tracking of vendor attributes

Additional Columns:
- LAST_UPDATE_DATE
- LAST_UPDATED_BY
- CREATION_DATE
- CREATED_BY
- LAST_UPDATE_LOGIN

Common Uses:
- Vendor risk assessment
- Compliance tracking
- Advanced vendor reporting
- Specialized vendor segmentation

Typical Implementation:
- Populated through vendor setup screens
- Can be updated via Oracle Forms or programmatically

Recommended Practices:
- Maintain data integrity
- Use meaningful key indicator codes
- Keep historical records for audit purposes