Configuring UDR Usage Methods

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Navigating to UDR Usage Methods

CONFIGURATION > BILLING APPLICATION > BILLING > SET UP UDR USAGE METHODS

What are UDR Usage Methods?

UDR Usage Methods is a module used to configure methods for identifying how the service was used (e.g. rental or download).

UDR Usage Methods can also be used as conditions for Tiered Rates in Usage Service Catalogs or Additive Discounts.

 

  • Navigate to UDR Usage Methods and explore existing entries via the Summary page.  
  • Click on the link (Name or Number) of the entry of your interest to enter the Data Entry page and see more detail. 
  • Use the Actions Menu to create a NEW UDR Usage Method, modify (EDIT) or DELETE an existing one.  
  • Use the BACK to return to the Summary page and CANCEL to revert any unwanted changes made to the UDR Usage Method.

Check the Validations & Restrictions Table below for a list of available Actions when working with UDR Usage Methods, including each Action's related validations and additional information.  View the Attributes Table for a comprehensive description of the UDR Usage Methods fields.

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Validations & Restrictions

ActionValidationsAdditional Information
Create
  • Mandatory Fields must be defined
  • Name and Alternative Code must be unique 
  •  Not applicable
Edit
  • Mandatory Fields must be defined
  • Name and Alternative Code must beunique
  •  Not applicable
Delete
  • It is not already used byUDRswhich:
    • have a 'Posted' Life Cycle State,
    • have a 'To Be Billed' or 'To Be Credited' Billing Directive
      AND
    • are not yet rated by the Billing Engine
  • They are not included in the list of 'Allowed' UDR Usage Methods in one of the available UDR Types. 
  • Deleted UDR Usage Methods are still visible onUDRswhich were created using those methods.

 

 Attributes

An * indicates a field is mandatory.

Name

Description

Main Information
Name*The UDR Usage Method name
Alternative CodeThe UDR Usage Method alternative code
DescriptionThe UDR Usage Method description
Log Information
Log DetailsThe standard set of Log Details information available in all entities.