What is time-of-use exception program in SAP IS-U-BI - Contract Billing?

SAP Term: time-of-use exception program

• Component: IS-U-BI

• Component Name: Contract Billing

• Description: Groups together time-of-use exceptions that belong to the same context such as demand response program or CPP program. A customer's participation in a TOU exception program is part of the contractual agreement between the utility company and the customer.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Time-of-use exception program is a feature of the IS-U-BI Contract Billing component of SAP. It allows customers to set up different rates for electricity usage based on the time of day. This helps customers save money by using electricity during off-peak hours when rates are lower. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the time-of-use exception program, customers must first set up their contract in SAP. This includes entering their customer information, setting up their rate plan, and defining the time periods for which they want to use the exception program. Once this is done, customers can then enter their electricity usage data into SAP and the system will automatically calculate the cost based on the time of day. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep track of your electricity usage data in order to take full advantage of the time-of-use exception program. Make sure to enter your data into SAP regularly so that you can get accurate cost calculations. Additionally, it is important to review your rate plan periodically to ensure that you are getting the best deal possible. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about the time-of-use exception program, please refer to the SAP Help documentation or contact your local SAP representative. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tips and tricks for using this feature effectively.