What is pricing category in SAP IS-U-EPM - Energy Portfolio Management?

SAP Term: pricing category

• Component: IS-U-EPM

• Component Name: Energy Portfolio Management

• Description: A classification that describes a pricing type. The pricing category defines whether a price request is priced manually or automatically. Price requests that are created in a synchronous call from a Customer Relationship Management CRM system can be priced automatically or manually, while price requests that are created using a workflow or dialog are priced manually.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Pricing category is a feature of the IS-U-EPM Energy Portfolio Management component of SAP. It is used to define the pricing structure for energy products and services. It allows users to set up different pricing categories for different types of customers, such as residential, commercial, or industrial customers. The pricing categories can be used to define different prices for different types of energy products and services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the pricing category feature, users must first create a pricing category in the system. This can be done by navigating to the “Pricing Category” tab in the IS-U-EPM Energy Portfolio Management component. Once a pricing category has been created, users can then assign different prices to different energy products and services within that category. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a pricing category, it is important to consider the needs of the customer. Different customers may have different needs when it comes to energy products and services, so it is important to create a pricing category that meets those needs. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that prices can be changed at any time, so it is important to review and adjust prices as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The pricing category feature is closely related to other features of the IS-U-EPM Energy Portfolio Management component, such as billing plans and contracts. Additionally, the pricing category feature can be used in conjunction with other features such as discounts and promotions.