KCRT_REQUESTS_INT

The KCRT_REQUESTS_INT interface table stores request header and detail information for each new request generated. This includes information such as request number, priority, project name, description, and attached notes. This table also holds columns to import user-defined detail fields (user data) determined by the request type for each specific request.

Table A-17. KCRT_REQUESTS_INT interface table

Column

Usage

Data Type

Description

DATA_LANG

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the language of the data being imported, so it can be properly validated in the respective language.

If no value is provided, then the language context is the same as the system language of the PPM instance into which the data is being imported.

GROUP_ID

I

NUMBER

Groups all the records that should be processed at the same time.

Use only one GROUP_ID each time you run a report.

Derived from the KNTA_INTERFACE_GROUPS_S sequence.

TRANSACTION_ID

I

NUMBER

Uniquely identifies each transaction.

If any detail table is being used, set the PARENT_TRANSACTION_ID in the detail interface tables to this value.

PROCESS_PHASE

O

NUMBER

Indicates the current stage of the record as it is being processed.

See Process State Information for details.

PROCESS_STATUS

O

NUMBER

Indicates the current disposition of the record.

See Process State Information for details.

REQUEST_ID

I/O

NUMBER

Identifies the request.

This is normally left blank and is derived from the KCRT_REQUESTS_S sequence.

CREATION_DATE

I/O

DATE

Indicates the transaction date.

If left blank, the current date is used.

CREATED_USERNAME

I/O

VARCHAR2

Identifies the USERNAME (from KNTA_USERS) for the user performing the transaction.

This is used only if CREATED_BY is left blank.

If both are left blank, the value is set to the user currently running the report.

CREATED_BY

I/O

NUMBER

Identifies the USER_ID (from KNTA_USERS) for the user performing the transaction.

If left blank, the value is derived from CREATED_USERNAME.

LAST_UPDATE_DATE

I/O

DATE

Indicates the transaction date.

If left blank, the current date is used.

LAST_UPDATED_USERNAME

I

VARCHAR2

Identifies the USERNAME (from KNTA_USERS) for the user performing the transaction.

LAST_UPDATED_BY

I/O

NUMBER

Identifies the USER_ID (from KNTA_USERS) for the user performing the transaction.

This is normally left blank and is derived from LAST_UPDATED_USERNAME.

ENTITY_LAST_UPDATE_DATE

I/O

DATE

Indicates the transaction date.

This is normally left blank and the current date is used.

REQUEST_NUMBER

I/O

VARCHAR2

Identifies the request.

This is normally left blank and is derived from REQUEST_ID.

If a value is entered, it should be unique and should match the value in the REQUEST_ID field.

REQUEST_TYPE_NAME

I

VARCHAR2

Identifies the request type.

Derived from KCRT_REQUESTS_TYPES.

REQUEST_TYPE_ID

I/O

NUMBER

Identifies the request type.

If left blank, the value is derived from REQUEST_TYPE_NAME.

REQUEST_SUBTYPE_NAME

I

VARCHAR2

Identifies the request subtype.

If a value is entered, it should be a valid subtype from KCRT_REQUEST_SUB_TYPES.

REQUEST_SUBTYPE_ID

I/O

NUMBER

Identifies the request subtype.

If left blank, the value is derived from REQUEST_SUBTYPE_NAME.

DESCRIPTION

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies a user-visible description of the request.

RELEASE_DATE

I/O

DATE

Indicates when the request first became active.

For new requests, this should be left blank and the current date is used.

When converting existing requests from a third-party system, enter the initial creation date of the request in the remote system.

STATUS_NAME

I/O

VARCHAR2

Indicates the current status of the request.

This should be a valid status for the given request. This should be a request status for at least one workflow step of the workflow.

If left blank, the new request will get the initial status indicated on the request type definition.

STATUS_ID

I/O

NUMBER

Indicates the current status of the request.

If left blank, the value is derived from STATUS_NAME.

WORKFLOW_NAME

I/O

VARCHAR2

Specifies the workflow that the request should follow.

This is normally left blank and its value is based on the values for request type, department, and application for the request.

WORKFLOW_ID

I/O

NUMBER

Specifies the workflow that the request should follow.

This is normally left blank andthe value is derived from WORKFLOW_NAME.

DEPARTMENT_CODE

O

VARCHAR2

Specifies the code for the department.

DEPARTMENT_NAME

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the name of the department.

This should be a valid MEANING from KNTA_LOOKUPS where LOOKUP_TYPE = 'DEPARTMENT_CODE'.

PRIORITY_CODE

O

VARCHAR2

Specifies the user-defined priority for the request.

PRIORITY_NAME

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the user-defined priority name for the request.

If entered, this should be a valid MEANING from KNTA_LOOKUPS where LOOKUP_TYPE = 'REQUEST_PRIORITY'.

APPLICATION

I

VARCHAR2

Indicates the user-defined application for the request.

This should be a valid LOOKUP_CODE from KNTA_LOOKUPS where LOOKUP_TYPE = 'APPLICATION'.

ASSIGNED_TO_USERNAME

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the USERNAME (from KNTA_USERS) that should initially be assigned the request.

ASSIGNED_TO_USER_ID

I/O

NUMBER

Specifies the USER_ID (from KNTA_USERS) that should initially be assigned the request.

If left blank, the value is derived from ASSIGNED_TO_USERNAME.

ASSIGNED_TO_GROUP_NAME

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the SECURITY_GROUP_ID (from KNTA_SECURITY_GROUPS) that should initially be assigned the request.

ASSIGNED_TO_GROUP_ID

I/O

NUMBER

Specifies the SECURITY_GROUP_ID that should initially be assigned to the request.

This is normally left blank and the value is derived from ASSIGNED_TO_GROUP_NAME.

PROJECT_CODE

I

VARCHAR2

Indicates the user-defined project for the request.

This should be a valid value from KNTA_LOOKUPS where LOOKUP_TYPE = 'PROJECT'.

CONTACT_FIRST_NAME

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the first name of the contact for the request.

This should be a valid value from FIRST_NAME in KCRT_CONTACTS.

If a value is entered, CONTACT_LAST_NAME must also be populated.

CONTACT_LAST_NAME

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the last name of the contact for the request.

This should be a valid value from LAST_NAME in KCRT_CONTACTS.

If a value is entered, CONTACT_FIRST_NAME must also be populated.

CONTACT_ID

O

NUMBER

Specifies the ID of the contact for the request.

This is derived from the CONTACT_FIRST_NAME and CONTACT_LAST_NAME.

RELEASED_FLAG

I

VARCHAR2

Indicates whether or not the request should be released after import.

Valid values are:

  • Y

  • N

The default value is N.

USER_DATA_SET_CONTEXT_ID

Obsolete

NUMBER

No longer used.

USER_DATA1

VISIBLE_USER_DATA1

through

USER_DATA20

VISIBLE_USERS_DATA20

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the user-defined fields attached to the user screen.

This is required only if user data is defined.

This information is not validated nor does it have a default value.

PARAMETER_SET_CONTEXT_ID

I

NUMBER

Sets the context identifier for the detail fields.

Either this or REQUEST_TYPE_NAME must be populated.

NOTES

I

LONG

Optional. Provides free-form note text that is visible in the Notes tab of the request window.

Carriage returns should be represented as {\n} and is replaced with actual carriage returns when the note is moved into the notes table. This can be helpful when the interface table is populated through SQL*Loader.

SOURCE_TYPE_CODE

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the type of external update.

This should be a specific interface or migrator name, left blank, or have a value of INTERFACE_RI.

SOURCE

I

VARCHAR2

Specifies the source of the information. This information is not validated during an import.

For example, the name of the third-party application or a value of CONVERSION.

WORKFLOW_STEP_ID

O

NUMBER

Identifies the workflow step that becomes eligible for user processing.

COMPANY

I

VARCHAR2

Identifies the name of the company associated with this request.

This should be a valid LOOKUP_CODE from KNTA_LOOKUPS where LOOKUP_TYPE = `COMPANY'.