This section explains an overview of the accounting.
This function provides the basis to usage charge corresponding to the L-Platforms used by each tenant.
The accounting includes following functions.
Add, modify, or delete the accounting information of L-Platform templates. Based on the accounting information, usage fee (the estimated price) of L-Platform templates can be displayed on the L-Platform management window, etc. Usage charges can also be viewed in the usage charge window.
The database where the accounting information of L-Platform templates is stored is called the product master.
Note
Usage fee (the estimated price) for the L-Platform template will be displayed provided that settings for the estimated price display function are enabled. Refer to "8.7.1 Display Function Settings for Estimated Price" for information on settings for the estimated price display function.
Usage charges are calculated based on the amount that the L-Platform is used and the charge information. The calculated usage charge is sent to the email address specified in the tenant management window of the ROR console. The usage charge is also stored in the usage charge database.
Usage charges can be viewed in the ROR console. If necessary, the usage charge information can also be downloaded as a file.
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The operation image of accounting is shown below.
1. The infrastructure administrator registers L-Platform template information using the L-Platform management window of the ROR Console.
2. The infrastructure administrator registers the accounting information using the product master maintenance command. Refer to "15.3 Operate Accounting Information" for information on how to operate the accounting information.
3. The infrastructure administrator publishes the L-Platform template.
4. The infrastructure administrator creates tenants.
Set the cut-off date for the calculation of usage charges and the email address to send them to as necessary.
5. The subscriber references the usage fee (the estimated price) of the L-Platform templates displayed on the L-Platform management window, and subscribes to the L-Platform.
6. The tenant administrator references to the usage fee (the estimated price) of the L-Platform templates displayed in the Request on the ROR Console, then approves or rejects the subscription.
7. The infrastructure administrator views the monthly estimated charges for L-Platform templates displayed in the Request in the ROR console and assesses the L-Platform subscriptions.
8. The accounts manager receives the usage charge file.
Usage charges are automatically calculated based on the amount that each L-Platform is used and the charge information, then stored in the usage charge database. The usage charges for the previous month are confirmed the day after the cut-off date, and then sent as a usage charge file to the email address.
9. The accounts manager views the usage charge file, creates the invoice, and then sends it to the tenant.
10. The infrastructure administrator and the tenant administrator can view the confirmed usage charges. If necessary, the usage charge information can also be downloaded as a file.
