Usage Detail Records - Configuration Requirements

Learn to set up Usage Detail Records related business processes and rules. 

 Mandatory Configuration: Links to manuals of Usage Detail Records configuration modules that are required for the module to work correctly.

 Related Configuration: Links to manuals of configuration modules other than the Usage Detail Records's that offer additional functionality or are required for the module to work correctly.

 Optional Configuration: Links to manuals of Usage Detail Records configuration modules that offer additional functionality but are not required for the module to work correctly.

Mandatory Configuration

The following modules must be configured in order to use the Usage Detail Records:

Module NameManualDescription

UDR Types

Configuring UDR Types

Define UDR Types to classify and group UDRs based on their business application. UDR Types can be used to define restrictions such as mandatory information for each Type. For example, if the UDR Source Category is defined as 'mandatory' on the Type, the User must provide one of the Type's 'Allowed' Source Categories when ordering a Usage Service that is of the specific UDR Type.

Related Configuration

The following modules are relatedto,but are not a part of, Usage Detail Records. Such entities either:

  • Must be configured accordingly in order to be able to start using the Usage Detail Records module (Configuration Type = Mandatory).
    OR 
  • May be configured to use the Usage Detail Records module at its full capacity (Configuration Type = Optional).

 

Module NameModule ManualModule DescriptionConfiguration Type
Usage Service Catalog

Usage Service Catalogs 

Define a set of business rules, dependencies and prerequisites between Services that determine which are allowed to be offered to subscribers, their price rates and the conditions that should be fulfilled in order for those Services to become available.
If the Catalogs are not created, no Usage Services will be available for ordering and no UDRs created.
Mandatory
Subscription Billing Term DefinitionConfiguring Billing Term Subscription DefinitionsDefine the rules related to the billing of UDRs.
AVAILABLE FROM CRM.COM R10.0.0 - Rules will only be applicable for Normal Billing Term Subscriptions. Billing for Prepaid Billing Term Subscriptions takes place as soon as the 'Add Service Usage' Action is submitted.
Optional


Optional Configuration

The following entities are available and can be configured under Usage Detail Records.  A working CRM.COM model can exist without them being configured.

Module NameModule ManualModule Description

UDR Source Systems

Configuring UDR Source Systems

Define UDR Source Systems to identify the source system that created each UDR.

UDR Usage MethodsConfiguring UDR Usage MethodsDefine UDR Usage Methods to identify the method for which the Service was used (e.g. rental or download).
UDR DevicesConfiguring UDR DevicesDefine UDR Devices to identify the device on which the UDR will be provisioned.
UDR Source CategoriesConfiguring UDR Source CategoriesDefine UDR Source Categories to classify the UDR sources that initiated the Service into generic groups, based on specific similar attributes.
UDR Destination CategoriesConfiguring UDR Destination CategoriesDefine UDR Destination Categories to classify the UDR sources that received the Service into generic groups, based on specific similar attributes.