• Role of intercompany communication in utilities
• Importance of standardized data exchange
• Business scenarios for supplier–distributor interaction
• End-to-end market communication overview
• Integration with SAP IS-U and external market partners
• Message-based communication concepts
• Inbound and outbound processing overview
• Architecture supports automated data exchange
• Role-based process responsibilities
• Business process flows in deregulated markets
• Process chains across market partners
• Role clarity ensures correct communication
• Industry-standard formats (e.g. EDIFACT, XML)
• Message versioning and formats
• Mandatory and optional data segments
• Standards ensure consistent data exchange
• IDE basic customizing and settings
• Process variants and process steps
• Service provider and partner configuration
• Message determination rules
• Configuration supports business-specific scenarios
• Data extraction from IS-U processes
• Message generation and formatting
• Transmission to market partners
• Outbound processing ensures timely communication






















