What is consolidation in SAP IS-CC - SAP Convergent Charging?

SAP Term: consolidation

• Component: IS-CC

• Component Name: SAP Convergent Charging

• Description: Convergent Charging Part of the acquisition process that identifies the subscription to which is related a CDR and that retrieves the batch rating group of each CDR from the rating database.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Consolidation is a process in SAP Convergent Charging (IS-CC) that allows for the aggregation of multiple charging events into a single charge. This process is used to reduce the number of charges that need to be processed and to simplify the billing process. Consolidation can be used to combine multiple charges for the same customer, or to combine multiple charges for different customers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use consolidation in SAP Convergent Charging, you must first configure the consolidation rules. These rules define which charges should be consolidated and how they should be combined. Once the rules are configured, the consolidation process can be triggered manually or automatically. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring consolidation rules, it is important to consider how the charges will be combined. For example, if you are consolidating multiple charges for the same customer, you may want to combine them into a single charge with a discounted rate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Consolidation is an important part of SAP Convergent Charging and can help reduce costs and simplify billing processes. For more information on how to configure and use consolidation in SAP Convergent Charging, please refer to the official documentation.