The application of meter multipliers is performed at the Prepare for VEE stage in the IMD import process.
Meter multipliers are factors that are applied to the raw meter readings to convert them into billing units.
Meter multipliers can be defined at the device, register, or measurement type level. They can also be time-dependent or time-independent. The system uses the algorithm D1-MTR-MULT (Apply Meter Multipliers) to apply the meter multipliers to the IMD based on the effective date and time of the meter read and the device configuration. The system also stores the original meter read and the meter multiplier value in the IMD for audit purposes. The application of meter multipliers is done before the VEE stage, as the meter multipliers are considered part of the meter read data and not part of the VEE rules. The VEE stage is where the system performs validation, editing, and estimation on the IMD using the predefined or custom VEE rules. References: About Meter Multipliers, Applying Meter Multipliers, Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management Overview