INV Physical Inventory Tags – Oracle EBS SQL Report
Oracle E-Business Suite SQL report from the Enginatics Library powered by Blitz Report™.
Overview
Imported from BI Publisher Description: Physical Inventory Tags Application: Inventory Source: Physical Inventory Tags (XML) Short Name: INVARPTP_XML DB package: INV_INVARPTP_XMLP_PKG
Report Parameters
Organization Code, Physical Inventory, Subinventory, Item From, Item To, Locator From, Locator To, Tag From, Tag To, Sort By
Oracle EBS Tables Used
mtl_physical_adjustments, mtl_parameters, mtl_physical_inventories, hr_organization_units, mtl_physical_inventory_tags, mtl_system_items_vl, mtl_item_locations_kfv
Report Categories
Related Reports
INV Physical Inventory Tag Count Upload, GL Account Distribution Analysis, GL Account Analysis (Distributions), GL Account Analysis (Drilldown) (with inventory and WIP), GL Account Analysis
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 | INV Physical Inventory Tags 31-May-2025 003501.xlsx |
| Blitz Report™ XML Import | INV_Physical_Inventory_Tags.xml |
| Full SQL on Enginatics | www.enginatics.com/reports/inv-physical-inventory-tags/ |
INV Physical Inventory Tags - Case Study & Technical Analysis
Executive Summary
The INV Physical Inventory Tags report is the operational document used during the counting process. It generates the physical “Tags” (cards or stickers) that are placed on the goods in the warehouse. These tags are the primary control mechanism to ensure every item is counted exactly once.
Business Challenge
A physical inventory without tags is chaotic.
- Double Counting: Without a tag, two different teams might count the same pallet.
- Missed Items: Without a tag left on the shelf, it’s hard to know if a section has been counted.
- Data Entry: Counters need a document to write the quantity on.
Solution
The INV Physical Inventory Tags report prints the generated tags. It can be run after the “Generate Physical Inventory Tags” program.
Key Features:
- Pre-Printed Info: Prints the Item, Description, Subinventory, Locator, Lot, and Serial (if known) on the tag.
- Blank Tags: Can print blank tags for “Dynamic” counts (items found in unexpected places).
- Sorting: Tags are usually sorted by Subinventory and Locator to match the walking path of the counters.
Technical Architecture
The report queries the tag table which is populated by the “Generate Physical Inventory Tags” snapshot process.
Key Tables and Views
MTL_PHYSICAL_INVENTORY_TAGS: The master list of tags generated for the inventory.MTL_PHYSICAL_INVENTORIES: The parent inventory record.MTL_SYSTEM_ITEMS_VL: Item descriptions.
Core Logic
- Retrieval: Selects tags for the specified Physical Inventory ID.
- Formatting: Formats the output to be suitable for printing on card stock or sticker paper (often requires BI Publisher layout customization).
- Sorting: Orders the output by location to facilitate distribution.
Business Impact
- Control: The physical tag is the legal record of the count.
- Efficiency: Pre-printing known information speeds up the counting process (counters only need to write the quantity).
- Organization: Ensures a structured and systematic counting process.
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