'Revenue and Costs' or 'Revenue Only' During Service Plan Creation
Rating Mode determines whether either revenue or costs or both revenue and costs will be calculated for the Provider and all Resellers together with the extended price for the End Customer.
The following rating modes are possible:
- Revenue and Costs: Both revenue and costs are calculated for the provider and all reseller levels, as well as the extended price for the customer.
- Costs Only: Only provider costs are calculated for the service. Provider and reseller revenue is not calculated. Extended price for the customer is not calculated.
- Revenue Only: Only provider and reseller revenue is calculated for the service, as well as the extended price for the customer. Provider costs are not calculated.
To set Rating Mode
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When creating a service plan using Product Configuration Manager (PCM):
In the Service Plans configuration step, in the Additional Billing Features section, select Enable Volume Pricing Model.
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When creating a service plan using the classic Provider Control Panel (PCP):
In the Billing Terms configuration step, in the Additional Billing Features section, select Permanently Process Using Rating Engine.
Note: This section is displayed only when Rating Engine is installed and this section is enabled.
Rating Mode for the service plan under creation is set automatically to Revenue and Costs or Revenue Only depending on the following:
- Revenue and Costs is enabled if the service plan satisfies the Costs Only requirements.
- Revenue Only is enabled if the service plan does not satisfy the Costs Only requirements.