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DSC Delivery Sub-Group
21st January 2019
Agenda (1) Item Title Document Ref Lead Action Required From DSG
1 Welcome and Introductions Verbal Chair Introduce yourself
2 Meeting Minutes Verbal Chair Approval of the meeting minutes for the previous meeting
3 AQ Defects Spreadsheet published on Xoservecom
Michele DownesEamonn Darcy
None ndash For Information and Discussion
4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP POAP published on Xoservecom amp Slides
Richard Hadfield None ndash For Information and Discussion
5 UIG Update For Information
Slides only Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
6 Release 3
6a Release 3 Dashboard Slides Only Peter Hopkins None ndash For Information and Discussion
7 New Change Proposals For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability
CP published on Xoservecom
Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations None for this meeting
Agenda (2) Item Title Document Ref Lead Action Required From DSG
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered
Slides Only Emma Smith DSG to agree Solution Option
9b
XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation
Removed
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
10a
XRN4753 - CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
Verbal Paul Orsler None ndash For Information and Discussion
10b XRN4777 - Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
Slides only Megan Troth None ndash For Information and Discussion
11 Defect Dashboard Slides only Mark Tullett None ndash For Information and Discussion
Agenda (3) Item Title Document Ref Lead Action Required From DSG
12 Miscellaneous
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Slides Only Jonathan Heard None ndash For Information and Discussion
12b IX Update Slides Only John Woodward None ndash For Information and Discussion
12c JMDGMIS Overview Slides Only Simon Harris No Change - For Information Only
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
Verbal Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
12e ChMC Update Slides Only Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
Slides only Simon Harris Action required from DSG
13 Action Updates Action log to be published on Xoservecom
All Updates required on DSG owned actions (see below)
14 AOB Slides only Various TBC
3 AQ Defects
The AQ Defects published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 3 AQ Defects
4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
The Portfolio POAP published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 4 Portfolio POAP
RampN Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
2018 2019 2020
Release 2
Release 3
Feb-19
June-19
Sept-19 (EUC)
Nov-19
Minor Release D3
CSS CC
RETRO
UIG
Mod 621 ndash GB Charging Feb-20
June-20
Nov-20
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be a June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Minor Release D4
CSSB (Procurement)
2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
R2 PIS
R3 T1 - Imp Testing
Feb-19 Imp
Jun-19 Design Build Testing Imp PIS
EUC Design Build Testing Imp 1 Imp
2 Nov-
19 Capture Governance Design Build amp UT ST SIT UAT MT Imp PIS
MR
cssB Potential Activity Procurement
Retro Jun-2020
UIG 2019 2020
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk
Impa
cts CUT ST SIT UAT UT IDR
Imp
PIS
UKL CUT UKL ST UKL AT amp RT UKL PT
UKL RT
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Code
Merge
Design
Build
ST amp Assurance
CM PT RT
IMP
PIS
Potential Activity
Closedown
T2 - IMP Closedown
CSS CC Procurement High Level Design Detailed Design Build Test
BER Approval 100418
Change Pack Issue 091118
ChMC Scope Approval 121218
EQRBER Approval To be re-baselined
2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
Feb-19
Jun-19
Sep-19 EUC
Nov-19
MR
cssB Procurement
RETRO Potential Activity
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk Im
pact
s
Change Pack Issue 071218
Change Pack Issue 140618
BER Approved
No Governance planned - Awaiting BID Outcome Feb 2019
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Change Pack Issued June 18
Change Pack Issue
BER Approval 090110
BER Approved Change Pack Issue 211218
cssCC
Complete
On track
At risk
Key
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Agenda (1) Item Title Document Ref Lead Action Required From DSG
1 Welcome and Introductions Verbal Chair Introduce yourself
2 Meeting Minutes Verbal Chair Approval of the meeting minutes for the previous meeting
3 AQ Defects Spreadsheet published on Xoservecom
Michele DownesEamonn Darcy
None ndash For Information and Discussion
4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP POAP published on Xoservecom amp Slides
Richard Hadfield None ndash For Information and Discussion
5 UIG Update For Information
Slides only Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
6 Release 3
6a Release 3 Dashboard Slides Only Peter Hopkins None ndash For Information and Discussion
7 New Change Proposals For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability
CP published on Xoservecom
Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations None for this meeting
Agenda (2) Item Title Document Ref Lead Action Required From DSG
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered
Slides Only Emma Smith DSG to agree Solution Option
9b
XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation
Removed
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
10a
XRN4753 - CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
Verbal Paul Orsler None ndash For Information and Discussion
10b XRN4777 - Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
Slides only Megan Troth None ndash For Information and Discussion
11 Defect Dashboard Slides only Mark Tullett None ndash For Information and Discussion
Agenda (3) Item Title Document Ref Lead Action Required From DSG
12 Miscellaneous
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Slides Only Jonathan Heard None ndash For Information and Discussion
12b IX Update Slides Only John Woodward None ndash For Information and Discussion
12c JMDGMIS Overview Slides Only Simon Harris No Change - For Information Only
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
Verbal Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
12e ChMC Update Slides Only Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
Slides only Simon Harris Action required from DSG
13 Action Updates Action log to be published on Xoservecom
All Updates required on DSG owned actions (see below)
14 AOB Slides only Various TBC
3 AQ Defects
The AQ Defects published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 3 AQ Defects
4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
The Portfolio POAP published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 4 Portfolio POAP
RampN Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
2018 2019 2020
Release 2
Release 3
Feb-19
June-19
Sept-19 (EUC)
Nov-19
Minor Release D3
CSS CC
RETRO
UIG
Mod 621 ndash GB Charging Feb-20
June-20
Nov-20
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be a June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Minor Release D4
CSSB (Procurement)
2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
R2 PIS
R3 T1 - Imp Testing
Feb-19 Imp
Jun-19 Design Build Testing Imp PIS
EUC Design Build Testing Imp 1 Imp
2 Nov-
19 Capture Governance Design Build amp UT ST SIT UAT MT Imp PIS
MR
cssB Potential Activity Procurement
Retro Jun-2020
UIG 2019 2020
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk
Impa
cts CUT ST SIT UAT UT IDR
Imp
PIS
UKL CUT UKL ST UKL AT amp RT UKL PT
UKL RT
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Code
Merge
Design
Build
ST amp Assurance
CM PT RT
IMP
PIS
Potential Activity
Closedown
T2 - IMP Closedown
CSS CC Procurement High Level Design Detailed Design Build Test
BER Approval 100418
Change Pack Issue 091118
ChMC Scope Approval 121218
EQRBER Approval To be re-baselined
2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
Feb-19
Jun-19
Sep-19 EUC
Nov-19
MR
cssB Procurement
RETRO Potential Activity
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk Im
pact
s
Change Pack Issue 071218
Change Pack Issue 140618
BER Approved
No Governance planned - Awaiting BID Outcome Feb 2019
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Change Pack Issued June 18
Change Pack Issue
BER Approval 090110
BER Approved Change Pack Issue 211218
cssCC
Complete
On track
At risk
Key
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Agenda (2) Item Title Document Ref Lead Action Required From DSG
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered
Slides Only Emma Smith DSG to agree Solution Option
9b
XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation
Removed
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
10a
XRN4753 - CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
Verbal Paul Orsler None ndash For Information and Discussion
10b XRN4777 - Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
Slides only Megan Troth None ndash For Information and Discussion
11 Defect Dashboard Slides only Mark Tullett None ndash For Information and Discussion
Agenda (3) Item Title Document Ref Lead Action Required From DSG
12 Miscellaneous
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Slides Only Jonathan Heard None ndash For Information and Discussion
12b IX Update Slides Only John Woodward None ndash For Information and Discussion
12c JMDGMIS Overview Slides Only Simon Harris No Change - For Information Only
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
Verbal Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
12e ChMC Update Slides Only Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
Slides only Simon Harris Action required from DSG
13 Action Updates Action log to be published on Xoservecom
All Updates required on DSG owned actions (see below)
14 AOB Slides only Various TBC
3 AQ Defects
The AQ Defects published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 3 AQ Defects
4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
The Portfolio POAP published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 4 Portfolio POAP
RampN Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
2018 2019 2020
Release 2
Release 3
Feb-19
June-19
Sept-19 (EUC)
Nov-19
Minor Release D3
CSS CC
RETRO
UIG
Mod 621 ndash GB Charging Feb-20
June-20
Nov-20
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be a June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Minor Release D4
CSSB (Procurement)
2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
R2 PIS
R3 T1 - Imp Testing
Feb-19 Imp
Jun-19 Design Build Testing Imp PIS
EUC Design Build Testing Imp 1 Imp
2 Nov-
19 Capture Governance Design Build amp UT ST SIT UAT MT Imp PIS
MR
cssB Potential Activity Procurement
Retro Jun-2020
UIG 2019 2020
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk
Impa
cts CUT ST SIT UAT UT IDR
Imp
PIS
UKL CUT UKL ST UKL AT amp RT UKL PT
UKL RT
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Code
Merge
Design
Build
ST amp Assurance
CM PT RT
IMP
PIS
Potential Activity
Closedown
T2 - IMP Closedown
CSS CC Procurement High Level Design Detailed Design Build Test
BER Approval 100418
Change Pack Issue 091118
ChMC Scope Approval 121218
EQRBER Approval To be re-baselined
2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
Feb-19
Jun-19
Sep-19 EUC
Nov-19
MR
cssB Procurement
RETRO Potential Activity
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk Im
pact
s
Change Pack Issue 071218
Change Pack Issue 140618
BER Approved
No Governance planned - Awaiting BID Outcome Feb 2019
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Change Pack Issued June 18
Change Pack Issue
BER Approval 090110
BER Approved Change Pack Issue 211218
cssCC
Complete
On track
At risk
Key
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Agenda (3) Item Title Document Ref Lead Action Required From DSG
12 Miscellaneous
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Slides Only Jonathan Heard None ndash For Information and Discussion
12b IX Update Slides Only John Woodward None ndash For Information and Discussion
12c JMDGMIS Overview Slides Only Simon Harris No Change - For Information Only
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
Verbal Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
12e ChMC Update Slides Only Emma Smith None ndash For Information and Discussion
12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
Slides only Simon Harris Action required from DSG
13 Action Updates Action log to be published on Xoservecom
All Updates required on DSG owned actions (see below)
14 AOB Slides only Various TBC
3 AQ Defects
The AQ Defects published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 3 AQ Defects
4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
The Portfolio POAP published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 4 Portfolio POAP
RampN Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
2018 2019 2020
Release 2
Release 3
Feb-19
June-19
Sept-19 (EUC)
Nov-19
Minor Release D3
CSS CC
RETRO
UIG
Mod 621 ndash GB Charging Feb-20
June-20
Nov-20
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be a June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Minor Release D4
CSSB (Procurement)
2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
R2 PIS
R3 T1 - Imp Testing
Feb-19 Imp
Jun-19 Design Build Testing Imp PIS
EUC Design Build Testing Imp 1 Imp
2 Nov-
19 Capture Governance Design Build amp UT ST SIT UAT MT Imp PIS
MR
cssB Potential Activity Procurement
Retro Jun-2020
UIG 2019 2020
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk
Impa
cts CUT ST SIT UAT UT IDR
Imp
PIS
UKL CUT UKL ST UKL AT amp RT UKL PT
UKL RT
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Code
Merge
Design
Build
ST amp Assurance
CM PT RT
IMP
PIS
Potential Activity
Closedown
T2 - IMP Closedown
CSS CC Procurement High Level Design Detailed Design Build Test
BER Approval 100418
Change Pack Issue 091118
ChMC Scope Approval 121218
EQRBER Approval To be re-baselined
2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
Feb-19
Jun-19
Sep-19 EUC
Nov-19
MR
cssB Procurement
RETRO Potential Activity
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk Im
pact
s
Change Pack Issue 071218
Change Pack Issue 140618
BER Approved
No Governance planned - Awaiting BID Outcome Feb 2019
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Change Pack Issued June 18
Change Pack Issue
BER Approval 090110
BER Approved Change Pack Issue 211218
cssCC
Complete
On track
At risk
Key
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
3 AQ Defects
The AQ Defects published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 3 AQ Defects
4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
The Portfolio POAP published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 4 Portfolio POAP
RampN Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
2018 2019 2020
Release 2
Release 3
Feb-19
June-19
Sept-19 (EUC)
Nov-19
Minor Release D3
CSS CC
RETRO
UIG
Mod 621 ndash GB Charging Feb-20
June-20
Nov-20
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be a June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Minor Release D4
CSSB (Procurement)
2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
R2 PIS
R3 T1 - Imp Testing
Feb-19 Imp
Jun-19 Design Build Testing Imp PIS
EUC Design Build Testing Imp 1 Imp
2 Nov-
19 Capture Governance Design Build amp UT ST SIT UAT MT Imp PIS
MR
cssB Potential Activity Procurement
Retro Jun-2020
UIG 2019 2020
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk
Impa
cts CUT ST SIT UAT UT IDR
Imp
PIS
UKL CUT UKL ST UKL AT amp RT UKL PT
UKL RT
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Code
Merge
Design
Build
ST amp Assurance
CM PT RT
IMP
PIS
Potential Activity
Closedown
T2 - IMP Closedown
CSS CC Procurement High Level Design Detailed Design Build Test
BER Approval 100418
Change Pack Issue 091118
ChMC Scope Approval 121218
EQRBER Approval To be re-baselined
2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
Feb-19
Jun-19
Sep-19 EUC
Nov-19
MR
cssB Procurement
RETRO Potential Activity
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk Im
pact
s
Change Pack Issue 071218
Change Pack Issue 140618
BER Approved
No Governance planned - Awaiting BID Outcome Feb 2019
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Change Pack Issued June 18
Change Pack Issue
BER Approval 090110
BER Approved Change Pack Issue 211218
cssCC
Complete
On track
At risk
Key
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
The Portfolio POAP published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 4 Portfolio POAP
RampN Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
2018 2019 2020
Release 2
Release 3
Feb-19
June-19
Sept-19 (EUC)
Nov-19
Minor Release D3
CSS CC
RETRO
UIG
Mod 621 ndash GB Charging Feb-20
June-20
Nov-20
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be a June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Minor Release D4
CSSB (Procurement)
2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
R2 PIS
R3 T1 - Imp Testing
Feb-19 Imp
Jun-19 Design Build Testing Imp PIS
EUC Design Build Testing Imp 1 Imp
2 Nov-
19 Capture Governance Design Build amp UT ST SIT UAT MT Imp PIS
MR
cssB Potential Activity Procurement
Retro Jun-2020
UIG 2019 2020
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk
Impa
cts CUT ST SIT UAT UT IDR
Imp
PIS
UKL CUT UKL ST UKL AT amp RT UKL PT
UKL RT
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Code
Merge
Design
Build
ST amp Assurance
CM PT RT
IMP
PIS
Potential Activity
Closedown
T2 - IMP Closedown
CSS CC Procurement High Level Design Detailed Design Build Test
BER Approval 100418
Change Pack Issue 091118
ChMC Scope Approval 121218
EQRBER Approval To be re-baselined
2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
Feb-19
Jun-19
Sep-19 EUC
Nov-19
MR
cssB Procurement
RETRO Potential Activity
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk Im
pact
s
Change Pack Issue 071218
Change Pack Issue 140618
BER Approved
No Governance planned - Awaiting BID Outcome Feb 2019
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Change Pack Issued June 18
Change Pack Issue
BER Approval 090110
BER Approved Change Pack Issue 211218
cssCC
Complete
On track
At risk
Key
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
RampN Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
2018 2019 2020
Release 2
Release 3
Feb-19
June-19
Sept-19 (EUC)
Nov-19
Minor Release D3
CSS CC
RETRO
UIG
Mod 621 ndash GB Charging Feb-20
June-20
Nov-20
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be a June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Minor Release D4
CSSB (Procurement)
2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
R2 PIS
R3 T1 - Imp Testing
Feb-19 Imp
Jun-19 Design Build Testing Imp PIS
EUC Design Build Testing Imp 1 Imp
2 Nov-
19 Capture Governance Design Build amp UT ST SIT UAT MT Imp PIS
MR
cssB Potential Activity Procurement
Retro Jun-2020
UIG 2019 2020
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk
Impa
cts CUT ST SIT UAT UT IDR
Imp
PIS
UKL CUT UKL ST UKL AT amp RT UKL PT
UKL RT
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Code
Merge
Design
Build
ST amp Assurance
CM PT RT
IMP
PIS
Potential Activity
Closedown
T2 - IMP Closedown
CSS CC Procurement High Level Design Detailed Design Build Test
BER Approval 100418
Change Pack Issue 091118
ChMC Scope Approval 121218
EQRBER Approval To be re-baselined
2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
Feb-19
Jun-19
Sep-19 EUC
Nov-19
MR
cssB Procurement
RETRO Potential Activity
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk Im
pact
s
Change Pack Issue 071218
Change Pack Issue 140618
BER Approved
No Governance planned - Awaiting BID Outcome Feb 2019
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Change Pack Issued June 18
Change Pack Issue
BER Approval 090110
BER Approved Change Pack Issue 211218
cssCC
Complete
On track
At risk
Key
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
R2 PIS
R3 T1 - Imp Testing
Feb-19 Imp
Jun-19 Design Build Testing Imp PIS
EUC Design Build Testing Imp 1 Imp
2 Nov-
19 Capture Governance Design Build amp UT ST SIT UAT MT Imp PIS
MR
cssB Potential Activity Procurement
Retro Jun-2020
UIG 2019 2020
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk
Impa
cts CUT ST SIT UAT UT IDR
Imp
PIS
UKL CUT UKL ST UKL AT amp RT UKL PT
UKL RT
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release (tbc) bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Code
Merge
Design
Build
ST amp Assurance
CM PT RT
IMP
PIS
Potential Activity
Closedown
T2 - IMP Closedown
CSS CC Procurement High Level Design Detailed Design Build Test
BER Approval 100418
Change Pack Issue 091118
ChMC Scope Approval 121218
EQRBER Approval To be re-baselined
2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
Feb-19
Jun-19
Sep-19 EUC
Nov-19
MR
cssB Procurement
RETRO Potential Activity
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk Im
pact
s
Change Pack Issue 071218
Change Pack Issue 140618
BER Approved
No Governance planned - Awaiting BID Outcome Feb 2019
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Change Pack Issued June 18
Change Pack Issue
BER Approval 090110
BER Approved Change Pack Issue 211218
cssCC
Complete
On track
At risk
Key
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
BER Approval 100418
Change Pack Issue 091118
ChMC Scope Approval 121218
EQRBER Approval To be re-baselined
2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
2018 2019 2020
Feb-19
Jun-19
Sep-19 EUC
Nov-19
MR
cssB Procurement
RETRO Potential Activity
Mod
621
ndash U
k Li
nk Im
pact
s
Change Pack Issue 071218
Change Pack Issue 140618
BER Approved
No Governance planned - Awaiting BID Outcome Feb 2019
bull Assumes February Release continue to be documentation only release bull Assumes RETRO will be June 2020 Major Release Delivery bull Please note that this is all potential activity within UK Link over the next 36 months
Change Pack Issued June 18
Change Pack Issue
BER Approval 090110
BER Approved Change Pack Issue 211218
cssCC
Complete
On track
At risk
Key
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status
Xos Proposed Prioritsation
Score
Proposed RampN Release Complexity Finance
June 19
4670 Reject a replacement read where the read provided is identical to that already held in UK Link for the same read date In Delivery 27 June 2019 Low Xoserve
4687 PSR updates for large domestic sites In Delivery 37 June 2019 Low Shippers
4676 Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5 In Delivery 67 June 2019 Medium Xoserve Feb-19 4454 Cadent Billing ndash DN Sales (outbound services) In Delivery 61 Feb 2019 High Cadent Gas
Feb 19 Doc Release
44531 Amendment to JobUPD hierarchies to show lsquoirrelevantrsquo datasets - Feb 2019 - Tbc 4770 NDM Sample Data ndash Mod 0654 Delivery Awaiting HLE 35 Feb 2019 Medium Tbc
- 19727 Ability to Accept Extended Reading Indexes of up to 12 characters - - Feb 2019 - Tbc - 2024 The inclusion of rejection code SAN00001 in the rejection code list - - Feb 2019 - Tbc
Sept 19 4376 GB Charging amp Incremental (IP PARCA) Capacity Allocation Change Delivery (2019) In Delivery 31 September 2019 High NTS
4665 Creation of new End User Categories In Delivery 52 JuneSep-2019 High Shippers
Minor Release Drop 3
4690 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 In Delivery 32 Feb 2019 Medium Shippers
4717 Use of up to date Forecast weather data in first NDM Nominations Run Undergoing HLSOIA 35 Feb 2019 High Shippers
Nov-19
4679 Requiring a Meter Reading following a change of Local Distribution Zone or Exit Zone CP high level solution approved at ChMC 41 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4725 New read reason type for LIS estimate readings CP high level solution approved at ChMC 28 November 2019 Medium Xoserve
4621 Suspension of the validation between meter index and unconverted index CP high level solution approved at ChMC 29 November 2019 Medium Shipper
4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file CP high level solution approved at ChMC 24 November 2019 Tbc IGT DNs
Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Proposed Release XRN Change Title Current Status Xos Proposed
Prioritsation Score Proposed RampN
Release Complexity Finance
Unallocated
4044 Extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites A7 - CP awaiting ChMC solution approval 41 Unallocated Medium tbc
4474 Delivery of Retro A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 40 Unallocated Tbc DN
4541 Read Design Gaps - Missing Override Flags In RGMA and Retro Files Linked to Retro (4474)
A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 39 Unallocated Tbc DN
4584 Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 21 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4627 Consequential Central Switching Services A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 57 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4645 The rejection of incrementing reads submitted for an Isolated Supply Meter Point (RGMA flows) A5a - Solution Development 48 Unallocated Tbc ShipperDN
4713 Actual read following estimated transfer read calculating AQ of 1 (linked to XRN4690) A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4772 Composite Weather Variable (CWV) Improvements A5b - Undergoing Solution Impact Assessment 39 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4779 UNC Modification 0657S - Adding AQ reporting to the PARR Schedule reporting suite A5 - CP in capture with DSG 40 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4780 Inclusion of Meter Asset Provider Identity (MAP Id) in the UK Link system (CSS Consequential Change) A5 - CP in capture with DSG 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4789 Updating Shipper Reporting Packs and glossary A5 - CP in capture with DSG 9 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4795 Amendments to the PARR (520a) reporting A5c - Undergoing Solution Impact Review 44 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4801 Additional information to be made viewable on DES A3 ndash CP within initial view 27 Unallocated Tbc Tbc
4691 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CGI Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4692 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (CIN Files) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated Medium DN
4693 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats Files Affected CIC CIR CAI CAO DCI DCO CIN CCN CUN Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4694 CSEPs IGT and GT File Formats (Create new data validations ) Awaiting ChMC Solution Approval 32 Unallocated High DN
4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates A5a - Solution Development 30 Unallocated Tbc Shippers
4674 Corrective meter exchange to be reflective on DES A9 - Internal change progressing through capture 32 Unallocated Medium Tbc
Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Background bull Modification 0658 lsquoCDSP to identify and develop improvements to LDZ settlement processesrsquo
approved by Ofgem on 6th July 2018 ndash Modification raised to authorise the CDSP to assign resources and incur costs related to a
task force to investigate the causes and influencers of Unidentified Gas (UIG) with a target of reducing the volatility and scale of UIG and developing a robust predictive model for daily UIG for use by all parties
bull BER for Change Reference Number XRN4695 lsquoInvestigating causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gasrsquo approved at ChMC on 11th July 2018
ndash This Change Proposal added an additional service line into the DSC to enable Xoserve access to investigate using resources and technology causes and contributors to levels and volatility of Unidentified Gas Xoserve is to provide monthly update reports and recommend proposals and subsequent changes or modifications for the industry
bull The following slides provide ndash Task force dashboard ndash POAP ndash Reporting on budget ndash Task force next steps
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
UIG Task Force Dashboard
G
RAG
Time G
Cost G
Benefit NA
Progress since last month - key milestones Workstream Date Status
Publication of Sprint 4 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0811 C
Publication of Sprint 5 Executive Summary IA amp AA 2211 C
Publication of Sprint 6 Executive Summary IA amp AA 0612 C
Present documented Recommendations at ChMC December
IA amp AA 1212 C
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 0712 C
Priorities for next month ndash key milestones Workstream Date Status Publication of Findings amp Recommendations ongoing IA amp AA 0712
G
AUGE amp PAFA ndash Task force present recommendations IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend ChMC IA amp AA 090119 G
Attend UIG working group IA amp AA 220119 G
Run UIG Recommendation day under UIG work group banner IA amp AA 280119 G
Overall RAG status
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Plan on Page Delivery team milestone
Advanced Analytics I DSC ChMC
governance C Completed
activity
September October November December January
0309 1009 1709 2409 0110 0810 1510 2210 2910 0511 1211 1911 2611 0312 1012 1712 2412 3112 0701 1401 2101 2801
Issue analysis and tracking (Investigation Tracker updated and published bi-weekly)
0309 Kick-off workshop with Vendor
I 1209 DSC
ChMC I 1010 DSC
ChMC
C
Develop and manage shipper action plans (linked to Investigation Log)
Sprint 1
Sprint 2
Sprint 3
2210 Action plan template developed
Sprint 4
Sprint 5
Sprint 6
I 0711 DCS
ChMC
I 1212 DSC
ChMC
C
C
2708 Sprint 1 Exec Summary
C
1210 Publish Industry Data Tree
C
Sprints 4-6 to continue at the same pace and follow directly after the initial sprints
to maintain momentum and ensure existing team resources are fully utilised A 14-day stand-down period applies at
any time
1010 Agree appropriate forum for creation of shipper dashboards
C
C 1210 Sprint 2 Exec Summary
I 0210
Extraordinary DSC ChMC
I TBC Extraordinary
DSC ChMC
C 2510 Sprint 3 Exec Summary
0811 Sprint 4 Exec Summary
2211 Sprint 5 Exec Summary
0512 Sprint 6 Exec Summary
C C
Develop Findings template and Recommendation Packs
I 0901 DSC
ChMC 2801 CUSTOMER
RECOMMENDATION DAY
C
Investigation Analysis
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Overview Of Taskforce Funding
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Taskforce Next Steps 28th January 2019 ndash Taskforce Recommendation WalkthroughUIG Working Group bull Taskforce present findings for each investigation line which has a set of options to
support the reduction of UIG bull Taskforce share Xoserve recommended options bull Taskforce share their view of suggested priority per investigation line bull Taskforce support customers with any questions bull All Industry parties engage with discussion of optionssuggest other options Agree next steps per investigation line - bull Which option(s) are being taken forward (where agreement is reached) bull Next set of actions required to move investigation line(s) forwards bull Whorsquos ownershipsponsorship bull Which forum is it being taken to and when (if readyappropriate)
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
January 21st 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
21st January 2019
Overall Project RAG Status G
PlanTime Risks and Issues Cost Resources
RAG Status G A G G
Status Explanation
Objective Full project delivery of UK Link Future Release 3 Scope
PlanTime
bull The progress against each track is as below- bull Track 1 (13 Changes)
bull 5 minor defects reported All fixes now deployed to production bull PIS period completed and handover to IS Operations team concluded
bull Track 2 (XRN 4454 Cadent NG) bull All testing phases complete bull iDR Scheduled for 2301 bull Cutover to commence 1st February bull PIS to commence from 4th February
Risks and Issues
bull Issue against XRN 4534 RGMA Validation Rules bull Production defects now resolved by production operations team bull AT has re-started bull Update provided at ChMC on 9th January advising we are working towards March 1st Implementation bull HL Timeline to be shared with ChMC members bull Further progress to be provided in February to ChMC members
bull Next step bull Continue with AT and RT monitor level of risk and provide further update to ChMC members in February
Cost bull Full Delivery costs approved at ChMC in April 2018 Revision to accommodate XRN4454 (Cadent) delivery approved at December ChMC
Resources bull Additional resource support to deliver XRN4454 in place bull SME resource requirements for track 1 PIS track 2 AT MT RT phases is being managed weekly with internal Xoserve teams
XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
UK Link Release 3 - Plan Primary Scope Scoping Initiation Delivery Realisation
Stage Scope
Prioritisation
Scope Defined Funding Initiation Analysis
and HLD Detailed Design
Build amp System Test
Acceptance Test
Performance Test
Market Trials
Regression Test Imp PIS
Track 1 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 040618 130818 070918 191018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 1 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 040618 130818 070918 251018 081018 221018 021118 040118
Track 2 Baseline
Plan 100118 070218 11041
8 130418 130418 300618 240918 051118 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
Track 2 Current
Plan 10018 070218 11041
8 131217 130418 300618
Build Complete
ST synergised
with AT
141218 NA 141218 180118 010219 080319
RAG Key ndash Milestones are end dates
Closedown expected to finish this week Synergised ST and AT date
Milestone date forecast to be missed Milestone date forecast to be at risk Milestone date forecast to be met Milestone completed PlanningMilestone date to be confirmed
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
7 New Change Proposals
For Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
7a XRN4833 - Roll Out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability Change Proposal published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 7a XRN4833
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
bull None for this meeting
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
9a XRN4803 - Amend AQI validationprocessing for reason 4 when the Meter Point was previously Shipperless or Unregistered 9b XRN4806 - Additional data at National Level to support UIG Allocation validation - Removed
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
DSG Solution options
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Change information ndash AQ Correction
bull Reason code 4 allows the Registered User to amend the AQ following submission of a meter reading that rejects as fails the outer tolerance validation
bull Current validation checks the AQ has been re-calculated when assessing the AQ correction request
bull If the site was previously shipperless or unregistered the request will reject if the AQ has not previously been recalcuated
bull AQ is incorrect and cannot be amended and reads continue to be rejected
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Possible solution options
1 Do nothing and leave validation as is 2 Remove the lsquocalculatedrsquo validation check when a
site is was unregistered or shipperless prior to current registration
3 Create a new AQ Correction reason code for sites that arewere unregisteredshipperless (please note this would need a modification)
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
bull 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
bull 10b XRN4777 Acceptance of Contact Details Updates
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file Verbal update provided by Paul Orsler
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
High Level Solution Option Assessment
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Change Overview XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
Prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Shippers were able to submit the Contact Detail updates with the same effective date as the date on which the transaction was submitted to UK Link systems This CP seeks to develop a solution that reverts the outcomes of Shipper notifications of amended to Contact Details to those experienced prior to the Project Nexus Implementation Date Currently in UK Link any files not received by 1600hrs are be processed the following Supply Point System Business Day (SPSBD) Given that the UK Link System Application business rules will not allow any retrospective effective dates in comparison to the processing date it effectively means that any records submitted after the cut off will be rejected where the effective date matches the processing date
Solution Options
Additional Job instance
Validate the effective date with the received date
1
2
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment 1 - Additional Job instance
SAP ISU To introduce an additional instance to process contact details on the same day(executed at an agreed cut off time) after the existing job that runs between 1730 and 1800 to take into account any late additional files sent This could stop the records with the effective date matching the submission date being rejected as it would prevent them being processed in next dayrsquos run There will be an additional sweep required as the core UK Link processes (UMRUBR) are running during the evening hours There is a risk that some files may run over midnight into next day which doesnrsquot solve the original issue as these files would be processed incorrectly as they currently are
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull New cut off time will be introduced bull No Impacts to any external systems bull Changes anticipated in CNC and EMC
file bull No market trials is needed bull There could be an instance of large files
which are required to be cleared bull Efforts for the third party arenrsquot
included(Control M)
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
1
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment 2 - Validate the EFFECTIVE DATE with the RECEIVED DATE
SAP ISU This is to change the validation in the UK Link system where the system would need to compare received dates and the effective dates within the file(CNC and EMC) instead of the processing date and the effective dates as done in the current world If the EFFECTIVE date is less than the RECEIVED date then the file will get rejected else would be accepted if all the other validations are passed (as per the BAU process)
Impacted Systems
Assumptions
bull CNC and EMC will be having this validation
bull No Impacts to any external systems bull No market trials is needed bull No new additional batch job instance to
be added for the files
Overall Impact Release Type High Level Cost Estimate
Medium Minor TBC
Marketflow SAP PO SAP ISU
Gemini
SAP BW
CMS
DES API
Impact
2
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Scheduling change
Shippers
Existing
Introduce a new batch instance for processing of CNC and EMC
G
G
G
G
A
G
A
1
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
System Component
Development Type
Impacted User(s)
Build Type
Change Description
Requirement Clarity
Change Complexity
Integration Complexity
Test Data Prep Complexity
Test Execution
Regression Testing Impact
Performance Impact
SAP ISU
SPA
Code Change
Shippers
Existing
Code change will be to Validate the effective date with the received date instead of the processing date
G
A
G
G
A
G
G
2
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N Y Y
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
1
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment Process Area Complexity File
Formats Exceptions External Screens Batch Jobs Performance
Test
SPA M N N N N N
Metering (Reads) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Reconciliation na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Capacity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Commodity na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Amendment na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Invoicing ndash Other na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Rolling AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Formula Year AQ na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
RGMA na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
DSC Service na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
Other (Weather Values) na H M L na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N na Y N
2
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
11 Defect Summary
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Defect Summary Stats Stats as per HPQC extract taken on Wednesday 16th January 2019
Defect Landscape (OpenClosed vrs PGLNew)
PGL Defects Newly Discovered Defects GRAND RELEASE TOTALS D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 TOTAL D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 Not Set TOTAL
Urgent Fix (D1D2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 10 1 0 26 26 Amendment Invoice Task Force 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 6 6 R305 - 25th January 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 0 9 9 R306 - 8th February 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 5 5 On Hold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Requires CR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 6 6 Release Planning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Future Release Dependent 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 Currently Unallocated 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 33 21 0 4 58 60
TOTAL OPEN 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 64 42 1 5 112 114 Closed as Rejected 0 0 3 14 6 23 0 11 36 33 1 3 84 107 Closed as CR 0 0 3 8 0 11 0 0 6 4 0 0 10 21 Closed - Deployed to Production 0 7 28 58 9 102 9 212 421 180 13 10 845 947
TOTAL CLOSED 0 7 34 80 15 136 9 223 463 217 14 13 939 1075 GRAND TOTAL 0 7 31 73 16 138 9 223 521 255 15 18 1051 1189
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
R304 The below fixes were all deployed to production on the 11th Jan in Release 304
Release 305 is scheduled for 25th January 2019 but will likely be a smaller release due to the code freeze in place to support Release 3 Track 2
Defect ID Status Description Release 1072 Closed - Deployed to Production Description of issue Site visit reads can be input but cannot view meter reading enquiry R304 1089 Closed - Deployed to Production Incorrect Volume Calculation Rec Correction Tool R304 1121 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Tracker - exception date 09072018 R304 1127 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- Gemini Work tiem not generated R304 1135 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ_REVIEW table shows EUC Change Reason populated R304 1142 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP- New Ticket Request - SAP_ISU - Winter Consumption Correction R304 1148 Closed - Deployed to Production SPA - FACTs screen are showing incorrect dates R304 1161 Closed - Deployed to Production Issue with shipper transfer opening read submission window R304 1165 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-AQ Correction EUC Issue R304 1194 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP ISU - Incorrect Uncorrected read in MBR file R304 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure R304 1235 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP_BW - DA_FCAST_ALLOC_SHPR_UIG R304 1242 Closed - Deployed to Production SAP-BW - Missing data - DUK_ARSR R304
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
958 Ready For Assurance READS
Unable to upload reads for Class 4 Prime site using read entry screen in case of device removalchange
720 Ready For Assurance READS Linked to 761amp 1082- Prime and Sub - Metering Changes previously 720
1000 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 720 and 761 - Class 4 prime rec checking co-terminus reads on sub site which was isolatedno devices allocated
1052 Ready For Assurance READS
Linked with 1195 - SAP - System has generated an incorrect positive Negative volume when there is estimated read in rec calculation TTZ being considered as -1
1073 Ready for Internal Testing READS
RN30 exception is getting created incorrectly on a MPRN where class change ( Class 4 to class 3 ) as well as shipper transfer has happened on the same day
1122 Clarification Required READS
Incorrect consumption on RGMA removal MRO when there is an RGMA update for the removal date
1123 Ready For Assurance READS NON-SAP - DES Access_MPRN
1125 Ready For Assurance READS SAP - Incorrect reconciliation whenever site visit read is received between two actual reads
1136 DRS Needed RGMA SAP Incorrect entry in BILL ADJUST table for BC Trigger 1137 Assigned READS SAP - TTZ Issue in case of next actual as 1 in RGMA 1138 DRS completed INV SAP- ASPAML issue - incident to be raised 1153 Assigned RGMA SAP-CMS reference number missing in AML 1154 Failed assurance READS Bill Blocks Not Applied for All MR07s (2 Scenarios Described with Examples
1172 Ready for Internal Testing INV SAP- Class 1 or 2 Sites populating Incorrect Run ID as SSP instead of LSP
1173 New INV (CR307 Phase-3)
1175 Ready for Internal Testing READS SAP- Defect to be raised - PampS Data present in AML File
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 2 Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Primary Business Process Description
1178 Fix In Progress RGMA Future Release Dependent UMR amp RGMA read on same day - Bill Doc Reversal Issue
1199 DRS Needed READS Issue with read entry screen when reads are uploaded with TTZ of 1 and next read also has TTZ of 1
1210 New INV Not Populating The MPRN Number in K89 field
1214 New INV Re-rec documents spanning across 2 reversed bill periods causing net-off issues and mismatches
1215 New INV 2 manual documents for the same period for net-off net-off should happen against one manual document correctly and other document should be reported in the mismatch table
1216 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1217 New INV Mismatches due to net-off issues in read insertbreak-in scenarios 1218 Assigned READS Treatment of Check to Check Reconciliation spanning across Classes 1219 Assigned READS SAP Scenario 5 Issue with DM Estimation for CACL site 1220 Fix In Progress READS SAP -Scenario 3 - Class 3 Bill order date incorrect
1247 Fix In Progress READS SAP ISU Metering - ZZVAR_PER_REASON (Variance reason) field in EABL table(Meter reading details) is being incorrectly populated for read type other than
1249 New INV SAP - Incorrect values in Sup Info for CSEPs 1252 New INV Missing reconciliation date missing in ASP file for record type K89 1253 New INV SAP-ASP File Duplicate Files for Nov 18 Billing Period 1257 DRS Needed READS SAP - UBR read process reversing bill documents incorrectly 1262 New INV SAP-AML data for Nov billing month
Note All Amendment Invoice Impacting defects have now been tagged as Urgent That means that once a fix is tested and assured it will be deployed as soon a possible and doesnrsquot need to wait for the next scheduled release
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed The below defects were deployed closed since the last slides were issued
Key
Amendment Invoice Task Force Defects
Standard Defect
Defect ID Status Description Release 1223 Closed - Deployed to Production SFN Batch job failure 11012019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
12 Miscellaneous bull 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool
bull 12b IX Update
bull 12c JMDGMIS Overview
bull 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January rsquo19
bull 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Data Discovery Overview
Problem Statement bull Data Availability - Reports are distributed at scheduled times (weekly monthly etc) via Email bull No current ability to self serve bull Reporting Change Timescales ndash New requirements (eg adding a new data item) time consuming bull Reconciliation - Differences in report data definitions are driving an increased number of queries to investigate bull Additional Effort ndash Data dumps drive further work from customers to transform data into a usable format Self Service and Data Discovery bull Data Discovery Capability ndash Empower customers to self servewith visualisations and
Dashboards bull Self Serve ndash Ability for users to retrieve data they require bull Availability ndash Ability to see the latest data when needed (usually refreshed daily) bull Security - Access provided through a secured web portal reducing the need to transfer via
email bull Capability ndash The need to raise change requests will reduce as the available data expands
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
New Data Delivery Capability
Data Transfers
What Method used to make data available to customers of reports Advantages Benefits Flexible methods available to transfer data method being used should be driven by the sensitivity of the content Disadvantages Risks Distribution methods carry varying levels of risk depending on content Not all methods have the same level of security
Data Discovery What Solution to provide improved reporting through visualisations and dashboards Also empowers users to self serve reporting Advantages Benefits Supports user self service and vastly improved ways of accessing data through visualisations This includes dynamic dashboards that allow users to drill down to the information required Disadvantages Risks The capability is currently being established to allow rollout to external users
What Solution to provide both regular portfolio and adhoc reporting to customers Advantages Benefits Established toolset that supports a quick turnaround of delivery subject to data being available in SAP BW Disadvantages Risks Reports created for specific customers needs limited drill down capability can drive the need for continuous changes Limited self serve capability
What Used by Suppliers to gain direct access to address and supplier information for a meter point An application needs to be built by suppliers to interface with APIrsquos Advantages Benefits Real time access to live data held by XOServe Disadvantages Risks Limited capability will only be able to access data made available through APIrsquos This is not a replacement for a report but rather to support real time data services
XOServe
The diagram below outlines key components to support delivery of data with new capability Xoserve are rolling out
Reporting APIrsquos
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Data Discovery Appendix 1 - Capability
Since the go-live of UK Link the CDSP have been using a cloud based data discovery and Business Intelligence (BI) technology to monitor and analyse internal data It is proposed that this capability is now rolled out to their customers to complement and enhance current Business Intelligence (BI) analytical insight provisions The opportunity to leverage this CDSP capability provides customers a new and more visual way to receive and interpret the data services we are able to provide The data can be visualised in the form of charts graphs and dashboards to easily identify key metrics trends and outliers and then to drill down into the points of interest to focus on the key information All data and visualisations will be secure ensuring that users can only see information that they they organisation has the right to see Access to the data can be provision through an interactive dashboard (with options to download relevant data securely) or simply emailed to users if preferred (PDF) By offering this externalised flexible and scalable BIMI solution our complete customer base would gain a much broader ability to obtain not only the market data they are looking for but to also be made aware of other information that may be of significance to them as an organisation Making this data more readily available to the customers would accelerate their ability to react to changes in the market and increase their own agility to report on data that the CDSP hold on their behalf through self-service configuration upon the secure dashboards made available to them
Self Service Capability bull Externalised single source of truth bull More up to date to react quicker bull Expose small set of tables to address 80-90 of the requirements bull Customers answer their own questions without the need for CRs bull Less maintenance with no need for resource intensive packaging of reports password
protecting and sending out bull Visualisations highlight the KPIs trends and outliers
ndash Focus on the data that matters quicker ndash The information needed to make the right decisions
Xoserve
SAP ISU SAP BW
SAP BO
OtherOther
Other
Self Service Capability
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
12b Xoserve IX Refresh
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
IX Refresh Update Welcome to the December update for the IX Refresh Project Throughout December we have been working with our Information Security team to complete penetration testing ahead of the Proof of Concept (PoC) scheduled for early January The initial testing has been completed meaning the PoC may continue Final tests will take place in parallel to the PoC ready for migration of the Pilot site in late January December Milestones Achieved o Phase One Two and Three customerrsquos phone lines continued to be installed o Phase Four customers work packages continued to be progressed via Gamma o 77 sites have had phone lines installed o 20 customers received appointments for phone line installations o 16 customers contacted for outstanding site surveys 11 are now remaining o Customers with DR equipment engaged about testing approach o Customers contacted about additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
IX Refresh Update Three Month Timeline January o PoC to be tested at out supplierrsquos data centre o IX solution will be installed at the pilot site o Phone line installations to continue o Continue to engage customers with DR equipment about testing approach o Continue to engage relevant customers requesting additional IP range addresses for IX End User equipment February o Post successful PoC testing and Pilot site migration the rollout will begin o Phase One sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare March migrations o Phone line installations to continue March o Rollout continues o Phase Two sites contacted to have routers and servers installed o Prepare April migrations o Phone line installations to continue
You will be contacted by Gamma before either your Network survey or phone line installation takes place (dependant on the complexity and IX option required) If you have any queries a QampA document has been prepared for our IX customers which can be found on the IX Refresh page on the Xoserve website here
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
December January February March April May
Proof of Concept Pilot Site
Phase One
Network and Router Installation
Server Installation
Phase Two
Phase Three
Phase Four
Remaining Sites (Where surveys are outstanding)
Penetration Testing
TBC
Timeline
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
12c JMDGMIS Overview
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Access to an API service would allow Suppliers to significantly improve the reliability of the switching process for consumers
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to deliver an API service with an extended data set to that of the original PCW service
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
42 Supplier API [Twin]
bull MOD 649 aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract Management Committee CoMC approved the Disclosure Request Report DRR 2 on the 14th November 2018
Plan bull Electricity API was implemented in October and the Gas API will be available at the end of November following the approval of an associated MOD
Twin fuel launched on the 30th November 2018
42
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Replace the existing method of providing this service with an online solution bull 500k calls per year used by domestic consumers JMDG progression Assessed prioritised and requested project team to provide solution
Phase 1 ndash Web Portal to be developed for gas consumers Will be able to obtain MPRN Gas Supplier and Transporter name Phase 2 ndash Migration of helpline to an enhanced Web Portal Plan Phase 1 was delivered in September 2018 Phase 2 to commence in Q1 2019
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
27
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Solution overview
Use case overview bull Meter asset data on UK Link is not correctly maintained by industry participants bull A reporting service will be provided to compare the MAM MAP meter point reference number and meter serial number to that held on UK Link JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to analyse requirements with MAPs
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
06
06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
Phase 1 ndash MAPs to UKLink meter asset comparison service (Decrsquo 18) Phase 2 ndash MAP to MAP meter asset comparison service (Q1 2019) Phase 3 ndash Introduction of MAP ID into UKLink (CSS) ndash Enduring solution (TBC ndash would be linked to a UKLink Release schedule)
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Solution overview
Use case overview bull The current M-Number DVD provides data to Suppliers on a quarterly scheduled service bull By the time the data is extracted processed and provided to industry parties to process this information is out of date JMDG progression Service went live in October Use Case to be closed
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
bull A Huddle download service is being developed to align and harmonise the service with electricity
bull Huddle service has been procured
bull DSC service lines being updated via DSC Committee
26
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide data services to Third Parties
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
33 Third Party Services [Twin]
bull A gas data permissions matrix has been created detailing current industry participants permissions to data bull This has been included as part of MOD 649 which aims to move the approval decision making powers from UNC to DSC Contract
Management Committee bull The data permissions matrix will help highlight potential API services MOD 649 will help expedite the governance process to provision data new data
services to industry participants while still providing a robust approval process bull MRASCo Board has been establishing precedents for third party access approach which can supplement the gas matrix bull A Third Party industry engagement approach will then be created to seek requirements for services
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Two industry look up services exist and are used largely by the same customer base The combining of these into one would increase industry
effectiveness especially if it contain linked MPRN and MPAN JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
23
23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
bull Gemserv Xoserve MRASCo looking at governance challenges and relationship to CSS REC work will report to November JMDG bull Use existing API (or augmented APIs) framework support a Web Portal service allowing users to authenticate and then search the Gas amp Electricity
Database bull Data should be searchable both on Post Code amp MPRN MPAN allowing users to search through both the electricity and gas address data to obtain
registration information thereby performing manual matching service)
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
Solution overview
Use case overview Two linked cases involving DNO data 047 The MIS could also be a repository for CurrentVoltage Transformer (CTVT) ratio The ratios would be populated initially by the distribution network operator and can be queried by Parties should discrepancies be identified as part of meter installation or commissioning and proving tests 009 Proposed making EAC available to quoting suppliers and mentioned inclusion of ASC
Initial discussions suggest data will be available but DNOs not keen on multiple access to their databases Possibility of ASC access via aggregator model with one authorised API gaining access This also means less development time CTVT database being collated under BSC Utilise this source of data for MIS once in place Timescales Specification work 3 months Solution development (subject to BSC for CTVT) 3 months Testing I month Go live March to June 2019
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
47
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Central repository for industry contact details to underpin industry processes
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
Both cases can use the same information contained within current code processes Initial discussions suggest data available but code administrators generally not willing to co-operate so may need changes to code to enforce compliance Timescales Specification 3 months Possible modification processes 3-9 months Solution development 3 months Testing I month Go live may be incremental Feb 2019 to November 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Make EAC available to quoting supplier
JMDG progression Initial analysis and design proposals presented to October JMDG ndash proposing ECOES impact assessment followed by return to JMDG for progression decision
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
bull Options assessment being presented to October 2018 JMDG bull Followed by impact assessment of preferred option and JMDG progressdonrsquot progress decision
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Overview
Use case overview bull Provide a central data source to host electricity and gas priority services data in a standard format that is accessible for organisations that have a
legal duty to provide a register
JMDG progression Assessed prioritised requested project team to conduct initial analysis
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
09
03 Priority Services
bull Working with Chair of Safeguarding Customers Working Group to clearly define any gap not being addressed through existing industry initiatives bull MIS may form part of a solution bull Targeting substantial report to November JMDG
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
Options Overview
Use case overview bull FiT Licensees would be better able to meet their Supply Licence obligation to administer export payments on metered data whenever possible if a
mechanism existed to inform them that a smart meter (which by definition has export metering capability) has been installed on the premises of a FiT Generator JMDG progression
Refined viable options ndash requires prioritisation by JMDG and a decision on progressing it to initial assessment if priority is high enough
Analysis CompleteLOWRISK
MEDRISK
HIGHRISK
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun2018 2019
Delivery
Decision Point
DeliveryPoint
Use CaseNo
Indicative delivery
56
56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
bull ECOES contains meter information (meter serial number meter type) which would allow FiT Licensees to identify if import MPAN associated with a FiT Generator had a smart meter installed
bull Either make relevant ECOES data through the Central FiT Registry or combine the two data sets and make available to FiT Licensees elsewhere bull Another example of ldquoTrusted Third Party APIrdquo requirement which could be handled in aggregate bull An example of where lsquopushrsquo functionality on the API might be of benefit
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
bull Verbal update provided by Emma Smith
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull 1 New change proposals raised and approved ndash XRN4833 ndash Roll out of Business Intelligence and Data Discovery Capability ndash information
bull Some additional slides presented and a demo
bull 0 New change proposal post initial review ndash None presented
bull 2 SolutionDelivery option approvals ndash XRN4753 ndash CMS Increase information in QCL response file
bull Proposer preferred solution was additional trainingknowledge a couple of representatives wanted a technical solution so likely the proposer will withdraw CP and if technical solution required a new CP will need to be raised
ndash XRN4691-94 ndash CSEPs and IGT amp GT File Format changes bull On going work between GTrsquos amp IGTrsquos will be tabled at April 2019 meeting
bull Implementation plan ndash approved ndash Exception EUC Change pack deferred for extraordinary meeting 21st January 2019
DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19 bull Release Updates
ndash Release 2 (delivered June 2018) bull CCR approved
ndash Release 3 (due to be delivered 2nd November 2018) bull Track 2 ndash Cadent Billing change on plan - Green bull 1 change from track 1 (XRN4534 ndash amendment to RGMA validation rules) not delivered in track 1 due to
regression test issues due to delivered with track 2 conifrmed unlikely to be delivered 1st Feb 2019 without putting Cadent delivery at risk therefore aiming for 1st March 2019 delivery will be confirmed Feb 2019 ChMC
ndash February 2019 release bull Minor and major release both on track for delivery bull BER for Feb minor release approved
ndash June 2019 release bull BER approved
ndash XRN4665 ndash Creation of new end user categories bull BER approved for UK Link change costs but some further analysis and costs to be provided for changes
required to gemini bull Delivery plan approved
DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull Standard agenda item updates
ndash CSS consequential change update ndash XRN4695 UIG Taskforce update ndash Amendment invoice update ndash Finance and Budget update ndash Bubbling under report (MODs) ndash Plan on a page
bull Gemini bull UK link changes (including data)
DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull AOB items ndash IX Update (same material shared in CoMC meeting)
bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-0112120IX20Refresh20Updatepptx
ndash KVI Change Survey results bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-
0112220KVI20Change20Survey20Resultspptx ndash Xoserve Change Proposals and the E2E change process
bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-0112320Xoserve20Change20Proposals20and20the20E2E20Change20Processpptx
ndash MDD process bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-
0112420MDD20Processpptx ndash 4770 NDM sample data change pack
bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-0112720477020NDM20Sample20Data20Change20Packpptx
12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
Background This Change was presented at ChMC on 7th November and deferred for an initial review
with the industry using the Change Pack Process
The consultation period lasted from 9th November to 23rd November and six responses were received which approved the change in principle
However several of the responses specified additional data items to be included to what was already specified in the original Change Proposal
Several of the data items will require additions to the Data Permissions Matrix
The next slide indicates the additional data items requested by the respondents
This change was approved to proceed at ChMC on 12th December
Additional Data Items Requested Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Centrica Supplier End Date None provided
DCC GUID None provided
Gas Pressure None provided
Proposed AQ for new MPRNs None provided
Gazprom Uncorrected read on all reads being shown in the read history with a convertor
None provided
Convertor Asset Dials - both uncorrected and corrected
None provided
EUC to also be added to SMP Annual history This can move off the monthly history tab when multiple changes to AQ occur
ASP Name None provided
Scottish Power Show the last actual read recorded prior to transfer of ownership this data is provided in the transfer of ownership file flows so should be available in DES
lsquoCould this request be extended to include all reads prior to transfer may be used in the next AQ calculation ie the latest read (+ subsequent reads) between 9 amp 12 months prior supply otherwise the earliest read within 3 yearsrsquo
None provided
Additional Data Items Requested Continued Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Scottish Power Indicator that there has been a JOB (meter change) or UPD (meter update) rejection since the last meter change or a U02 (read) rejection since the last read has been updated
None provided
As a result of the agreed solution for XRN4676 (Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5) there is an additional requirement to indicate in DES if a read is active or inactive
The Change Proposal with all of the Change Pack responses can be found on the DSG page of Xoservecom
Action Required from DSG
Which of the requested data items should be treated as higher priority
Can any of the proposed data items be de-scoped What considerations or system impacts do you
foresee as a result of these data items to be added to DES
13 Action Updates
The latest Action Log published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 13 Action Updates
14 AOB
- DSC Delivery Sub-Group
- Agenda (1)
- Agenda (2)
- Agenda (3)
- 3 AQ Defects
- 4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
- RampN Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline
- Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
- Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
- 5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
- Background
- UIG Task Force Dashboard
- Plan on Page
- Overview Of Taskforce Funding
- Taskforce Next Steps
- 6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
- XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
- UK Link Release 3 - Plan
- Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
- XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
- 7 New Change ProposalsFor Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
- 8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
- 9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
- 9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
- Change information ndash AQ Correction
- Possible solution options
- 10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
- 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
- 10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
- Change Overview
- Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment
- Slide Number 39
- Defect Summary Stats
- R304
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
- Slide Number 43
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
- Data DiscoveryOverview
- New Data Delivery Capability
- Data DiscoveryAppendix 1 - Capability
- 12b Xoserve IX Refresh
- IX Refresh Update
- IX Refresh Update
- Slide Number 53
- 12c JMDGMIS Overview
- 42 Supplier API [Twin]
- 27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
- 06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
- 26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
- 33 Third Party Services [Twin]
- 23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
- 47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
- 01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
- 09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
- 03 Priority Services
- 56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
- Slide Number 66
- 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
- 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
- Additional Data Items Requested
- Additional Data Items Requested Continued
- Action Required from DSG
- 13 Action Updates
- 14 AOB
-
DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull Standard agenda item updates
ndash CSS consequential change update ndash XRN4695 UIG Taskforce update ndash Amendment invoice update ndash Finance and Budget update ndash Bubbling under report (MODs) ndash Plan on a page
bull Gemini bull UK link changes (including data)
DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull AOB items ndash IX Update (same material shared in CoMC meeting)
bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-0112120IX20Refresh20Updatepptx
ndash KVI Change Survey results bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-
0112220KVI20Change20Survey20Resultspptx ndash Xoserve Change Proposals and the E2E change process
bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-0112320Xoserve20Change20Proposals20and20the20E2E20Change20Processpptx
ndash MDD process bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-
0112420MDD20Processpptx ndash 4770 NDM sample data change pack
bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-0112720477020NDM20Sample20Data20Change20Packpptx
12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
Background This Change was presented at ChMC on 7th November and deferred for an initial review
with the industry using the Change Pack Process
The consultation period lasted from 9th November to 23rd November and six responses were received which approved the change in principle
However several of the responses specified additional data items to be included to what was already specified in the original Change Proposal
Several of the data items will require additions to the Data Permissions Matrix
The next slide indicates the additional data items requested by the respondents
This change was approved to proceed at ChMC on 12th December
Additional Data Items Requested Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Centrica Supplier End Date None provided
DCC GUID None provided
Gas Pressure None provided
Proposed AQ for new MPRNs None provided
Gazprom Uncorrected read on all reads being shown in the read history with a convertor
None provided
Convertor Asset Dials - both uncorrected and corrected
None provided
EUC to also be added to SMP Annual history This can move off the monthly history tab when multiple changes to AQ occur
ASP Name None provided
Scottish Power Show the last actual read recorded prior to transfer of ownership this data is provided in the transfer of ownership file flows so should be available in DES
lsquoCould this request be extended to include all reads prior to transfer may be used in the next AQ calculation ie the latest read (+ subsequent reads) between 9 amp 12 months prior supply otherwise the earliest read within 3 yearsrsquo
None provided
Additional Data Items Requested Continued Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Scottish Power Indicator that there has been a JOB (meter change) or UPD (meter update) rejection since the last meter change or a U02 (read) rejection since the last read has been updated
None provided
As a result of the agreed solution for XRN4676 (Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5) there is an additional requirement to indicate in DES if a read is active or inactive
The Change Proposal with all of the Change Pack responses can be found on the DSG page of Xoservecom
Action Required from DSG
Which of the requested data items should be treated as higher priority
Can any of the proposed data items be de-scoped What considerations or system impacts do you
foresee as a result of these data items to be added to DES
13 Action Updates
The latest Action Log published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 13 Action Updates
14 AOB
- DSC Delivery Sub-Group
- Agenda (1)
- Agenda (2)
- Agenda (3)
- 3 AQ Defects
- 4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
- RampN Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline
- Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
- Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
- 5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
- Background
- UIG Task Force Dashboard
- Plan on Page
- Overview Of Taskforce Funding
- Taskforce Next Steps
- 6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
- XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
- UK Link Release 3 - Plan
- Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
- XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
- 7 New Change ProposalsFor Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
- 8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
- 9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
- 9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
- Change information ndash AQ Correction
- Possible solution options
- 10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
- 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
- 10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
- Change Overview
- Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment
- Slide Number 39
- Defect Summary Stats
- R304
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
- Slide Number 43
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
- Data DiscoveryOverview
- New Data Delivery Capability
- Data DiscoveryAppendix 1 - Capability
- 12b Xoserve IX Refresh
- IX Refresh Update
- IX Refresh Update
- Slide Number 53
- 12c JMDGMIS Overview
- 42 Supplier API [Twin]
- 27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
- 06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
- 26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
- 33 Third Party Services [Twin]
- 23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
- 47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
- 01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
- 09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
- 03 Priority Services
- 56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
- Slide Number 66
- 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
- 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
- Additional Data Items Requested
- Additional Data Items Requested Continued
- Action Required from DSG
- 13 Action Updates
- 14 AOB
-
DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
bull AOB items ndash IX Update (same material shared in CoMC meeting)
bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-0112120IX20Refresh20Updatepptx
ndash KVI Change Survey results bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-
0112220KVI20Change20Survey20Resultspptx ndash Xoserve Change Proposals and the E2E change process
bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-0112320Xoserve20Change20Proposals20and20the20E2E20Change20Processpptx
ndash MDD process bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-
0112420MDD20Processpptx ndash 4770 NDM sample data change pack
bull httpsgasgov-mst-filess3eu-west-1amazonawscoms3fs-publicggf2019-0112720477020NDM20Sample20Data20Change20Packpptx
12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
Background This Change was presented at ChMC on 7th November and deferred for an initial review
with the industry using the Change Pack Process
The consultation period lasted from 9th November to 23rd November and six responses were received which approved the change in principle
However several of the responses specified additional data items to be included to what was already specified in the original Change Proposal
Several of the data items will require additions to the Data Permissions Matrix
The next slide indicates the additional data items requested by the respondents
This change was approved to proceed at ChMC on 12th December
Additional Data Items Requested Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Centrica Supplier End Date None provided
DCC GUID None provided
Gas Pressure None provided
Proposed AQ for new MPRNs None provided
Gazprom Uncorrected read on all reads being shown in the read history with a convertor
None provided
Convertor Asset Dials - both uncorrected and corrected
None provided
EUC to also be added to SMP Annual history This can move off the monthly history tab when multiple changes to AQ occur
ASP Name None provided
Scottish Power Show the last actual read recorded prior to transfer of ownership this data is provided in the transfer of ownership file flows so should be available in DES
lsquoCould this request be extended to include all reads prior to transfer may be used in the next AQ calculation ie the latest read (+ subsequent reads) between 9 amp 12 months prior supply otherwise the earliest read within 3 yearsrsquo
None provided
Additional Data Items Requested Continued Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Scottish Power Indicator that there has been a JOB (meter change) or UPD (meter update) rejection since the last meter change or a U02 (read) rejection since the last read has been updated
None provided
As a result of the agreed solution for XRN4676 (Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5) there is an additional requirement to indicate in DES if a read is active or inactive
The Change Proposal with all of the Change Pack responses can be found on the DSG page of Xoservecom
Action Required from DSG
Which of the requested data items should be treated as higher priority
Can any of the proposed data items be de-scoped What considerations or system impacts do you
foresee as a result of these data items to be added to DES
13 Action Updates
The latest Action Log published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 13 Action Updates
14 AOB
- DSC Delivery Sub-Group
- Agenda (1)
- Agenda (2)
- Agenda (3)
- 3 AQ Defects
- 4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
- RampN Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline
- Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
- Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
- 5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
- Background
- UIG Task Force Dashboard
- Plan on Page
- Overview Of Taskforce Funding
- Taskforce Next Steps
- 6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
- XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
- UK Link Release 3 - Plan
- Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
- XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
- 7 New Change ProposalsFor Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
- 8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
- 9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
- 9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
- Change information ndash AQ Correction
- Possible solution options
- 10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
- 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
- 10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
- Change Overview
- Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment
- Slide Number 39
- Defect Summary Stats
- R304
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
- Slide Number 43
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
- Data DiscoveryOverview
- New Data Delivery Capability
- Data DiscoveryAppendix 1 - Capability
- 12b Xoserve IX Refresh
- IX Refresh Update
- IX Refresh Update
- Slide Number 53
- 12c JMDGMIS Overview
- 42 Supplier API [Twin]
- 27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
- 06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
- 26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
- 33 Third Party Services [Twin]
- 23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
- 47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
- 01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
- 09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
- 03 Priority Services
- 56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
- Slide Number 66
- 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
- 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
- Additional Data Items Requested
- Additional Data Items Requested Continued
- Action Required from DSG
- 13 Action Updates
- 14 AOB
-
12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
Background This Change was presented at ChMC on 7th November and deferred for an initial review
with the industry using the Change Pack Process
The consultation period lasted from 9th November to 23rd November and six responses were received which approved the change in principle
However several of the responses specified additional data items to be included to what was already specified in the original Change Proposal
Several of the data items will require additions to the Data Permissions Matrix
The next slide indicates the additional data items requested by the respondents
This change was approved to proceed at ChMC on 12th December
Additional Data Items Requested Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Centrica Supplier End Date None provided
DCC GUID None provided
Gas Pressure None provided
Proposed AQ for new MPRNs None provided
Gazprom Uncorrected read on all reads being shown in the read history with a convertor
None provided
Convertor Asset Dials - both uncorrected and corrected
None provided
EUC to also be added to SMP Annual history This can move off the monthly history tab when multiple changes to AQ occur
ASP Name None provided
Scottish Power Show the last actual read recorded prior to transfer of ownership this data is provided in the transfer of ownership file flows so should be available in DES
lsquoCould this request be extended to include all reads prior to transfer may be used in the next AQ calculation ie the latest read (+ subsequent reads) between 9 amp 12 months prior supply otherwise the earliest read within 3 yearsrsquo
None provided
Additional Data Items Requested Continued Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Scottish Power Indicator that there has been a JOB (meter change) or UPD (meter update) rejection since the last meter change or a U02 (read) rejection since the last read has been updated
None provided
As a result of the agreed solution for XRN4676 (Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5) there is an additional requirement to indicate in DES if a read is active or inactive
The Change Proposal with all of the Change Pack responses can be found on the DSG page of Xoservecom
Action Required from DSG
Which of the requested data items should be treated as higher priority
Can any of the proposed data items be de-scoped What considerations or system impacts do you
foresee as a result of these data items to be added to DES
13 Action Updates
The latest Action Log published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 13 Action Updates
14 AOB
- DSC Delivery Sub-Group
- Agenda (1)
- Agenda (2)
- Agenda (3)
- 3 AQ Defects
- 4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
- RampN Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline
- Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
- Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
- 5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
- Background
- UIG Task Force Dashboard
- Plan on Page
- Overview Of Taskforce Funding
- Taskforce Next Steps
- 6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
- XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
- UK Link Release 3 - Plan
- Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
- XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
- 7 New Change ProposalsFor Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
- 8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
- 9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
- 9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
- Change information ndash AQ Correction
- Possible solution options
- 10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
- 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
- 10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
- Change Overview
- Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment
- Slide Number 39
- Defect Summary Stats
- R304
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
- Slide Number 43
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
- Data DiscoveryOverview
- New Data Delivery Capability
- Data DiscoveryAppendix 1 - Capability
- 12b Xoserve IX Refresh
- IX Refresh Update
- IX Refresh Update
- Slide Number 53
- 12c JMDGMIS Overview
- 42 Supplier API [Twin]
- 27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
- 06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
- 26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
- 33 Third Party Services [Twin]
- 23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
- 47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
- 01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
- 09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
- 03 Priority Services
- 56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
- Slide Number 66
- 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
- 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
- Additional Data Items Requested
- Additional Data Items Requested Continued
- Action Required from DSG
- 13 Action Updates
- 14 AOB
-
Additional Data Items Requested Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Centrica Supplier End Date None provided
DCC GUID None provided
Gas Pressure None provided
Proposed AQ for new MPRNs None provided
Gazprom Uncorrected read on all reads being shown in the read history with a convertor
None provided
Convertor Asset Dials - both uncorrected and corrected
None provided
EUC to also be added to SMP Annual history This can move off the monthly history tab when multiple changes to AQ occur
ASP Name None provided
Scottish Power Show the last actual read recorded prior to transfer of ownership this data is provided in the transfer of ownership file flows so should be available in DES
lsquoCould this request be extended to include all reads prior to transfer may be used in the next AQ calculation ie the latest read (+ subsequent reads) between 9 amp 12 months prior supply otherwise the earliest read within 3 yearsrsquo
None provided
Additional Data Items Requested Continued Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Scottish Power Indicator that there has been a JOB (meter change) or UPD (meter update) rejection since the last meter change or a U02 (read) rejection since the last read has been updated
None provided
As a result of the agreed solution for XRN4676 (Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5) there is an additional requirement to indicate in DES if a read is active or inactive
The Change Proposal with all of the Change Pack responses can be found on the DSG page of Xoservecom
Action Required from DSG
Which of the requested data items should be treated as higher priority
Can any of the proposed data items be de-scoped What considerations or system impacts do you
foresee as a result of these data items to be added to DES
13 Action Updates
The latest Action Log published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 13 Action Updates
14 AOB
- DSC Delivery Sub-Group
- Agenda (1)
- Agenda (2)
- Agenda (3)
- 3 AQ Defects
- 4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
- RampN Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline
- Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
- Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
- 5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
- Background
- UIG Task Force Dashboard
- Plan on Page
- Overview Of Taskforce Funding
- Taskforce Next Steps
- 6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
- XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
- UK Link Release 3 - Plan
- Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
- XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
- 7 New Change ProposalsFor Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
- 8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
- 9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
- 9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
- Change information ndash AQ Correction
- Possible solution options
- 10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
- 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
- 10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
- Change Overview
- Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment
- Slide Number 39
- Defect Summary Stats
- R304
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
- Slide Number 43
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
- Data DiscoveryOverview
- New Data Delivery Capability
- Data DiscoveryAppendix 1 - Capability
- 12b Xoserve IX Refresh
- IX Refresh Update
- IX Refresh Update
- Slide Number 53
- 12c JMDGMIS Overview
- 42 Supplier API [Twin]
- 27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
- 06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
- 26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
- 33 Third Party Services [Twin]
- 23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
- 47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
- 01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
- 09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
- 03 Priority Services
- 56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
- Slide Number 66
- 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
- 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
- Additional Data Items Requested
- Additional Data Items Requested Continued
- Action Required from DSG
- 13 Action Updates
- 14 AOB
-
Additional Data Items Requested Continued Respondent Additional Data ItemsRequirements Rationale
Scottish Power Indicator that there has been a JOB (meter change) or UPD (meter update) rejection since the last meter change or a U02 (read) rejection since the last read has been updated
None provided
As a result of the agreed solution for XRN4676 (Reconciliation issues with reads recorded between D-1 to D-5) there is an additional requirement to indicate in DES if a read is active or inactive
The Change Proposal with all of the Change Pack responses can be found on the DSG page of Xoservecom
Action Required from DSG
Which of the requested data items should be treated as higher priority
Can any of the proposed data items be de-scoped What considerations or system impacts do you
foresee as a result of these data items to be added to DES
13 Action Updates
The latest Action Log published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 13 Action Updates
14 AOB
- DSC Delivery Sub-Group
- Agenda (1)
- Agenda (2)
- Agenda (3)
- 3 AQ Defects
- 4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
- RampN Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline
- Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
- Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
- 5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
- Background
- UIG Task Force Dashboard
- Plan on Page
- Overview Of Taskforce Funding
- Taskforce Next Steps
- 6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
- XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
- UK Link Release 3 - Plan
- Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
- XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
- 7 New Change ProposalsFor Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
- 8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
- 9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
- 9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
- Change information ndash AQ Correction
- Possible solution options
- 10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
- 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
- 10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
- Change Overview
- Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment
- Slide Number 39
- Defect Summary Stats
- R304
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
- Slide Number 43
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
- Data DiscoveryOverview
- New Data Delivery Capability
- Data DiscoveryAppendix 1 - Capability
- 12b Xoserve IX Refresh
- IX Refresh Update
- IX Refresh Update
- Slide Number 53
- 12c JMDGMIS Overview
- 42 Supplier API [Twin]
- 27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
- 06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
- 26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
- 33 Third Party Services [Twin]
- 23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
- 47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
- 01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
- 09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
- 03 Priority Services
- 56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
- Slide Number 66
- 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
- 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
- Additional Data Items Requested
- Additional Data Items Requested Continued
- Action Required from DSG
- 13 Action Updates
- 14 AOB
-
Action Required from DSG
Which of the requested data items should be treated as higher priority
Can any of the proposed data items be de-scoped What considerations or system impacts do you
foresee as a result of these data items to be added to DES
13 Action Updates
The latest Action Log published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 13 Action Updates
14 AOB
- DSC Delivery Sub-Group
- Agenda (1)
- Agenda (2)
- Agenda (3)
- 3 AQ Defects
- 4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
- RampN Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline
- Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
- Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
- 5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
- Background
- UIG Task Force Dashboard
- Plan on Page
- Overview Of Taskforce Funding
- Taskforce Next Steps
- 6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
- XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
- UK Link Release 3 - Plan
- Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
- XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
- 7 New Change ProposalsFor Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
- 8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
- 9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
- 9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
- Change information ndash AQ Correction
- Possible solution options
- 10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
- 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
- 10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
- Change Overview
- Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment
- Slide Number 39
- Defect Summary Stats
- R304
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
- Slide Number 43
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
- Data DiscoveryOverview
- New Data Delivery Capability
- Data DiscoveryAppendix 1 - Capability
- 12b Xoserve IX Refresh
- IX Refresh Update
- IX Refresh Update
- Slide Number 53
- 12c JMDGMIS Overview
- 42 Supplier API [Twin]
- 27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
- 06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
- 26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
- 33 Third Party Services [Twin]
- 23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
- 47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
- 01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
- 09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
- 03 Priority Services
- 56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
- Slide Number 66
- 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
- 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
- Additional Data Items Requested
- Additional Data Items Requested Continued
- Action Required from DSG
- 13 Action Updates
- 14 AOB
-
13 Action Updates
The latest Action Log published on DSG Page of Xoservecom the document is listed as 13 Action Updates
14 AOB
- DSC Delivery Sub-Group
- Agenda (1)
- Agenda (2)
- Agenda (3)
- 3 AQ Defects
- 4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
- RampN Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline
- Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
- Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
- 5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
- Background
- UIG Task Force Dashboard
- Plan on Page
- Overview Of Taskforce Funding
- Taskforce Next Steps
- 6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
- XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
- UK Link Release 3 - Plan
- Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
- XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
- 7 New Change ProposalsFor Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
- 8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
- 9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
- 9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
- Change information ndash AQ Correction
- Possible solution options
- 10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
- 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
- 10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
- Change Overview
- Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment
- Slide Number 39
- Defect Summary Stats
- R304
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
- Slide Number 43
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
- Data DiscoveryOverview
- New Data Delivery Capability
- Data DiscoveryAppendix 1 - Capability
- 12b Xoserve IX Refresh
- IX Refresh Update
- IX Refresh Update
- Slide Number 53
- 12c JMDGMIS Overview
- 42 Supplier API [Twin]
- 27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
- 06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
- 26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
- 33 Third Party Services [Twin]
- 23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
- 47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
- 01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
- 09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
- 03 Priority Services
- 56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
- Slide Number 66
- 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
- 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
- Additional Data Items Requested
- Additional Data Items Requested Continued
- Action Required from DSG
- 13 Action Updates
- 14 AOB
-
14 AOB
- DSC Delivery Sub-Group
- Agenda (1)
- Agenda (2)
- Agenda (3)
- 3 AQ Defects
- 4 Portfolio Delivery Overview POAP
- RampN Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Delivery Timeline
- 2018 2019 RampN Governance Timeline
- Change Index ndash RampN Allocated Change
- Change Index ndash RampN Unallocated External Impacting Changes
- 5 UIG Task Force Progress Report
- Background
- UIG Task Force Dashboard
- Plan on Page
- Overview Of Taskforce Funding
- Taskforce Next Steps
- 6 amp 6aRelease 3 Update
- XRN4572 ndash UK Link Release 3
- UK Link Release 3 - Plan
- Release 3 Track 2 High Level Implementation Timeline
- XRN4454 Cadent NG HL Implementation Timeline
- 7 New Change ProposalsFor Ratification of the Prioritisation Scores
- 8 Change Proposal Initial View Representations
- 9 Undergoing Solution Options Impact Assessment Review
- 9a XRN4803 removal of validation for AQ Correction reason 4
- Change information ndash AQ Correction
- Possible solution options
- 10 Solution Options Impact Assessment Review Completed
- 10a XRN4753 CMS ndash Increase information provided in QCL response file
- 10b XRN4777 ndash Acceptance of Contact Details (CNC Changes)
- Change Overview
- Option 1 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - High Level Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - System Impact Assessment
- Option 1 - Process Impact Assessment
- Option 2 - Process Impact Assessment
- Slide Number 39
- Defect Summary Stats
- R304
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects ndash Open 1
- Slide Number 43
- Amendment Invoice Impacting Defects - Closed
- 12 Miscellaneous
- 12a Roll out of Business Intelligence Tool Self
- Data DiscoveryOverview
- New Data Delivery Capability
- Data DiscoveryAppendix 1 - Capability
- 12b Xoserve IX Refresh
- IX Refresh Update
- IX Refresh Update
- Slide Number 53
- 12c JMDGMIS Overview
- 42 Supplier API [Twin]
- 27 Domestic M-Number Helpline [Gas]
- 06 MAPs - Meter Asset Details [Gas]
- 26 Automation of M-Number DVD [Gas]
- 33 Third Party Services [Twin]
- 23 Dual Fuel Enquiry Service [Dual]
- 47 amp 09 ASC and CT VT Ratio (Electricity)
- 01 amp 57 Central industry contact database and Industry Escalation Process
- 09 Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC)
- 03 Priority Services
- 56 FiT Licensee Notifications ndash Smart meter installs
- Slide Number 66
- 12d XRN4044 - extension of lsquoMust Readrsquo process to include Annual Read sites
- 12e DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- DSC Change Committee Summary ndash 9th January lsquo19
- 12f XRN4801 ndash Additional Information to be made available on DES
- Additional Data Items Requested
- Additional Data Items Requested Continued
- Action Required from DSG
- 13 Action Updates
- 14 AOB
-