What is distribution factor in SAP IS-U-BI - Contract Billing?

SAP Term: distribution factor

• Component: IS-U-BI

• Component Name: Contract Billing

• Description: Factor used to distribute the consumption from an existing register amongst simulated registers. This factor is used in a simulation, for example, if additional registers are required for a certain rate category.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Distribution factor is a component of the IS-U-BI Contract Billing module in SAP. It is used to calculate the amount of energy consumed by a customer based on the total energy consumed by a group of customers. The distribution factor is calculated by dividing the total energy consumed by each customer in the group by the total energy consumed by all customers in the group. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The distribution factor is used to calculate the amount of energy consumed by each customer in a group. To calculate the distribution factor, first determine the total energy consumed by all customers in the group. Then, divide the total energy consumed by each customer in the group by the total energy consumed by all customers in the group. The resulting number is the distribution factor for that customer. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating the distribution factor, it is important to ensure that all customers in the group are included in the calculation. If any customers are excluded, then the resulting distribution factor will be inaccurate. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all customers are using similar types of energy sources, as this will affect the accuracy of the calculation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-U-BI Contract Billing module also includes other components such as billing cycles, billing periods, and payment terms. Additionally, SAP provides a variety of tools and resources to help users understand and use this module more effectively.