What is 'start of supply' in SAP IS-U-IDE - Intercompany Data Exchange?

start of supply - Overview

• Component: IS-U-IDE

• Component Name: Intercompany Data Exchange

• Description: A scenario whereby a customer starts to purchase electricity for a service location after moving in, for example.

start of supply - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Start of supply is a term used in the IS-U-IDE Intercompany Data Exchange component of SAP. It is the point in time when a customer's energy supply begins. This is usually when the customer signs a contract with the energy supplier. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, start of supply is used to track when a customer's energy supply begins. This information is used to calculate billing and other related activities. It is also used to track customer usage and consumption of energy over time. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering start of supply information into SAP, make sure to enter the exact date and time that the customer's energy supply began. This will ensure that billing and other activities are accurately tracked and calculated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Start of supply is related to other terms such as end of supply, which is the point in time when a customer's energy supply ends. It is also related to terms such as customer usage and consumption, which are used to track how much energy a customer has used over time.