INV Organization Parameters
Description:
None
Parameters
Ledger, Operating Unit, Country, Organization Code
Used tables
mtl_material_statuses_vl, hr_all_organization_units_vl, cst_cost_types, bom_resources, cst_cost_groups, mtl_parameters_view, org_organization_definitions, gl_ledgers, hr_operating_units, hr_locations_all, fnd_territories_vl
Categories
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Example Report
INV Organization Parameters 18-Aug-2024 120822.xlsx
Report SQL
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Blitz Report™ import options
INV_Organization_Parameters.xml
INV Organization Parameters - Case Study & Technical Analysis
Executive Summary
The INV Organization Parameters report is a configuration document that details the setup of every Inventory Organization in the system. It captures the critical control flags (e.g., Negative Balances Allowed, Locator Control, Serial Control) that dictate how the warehouse operates. This report is the “Blueprint” of the inventory setup.
Business Challenge
Inventory organizations are complex entities with hundreds of parameters. Inconsistencies can lead to:
- Process Failures: “Why does Warehouse A force me to enter a Lot Number but Warehouse B doesn’t?” (Answer: Different organization parameters).
- Financial Errors: “Why is the Costing Method ‘Standard’ in the distribution center but ‘Average’ in the factory?”
- Deployment Risks: When rolling out a new site, ensuring it matches the template of existing sites is difficult without a comparison tool.
Solution
The INV Organization Parameters report dumps the full configuration of the MTL_PARAMETERS table. It allows for side-by-side comparison of multiple organizations to identify discrepancies.
Key Features:
- Control Flags: Lists settings for Negative Inventory, WMS Enabled, Process Manufacturing Enabled, etc.
- Defaults: Shows default accounts, picking rules, and subinventories.
- Costing Setup: Details the Costing Method and General Ledger link.
Technical Architecture
The report is a direct dump of the primary organization definition table.
Key Tables and Views
MTL_PARAMETERS: The master table for Inventory Organization setup.HR_ALL_ORGANIZATION_UNITS: The HR definition of the org.GL_LEDGERS: The financial ledger the org belongs to.CST_COST_TYPES: The costing method definition.
Core Logic
- Parameter Retrieval: Selects all columns from
MTL_PARAMETERS. - Decoding: Resolves ID columns (like
DEFAULT_MATERIAL_COST_ID) to readable names. - Context: Joins to HR and GL tables to provide the Operating Unit and Ledger context.
Business Impact
- Standardization: Helps enforce a standard template across all warehouses.
- Troubleshooting: The first document a consultant asks for when debugging “weird” system behavior.
- Change Management: Documents the “As-Is” state before applying any configuration changes.
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