What is dependent charge in SAP IS-CC - SAP Convergent Charging?

SAP Term: dependent charge

• Component: IS-CC

• Component Name: SAP Convergent Charging

• Description: Convergent Charging A charge that is only triggered by another charge. A charge can have a customized role or one of the following roles: Commission, sponsorship, discount, third party billed commission.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Dependent charge is a type of charge in SAP Convergent Charging (IS-CC) that is dependent on the usage of another charge. It is used to calculate the total cost of a service based on the usage of other services. For example, if a customer uses a certain amount of data, they may be charged an additional fee for using more than the allotted amount. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Convergent Charging, dependent charges are used to calculate the total cost of a service based on the usage of other services. The dependent charge is calculated by multiplying the usage of the other service by the rate of the dependent charge. For example, if a customer uses 10GB of data, they may be charged an additional fee for using more than the allotted amount. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up dependent charges in SAP Convergent Charging, it is important to ensure that the rate of the dependent charge is set correctly. This will ensure that customers are not overcharged for their usage. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all dependent charges are properly linked to their corresponding services so that they can be accurately calculated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Dependent charges are just one type of charge in SAP Convergent Charging. Other types of charges include fixed charges, variable charges, and usage-based charges. Additionally, SAP Convergent Charging also allows for discounts and promotions to be applied to charges.