INV Item Category Sets
Description:
None
Parameters
Used tables
mtl_categories_b_kfv, mtl_category_set_valid_cats, mtl_categories_b, mtl_category_sets_v
Categories
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Example Report
INV Item Category Sets 18-Jan-2018 222818.xlsx
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INV Item Category Sets - Case Study & Technical Analysis
Executive Summary
The INV Item Category Sets report is a configuration reference document that details the structure of the Category Sets defined in the system. It lists the Category Sets (e.g., “Inventory”, “Purchasing”, “Cost Class”) and the specific Categories that are valid for use within each set. This is essential for understanding the classification hierarchy available to users.
Business Use Cases
- Master Data Governance: Used to audit the allowed categories within a set (e.g., ensuring “Office Supplies” is not a valid category in the “Raw Materials” set).
- System Configuration: Documents the setup of the Flexfield structures used for categorization.
- Integration Planning: When integrating with external systems, this report provides the valid list of category values that can be mapped.
Technical Analysis
Core Tables
MTL_CATEGORY_SETS_V: The header definition of the category set.MTL_CATEGORY_SET_VALID_CATS: The intersection table defining which categories are allowed in the set (if “Validate Flag” is on).MTL_CATEGORIES_B: The category definitions themselves.
Key Joins & Logic
- Validation Logic: If
VALIDATE_FLAGis ‘Y’ in the category set definition, users can only assign categories listed inMTL_CATEGORY_SET_VALID_CATS. If ‘N’, they can assign any category defined in the underlying Flexfield structure. - Structure ID: Links the category set to the specific Key Flexfield structure (e.g., “Item Categories”, “PO Categories”).
Key Parameters
- (None): Typically lists all category sets.
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