Market Communication

Market communication refers to the electronic data exchange between various market participants, such as network operators (NB), balancing group managers (BKV), suppliers (LF), and the market area manager (MGV). It forms the fundamental IT infrastructure for handling all market-related processes, from nomination and allocation to billing. By using standardized data formats and transmission methods, a non-discriminatory and efficient gas trade and transport process is ensured. Effective market communication is essential for executing regulated processes within the prescribed deadlines.
Network operators are responsible for collecting network-related data and transmitting it to market partners in a timely manner and in the required formats. A key challenge lies in ensuring data quality and consistency, as well as in implementing and complying with continuously evolving data formats and communication protocols.
The PROLOGA Meter to Cash and KoV Enhancements (or Enhancements for German Gas Suppliers) provide comprehensive support for network operators, suppliers, and balancing group managers (BKVs) in their market communication tasks. These solutions map and automate regulatory gas processes in compliance with the German Gas Cooperation Agreement (KoV).
Seamlessly integrated into SAP S/4HANA Utilities, the solution connects to SAP Market Communication for Utilities (MaCo Cloud) via the SAP Application Process Engine (APE). This ensures smooth gas format exchanges.
With the Data Exchange Monitor, network operators can clearly visualize message traffic in the MaCo Cloud and track the status of each message. The ALOCAT Monitor App enables the monitoring and display of allocation volumes, while the shadow balancing function serves as a crucial data validation tool by comparing expected and received quantities.
Mapping and automating the processes mandated by the German Gas Cooperation Agreement (KoV). Seamless integration into SAP S/4HANA Utilities and dedicated SAP Fiori apps facilitate the execution, monitoring, and analysis of these processes, such as declaration and allocation management.
Seamless market communication connectivity via the SAP Application Process Engine (APE) ensures smooth gas format exchanges. The Data Exchange Monitor application visualizes sent and received messages along with their status, simplifying the monitoring of message traffic.
For data validation on the supplier/BKV side, the shadow balancing function of the Enhancements for German Gas Suppliers compares expected gas volumes with received allocation messages (ALOCAT), highlighting any discrepancies.
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