Running the Pricing Simulator

This section lists common elements and discusses how to run the pricing simulator.

Page Name	Definition Name	Usage
Simulator Page	EOEP_TEST	Use to test the pricing information that is set up with Enterprise Pricer and to select values for the transaction price-by keys that are used in the pricing simulation.
Pricing Keys, User Dates/Variables Page	EOEP_TEST_LN_KEY	Use to select and view the line-level pricing keys that are used in the pricing simulation. It also enables you to enter test values for user dates and user pricing variables. Simulator Page
Header Adjustments Page	EOEP_TEST_HD_ADJST	View the details of the adjustments that apply to the header. The link for this page is only available if adjustments apply to the header. Simulator Page
Line Adjustments Page	EOEP_TEST_LN_ADJST	View the details of the adjustments that apply to the line. You can view the adjusted unit price and the price rule, formula, and keys that are used for the adjustment. The link for this page is only available if adjustments apply to the line. Simulator Page

Field or Control	Description
Key field code	Represents the transaction field that is used to match to the price rules. The available values are based on the pricing keys established for the transaction. Note: You can update the pricing keys in the simulator in two places. Update the header level pricing keys on the main page of the Simulator page. The line-level pricing keys are updated on the Pricing Keys page.
Value	Represents the transaction value of the key field code. The available values are based on the selection in the Key field code field. Note: Line-level information that is entered in the Header Information section is applied to all lines in the simulation unless other values are entered explicitly for each line.

Use the Simulator page (EOEP_TEST) to use to test the pricing information that is set up with Enterprise Pricer and to select values for the transaction price-by keys that are used in the pricing simulation.

Navigation:

Pricing Configuration > Create Pricing Information > Price Simulation Tool
Promotions > Manage Promotions > Simulate Pricing
Click the Simulate Pricing link on the Promotions, Manage Promotions, Create Customer-Specific Promotion, Product Details or Product Prices page.

Note: When you use the simulator page, enter the arbitration plan, pricing key values, and product information. You must enter all applicable values for the transaction that you are trying to simulate, otherwise the system does not create the adjustments.

If you do not receive the desired results using the simulator, check that:

The price rule assigned to the arbitration plan has a status of Deployed or Ready to Test.
The quantity or amount reflect what was specified on the Formulas page of the price rule.
The date matches the date break of the formula.

Review the text in the Rule Definition group box on the Conditions page to ensure that it accurately reflects how the conditions for the rule are applied.

Field or Control	Description
Description	Enter descriptive text for each of the simulations that you are testing. For example, you might create one for giveaways, price overrides, and so on. You can save a simulation for later use and modify it as you make changes to the price lists, rules, and arbitration plan.

Header Information

Select information to simulate the transaction header and lines.

Field or Control	Description
Currency Code	Enter the currency code of the simulated transaction.
Base Currency	Enter the base currency of the business unit for the simulated transaction.
Transaction Date	Used to determine applicable price formulas. The current date appears by default.
Arbitration Plan	The list of available options is based on the transaction that you select. If you do not select an arbitration plan, the default is used.
Transaction to be Priced	Allows the user to test pricing for those child transactions whose Pricing Data Used is Parent Application on the Price Transaction Code page.

Line Information

Select the Line Info tab.

Select product, ordering unit of measure, pricing unit of measure (if applicable) and quantity to simulate the transaction line detail.

Field or Control	Description
Unit Cost	Enables you to specify the unit cost for the item directly in the simulator.
List Price	View the list or base price for the product.
Net Unit Price	View the price after the adjustments are applied.
Recurring Price and Frequency	Retrieves from the list price that is applied to the line. These fields appear only if you use PeopleSoft Order Capture.
Protected	Select if the product is price protected on the applied price list.
	Click the Pricing Keys, User Variables button to edit or view the pricing keys, user dates, and user variables for additional line level transaction information (in addition to the pricing keys on the Simulator page). You can use the page if you want to price the line by different values that the header or entire order. The available values are based on the pricing keys that are established for the transaction.
	Click the Adjustments button to view the line-level price adjustments for the simulation. The button is visible only if there are header or line adjustments that match the criteria of the price simulation.
Additional Information Tab	Use to enter the schedule ship and arrival dates for the order as well as to simulate different pricing for KVI, NDP, and regular products.
Pricing Details Tab	Use to view a summary result of the pricing process for the line.
Pricing Quantity	View the quantity in the pricing unit of measure that is used in the pricing calculation.
List Price Origin	View the origin of the list price. Price List: The price is retrieved from a price list. The price list ID appears next to Price List Origin field. Price List (base): The price is retrieved in the base currency from a price list. The price list ID appears next to Price List Origin field. Note: This value is used in PeopleSoft CRM only. Product Price: The price is retrieved from the Product Price definition. Product Price (base): The list price is retrieved in the base currency from the Product Price definition.
Price List ID	View the ID for the price list from which the list price is retrieved.
Pricing Base Price	View the base price for the item in the pricing UOM.
Pricing List Price	View the list price for the item in the pricing UOM.
Pricing Net Unit Price	View the net unit price for the item in the pricing UOM.
Payment Terms	View the terms that are retrieved from the price rule that matches the simulation. Note: This option is used in PeopleSoft SCM installations only.
Margin Violated	This box is checked if the line violates any minimum or maximum margin rules.

Product Adds

Additional lines for the Product Adds sorted and matched by the arbitration plan appear here.

Transaction Total

View the total net price for the simulated transaction including adjustments that apply to the entire order (total order discounts and total order surcharges).

Statistics

View statistical results of the simulation.

Calculate

Field or Control	Description
Calculate	Click to calculate or recalculate the price simulation and view the price adjustments.