FND Descriptive Flexfield Table Columns
Description:
Shows all active descriptive flexfield table columns.
Parameters
Application, Name, Title, Table Name
Used tables
fnd_application_vl, fnd_descriptive_flexs_vl, fnd_tables, fnd_columns
Categories
Related reports
FND Flex Value Sets, Usages and Values, FND Tables and Columns
Dependencies
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Example Report
Report SQL
www.enginatics.com/reports/fnd-descriptive-flexfield-table-columns/
Blitz Report™ import options
FND_Descriptive_Flexfield_Table_Columns.xml
Executive Summary
The FND Descriptive Flexfield Table Columns report provides a technical mapping of database columns to Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs). It identifies which columns in a table are enabled for flexfield usage.
Business Challenge
- Customization Analysis: Identifying which tables have available “Attribute” columns for storing custom data.
- Data Migration: Mapping legacy data to specific DFF segments during a migration project.
- Cleanup: Finding unused or disabled flexfield columns.
The Solution
This Blitz Report lists the columns in FND_TABLES that are registered as part of a Descriptive Flexfield:
- Table Mapping: Shows the database table name (e.g.,
PO_HEADERS_ALL). - Column Usage: Lists the specific column (e.g.,
ATTRIBUTE1) and its status.
Technical Architecture
The report joins FND_TABLES, FND_COLUMNS, and FND_DESCRIPTIVE_FLEXS to show the relationship between the physical table structure and the logical flexfield definition.
Parameters & Filtering
- Table Name: Filter by the database table you are investigating.
- Application: Filter by module (e.g., “Purchasing”).
Performance & Optimization
- Metadata Report: Runs instantly against the data dictionary.
FAQ
- Q: Does this show the values in the columns?
- A: No, this report shows the definition of the columns. To see the data, you would need to query the table itself or use the “FND Descriptive Flexfields” report to see the configuration.
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