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PARENT_OBJECT_CODES Table - Data Element Index

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Data Element Definition
CHILD_OBJECT

Indexed - yes
Format - char (4)
May be null? no

The 4-character code for the OBJECT associated with the PARENT_OBJECT (or rollup group).

A given PARENT_OBJECT may be associated with more than one CHILD_OBJECT, and a given CHILD_OBJECT may have more than one parent. For example, some of the parents of OBJECT 5304 (INT TRAINING) are C070 (SERVICES), C074 (NET CURRENT EXPENSE), and 5XXX (OBJECT VALUES 5000-5999). An OBJECT identifies the asset, liability, revenue, or expense.


Values:

Refer to the OBJECT_CODES Table for values.

PARENT_OBJECT_DESC

Indexed - yes
Format - varchar2 (240)
May be null? yes

The description that corresponds to the PARENT_OBJECT, the rollup group identifying the assets, liabilities, revenue, or expenses.

Examples: SERVICES (C070), OBJECT VALUES 5000-5999 (5XXX)


Values:

Refer to the OBJECT_CODES Table for values.

PARENT_OBJECT

Indexed - yes
Format - char (4)
May be null? no

The 4-character code for the OBJECT that serves as the parent (or rollup group) for one or more other OBJECTS, allowing amounts to be summarized at the parent level.

A given OBJECT may have more than one parent. For example, some of the parents of OBJECT 5304 (INT TRAINING) are C070 (SERVICES), C074 (NET CURRENT EXPENSE), and 5XXX (OBJECT VALUES 5000-5999).

An OBJECT identifies the asset, liability, revenue, or expense.


Values:

Refer to the OBJECT_CODES Table for values.

 
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