In this page we briefly analyze the main differences and expected (user interface) behaviors when ordering Pay Per Use (PPU) products in relation to ordering products that are prepaid and not based on usage.
Ordering a Product with PPU Charge via BSS
When ordering a product with a PPU charge through the BSS platform, you are unable to select the product quantity. Also, you should expect the following behavior:
The Quantity field is disabled. Instead, the text PPU is shown.
A green informative disclaimer is shown underneath the product stating, ‘This product is billed based on usage’.
All other fields in the ordering form remain active.
The Unit Price is displayed.
The Discount is displayed (whenever applicable).
The Total amount is set to zero (0), and this means that the product will not be billed now.
Subscription Creation for a PPU Product
Once a subscription to a PPU product is created in BSS either manually or via the Order Execution option, the following will occur: