HR- PeopleSoft- SQL Query for Max Effective MAX (EFFDT) dated row from JOB table

Obtaining the Latest Effective Dated Row in the JOB Table (MAX(EFFDT) FROM JOB)

The effective date serves as a pivotal field across numerous tables within PeopleSoft, including control tables and transactional tables. It functions as a mechanism for tracking historical data, allowing users to revisit past records and examine how information appeared at specific points in time. Among these tables, PS_JOB stands out prominently. It serves as a cornerstone across a spectrum of PeopleSoft applications, spanning Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, Performance Management, and beyond.

For developers navigating their daily tasks, the PS_JOB table holds significant importance, often serving as a primary resource in various contexts. Chief among its utilities is the retrieval of the most recent effective dated row. Below is a commonly utilized query for achieving this purpose:

   SELECT * FROM PS_JOB J
  WHERE J.EMPLID = 'NZ11SN28'
    AND J.EFFDT = (SELECT MAX(J1.EFFDT)
                    FROM PS_JOB J1
                   WHERE J1.EMPLID = J.EMPLID
                     AND J1.EMPL_RCD = J.EMPL_RCD
                     AND J1.EFFDT <= SYSDATE)
    AND J.EFFSEQ = (SELECT MAX(J2.EFFSEQ)
                    FROM PS_JOB J2
                   WHERE J2.EMPLID = J.EMPLID
                     AND J2.EMPL_RCD = J.EMPL_RCD
                     AND J2.EFFDT = J.EFFDT)