What is period consumption in SAP IS-U-BI - Contract Billing?

SAP Term: period consumption

• Component: IS-U-BI

• Component Name: Contract Billing

• Description: Consumption or demand for a register that is relevant to meter reading, in a period with a maximum of 365 days. Period consumption is entered at register level as a fixed value in the installation structure data. It is used for extrapolating meter reading results if one of the following applies: No representative base period exists such as for meter readings after installation or move-in The consumption pattern of the customer has changed number of persons living in household has changed, for example The physical conditions in the customer's environment have changed by converting the measuring accuracy register factor of the meter during the extrapolation period, for example The calculation of meter readings and budget billing amounts to be extrapolated, has been influenced for example, if the rate framework or consumption pattern of the customer has changed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Period consumption is a feature of the IS-U-BI Contract Billing component of SAP. It allows for the calculation of energy consumption over a period of time, such as a month or a year. This calculation is based on the amount of energy used during that period, and can be used to generate bills for customers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use period consumption in SAP, you must first set up the billing plan in the IS-U-BI Contract Billing component. This includes setting up the billing cycle, which determines how often bills will be generated. Once this is done, you can enter the energy consumption data for each period into the system. The system will then calculate the total energy consumed during that period and generate a bill accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the billing plan in IS-U-BI Contract Billing, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary data is entered correctly. This includes entering the correct billing cycle and ensuring that all energy consumption data is accurate. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the billing plan to ensure that bills are generated accurately and on time. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on period consumption in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on IS-U-BI Contract Billing. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use this feature effectively.