1.4.1 Specifying Charge Details

When the details of a contract are captured, the charge components defined for the product will automatically apply on it. However, while processing a contract, you can change certain attributes of the charge component.

Note:

In case Charge Currency and Settlement currency are different, exchange rate is handled as per rate code specified in ‘Account Details’ tab in settlement button.
  1. On the Contract Online screen, click Charges.
    The Charges Details screen is displayed.
  2. On the Charge Details screen, specify the fields.
    For field details and description, refer to the below table.

    Table 1-5 Charge Details - Field Description

    Field Description
    Contract Reference

    The contract reference number of the contract you are processing will be displayed on this screen.

    Charge Association

    The charge components specified for the product to which you have linked the contract will be displayed in tabular columns. You can choose to waive these components for the contract you are processing.

    Event Sequence Number This displays the event number which depends on the life cycle of the contract processing. You cannot modify this value.
    Component The name given to the charge component will be displayed here. The attributes defined for this component will be displayed in the subsequent fields. For a charge component the following details are displayed:
    • The event that triggers the application of the charge being defined
    • If the charge is a rate, it is defaulted from the product. You cannot the change the rate at which the charge is calculated. However, you can modify the calculated charge amount.
    • The currency in which the charge is specified if it is a flat amount and the flat amount itself
    • If the charge component is to be considered for discount accrual on a constant yield basis, ‘Consider as Discount’ option will be checked. You cannot modify this value.
    Waived
    The attributes of a charge or fee defined for a product will be applied on all contracts involving the product. To waive the charge or fee on a contract you are processing, choose this option. The charge or fee will be calculated but not applied.

    Note:

    • If you waive the charge or a fee, the system will calculate the charge but does not affect the collection of charge or fee
    • If you opt for ‘Stop Association’, the system will NOT calculate the charge at all
    Accrual Required
    This option is defaulted from the product charge class maintenance and cannot be modified.

    Note:

    This option is disabled for BC contracts.