DBA Table Columns – Oracle EBS SQL Report
Oracle E-Business Suite SQL report from the Enginatics Library powered by Blitz Report™. Oracle EBS module: Database Administration · all Database Administration reports
Overview
Report with all table column names based on dba_tab_columns, as finding tables by column names is a frequent task during SQL development
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Report Parameters
Column Name contains, Table Name starts with, Exclude Views
Oracle EBS Tables Used
Report Categories
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Download & Import Options
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Excel Example Output | DBA Table Columns 22-Dec-2025 084853.xlsx |
| Blitz Report™ XML Import | DBA_Table_Columns.xml |
| SQL Source | DBA Table Columns.sql |
| Full Report on Enginatics | www.enginatics.com/reports/dba-table-columns/ |
Case Study & Technical Analysis
Abstract
The DBA Table Columns report is a fundamental metadata discovery tool for developers and DBAs. It allows users to search the entire database schema for tables containing specific column names. This is particularly valuable in large ERP systems like Oracle E-Business Suite, where data models are complex and relationships are not always enforced by foreign keys.
Technical Analysis
Core Logic
- Search Scope: Queries
DBA_TAB_COLUMNSto find matches across all schemas. - Filtering: Supports wildcard searches (e.g.,
Column Name contains 'ATTRIBUTE') and can exclude views to focus purely on physical storage tables.
Key View
DBA_TAB_COLUMNS: The data dictionary view describing the columns of all tables, views, and clusters in the database.
Operational Use Cases
- Impact Analysis: “I need to change the data type of
PO_HEADER_ID. Which tables use this column name?” - Data Discovery: “I’m looking for a table that stores ‘tracking numbers’, so I’ll search for columns like
%TRACK%.” - Schema Auditing: Verifying that standard columns (like
WHOcolumns:CREATED_BY,CREATION_DATE) are present on custom tables.
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