AP Cash Requirement – Oracle EBS SQL Report
Oracle E-Business Suite SQL report from the Enginatics Library powered by Blitz Report™.
Overview
Detail cash requirement report showing all unpaid or partially paid amounts, where the invoice is neither on hold nor cancelled, including invoice currency amount, exchange rate, and currency code
Report Parameters
Operating Unit, Include Unvalidated Invoices, Include Unapproved Invoices, Pay Through Date, Payment Date, Template, Exclude Selected Invoices, Supplier, Supplier Number, Supplier Type, Due Date From, Due Date To, Payment Priority From, Payment Priority To, Payment Method, Economically Beneficial
Oracle EBS Tables Used
gl_ledgers, hr_operating_units, ap_system_parameters_all, ap_payment_schedules_all, ap_holds_all, ap_invoices_all, fnd_currencies, hz_parties, ap_suppliers, ap_supplier_sites_all
Report Categories
Related Reports
AP Accounted Invoice Aging, AP Invoices and Lines
Running This SQL Without Blitz Report
Some Oracle EBS SQL reports in this library require functions from the utility package xxen_util. Install it before running the SQL directly against your Oracle EBS database.
Download & Import Options
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Excel Example Output | AP Cash Requirement 03-Apr-2018 093841.xlsx |
| Blitz Report™ XML Import | AP_Cash_Requirement.xml |
| Full SQL on Enginatics | www.enginatics.com/reports/ap-cash-requirement/ |
AP Cash Requirement Report
Executive Summary
The AP Cash Requirement report provides a detailed forecast of cash needed to meet upcoming payment obligations. This report is an indispensable tool for treasury and accounts payable departments, offering a clear view of all unpaid and partially paid invoices that are due for payment. By showing the invoice currency amount, exchange rate, and currency code, the report provides a precise picture of cash requirements, enabling effective cash flow management and planning.
Business Challenge
Effective cash flow management is a critical success factor for any organization. However, many businesses face challenges in accurately forecasting their cash needs, including:
- Lack of Visibility: Difficulty in getting a clear and timely view of upcoming payment obligations, leading to cash shortages or idle cash.
- Manual Forecasting: The process of manually compiling cash requirement forecasts is time-consuming, prone to errors, and often based on outdated information.
- Currency Management: For organizations that operate in multiple currencies, managing foreign exchange exposure and ensuring that sufficient funds are available in the correct currencies is a significant challenge.
- Inefficient Payment Processing: Without a clear view of upcoming payments, it is difficult to prioritize payments and take advantage of early payment discounts.
The Solution
The AP Cash Requirement report provides a detailed and accurate forecast of upcoming cash needs, helping organizations to:
- Optimize Cash Flow: By providing a clear view of upcoming payment obligations, the report enables organizations to optimize their cash flow and ensure that they have the right amount of cash in the right place at the right time.
- Improve Financial Planning: The report provides a reliable basis for financial planning and forecasting, enabling organizations to make more informed decisions about borrowing, investment, and other financial activities.
- Enhance Currency Management: The report provides a detailed breakdown of cash requirements by currency, enabling organizations to more effectively manage their foreign exchange exposure.
- Streamline Payment Processing: By providing a clear view of upcoming payments, the report helps organizations to prioritize payments, take advantage of early payment discounts, and improve their overall payment processing efficiency.
Technical Architecture (High Level)
The report queries several key tables in the Oracle Payables module to provide a comprehensive view of cash requirements. The primary tables used include:
- ap_payment_schedules_all: This table contains the payment schedule for each invoice, including the due date and amount due.
- ap_invoices_all: This table provides detailed information about each invoice, including the invoice number, date, and amount.
- ap_suppliers: This table provides information about the suppliers, including their name and contact information.
- fnd_currencies: This table is used to retrieve the currency code and other currency-related information.
Parameters & Filtering
The report includes a variety of parameters that allow you to tailor the output to your specific needs. The key parameters include:
- Operating Unit: Filter the report by a specific operating unit.
- Pay Through Date: Specify the date up to which you want to see the cash requirements.
- Payment Date: Specify the date on which you plan to make the payments.
- Supplier: Filter the report by a specific supplier.
- Payment Method: Filter the report by a specific payment method.
Performance & Optimization
The AP Cash Requirement report is designed to be both fast and flexible. It is optimized to use the standard indexes on the ap_payment_schedules_all and ap_invoices_all tables, which ensures that the report runs quickly, even with large amounts of data.
FAQ
Q: Can I use this report to see my cash requirements in a specific currency? A: Yes, the report shows the cash requirements for each currency, and you can use the parameters to filter the report by a specific currency.
Q: Can I use this report to identify which invoices I should pay first? A: Yes, the report includes the payment priority for each invoice, which can help you to prioritize your payments and ensure that your most critical suppliers are paid first.
Q: Can I use this report to see if I am eligible for any early payment discounts? A: While the report does not explicitly show early payment discount information, it does provide the due date for each invoice. This information can be used to identify invoices that are due for payment, and you can then check the payment terms for those invoices to see if you are eligible for any discounts.
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