Wholesale: Products & Services

Archived System CR SCR042303-01 Detail

Expected Deliverable:

That required and conditionally required fields not properly populated be rejected up front.

Status History

Project Meetings

- August 18, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that this CR was implemented in 15.0 and would remain in CLEC Test. Susie Wells/Qwest stated that she reviewed the PCAT and stated that the information is clearly documented as to what is required and noted that Qwest currently does not edit for FID detail. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that when this CR was defined, they used the developer worksheets and those are the changes that were made for this CR. Connie stated that the information is contained within the meeting minutes of this CR. Connie stated that if we went into every product, it would be extremely difficult to get an LSR in the door. Connie stated that we would enforce the required and conditional rules in the developer worksheets. Connie stated that she also reviewed the PCAT to ensure that it was clearly documented and it is. Stephanie Prull/Eschelon asked if any existing product based rules were altered. Connie Winston/Qwest responded no. This Action item was Closed.

- July 22, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Liz Balvin/MCI asked if Qwest had a response to her MW1 question. Connie Winston/Qwest asked if that was the question regarding static dial tone. Liz Balvin/MCI stated that it was stutter dial tone at the 5E Switch, when the provider was other than Qwest. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that she did not see that Qwest required it but that the CLEC could invoke it. Liz Balvin/MCI stated that she has 64,000 customers with no stutter dial tone because it was required on the LSR. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that it does have to be on the LSR. Liz Balvin/MCI stated that this should be a business rule because the PCAT requires it. Liz stated that the requirement is that it needs to be on the LSR and Qwest did not reject it for lack of the FID. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that if it is left off, Qwest assumes that you do not want the stutter dial tone. Liz Balvin/MCI asked that the PCAT be read because the PCAT does state that it is required. Liz stated that MCI expected a reject. Liz stated that the requirement is if the USOC is needed, it needs the FID. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that she would review the PCAT. Liz Balvin/MCI stated that it was not a Qwest provisioned USOC. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that we would work off-line with Liz on this issue.

June 17, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: John Gallegos/Qwest stated that Qwest is still researching an issue with this CR. [Comment received by MCI: The issue surrounds a USOC/FID combination requirement when MWI is ordered as described in Qwest MWI PCAT] Connie Winston/Qwest stated this CR would remain in CLEC Test.

5/20/04 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that the majority of the CRs in Attachment G were deployed in 15.0. Connie said that we usually like to wait for the 1st EDI customer to certify a new release. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon said that when the submitting CLEC of a CR has not moved to the release and another CLEC performs the test, they may not understand the submitting CLECs intent or their system may be different. Bonnie said that she initiated a CR to establish a new status and Qwest voted no. 6/1/04 - Revision to Minutes from Eschelon. Bonnie said that we need to define in the CMP Document, a new status that fits the situation when a CR has not been tested in a release. Randy Owen/Qwest said that we might look at something between CLEC Test and Completed. Cheryl Peterson/AT&T said that we might use CLEC Test One and Two. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon said that we could use ‘Pending Test’ or ‘CLEC Hold’. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that we would create an action item to research the possibility of establishing a new Status Code.

This CR will remain in CLEC Test.

-- April 22, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that this CR just deployed with the IMA 15.0 Release and will remain open for another month. There were no questions or comments. This CR remains in CLEC Test.

March 18, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that this CR is deploying on April 19, 2004, in the IMA 15.0 Release. There were no questions or comments.

February 19, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion Excerpt (Attachments H & J): Judy Schultz/Qwest stated that she wanted to provide an update to the funding approval process that was discussed in the January CMP Systems Meeting. Judy referred everyone to Attachment J in the Distribution Package. She stated that all CRs are being re-evaluated and must be approved. Judy said that CRs could not be scheduled without approval. Judy stated that the CRs with an impact to the IMA interface would follow the existing prioritization process. Judy noted that the funding for IMA 15.0 and IMA 16.0 has been approved, as well as funding to begin work on IMA 17.0.

MEETING MINUTES-February 17, 2004 Hi-Level Walk Through of IMA 15.0 Committed CR's

Attendees: Anne Robberson-Process Analyst (Qwest), Curt Anderson- IT Systems Analyst (Qwest), Diane Burt-Systems Analyst (AT&T), Donna Osborne-Miller - Carrier Relations Manager (AT&T), Dusti Bastian-Process Analyst (Qwest), Ellen McArthur-Process Analyst (Qwest), Hank Martinez-IT Systems Analyst (Qwest), James McCluskey- ILEC Manager (Accenture), John Daugherty-Product Management (AT&T), John Gallegos-IT Manager (Qwest), Kathy Miller-Process Manager (Qwest), Kim Isaacs- ILEC Relations Process Analyst (Eschelon), Kyle Kirves-IT Analyst (Qwest), Linda Miles-Process Manager (Qwest), Lori Langston-Process Manager (Qwest), Marie Acceno-Systems Analyst (AT&T), Nancy Denny-IT Analyst (Qwest), Nicole James-IT Analyst (Qwest), Pat Bratetic-Process Manager (Qwest), Phyllis Burt-Systems Analyst (AT&T), Randy Owen-IT Manager (Qwest), Shon Higer-Process Analyst (Qwest), Shonna Pasionek-IT Analyst (Qwest), Stephanie Prull-EDI Business Analyst (Eschelon), Susie Wells-Product/Process Analyst (Qwest) Meeting Facilitator: Nancy Denny (Qwest)

Purpose: High-level walk-through of the CRs that are committed in the IMA 15.0 Release.

Supporting Documents: Qwest Notification: SYST.02.13.04.F.01366.IMAEDI15.0Cand&DocWkth Documentation containing 15.0 Candidate Summaries: February 17, 2004, attached to notification CRs can be found in the Qwest Wholesale Change Request Interactive Report located at: http://www.qwest.com/wholesale/cmp/changerequest.html

Functional Overview: Currently there are fields on the LSR and RS forms that are Required or Conditionally Required for certain product and activity combinations, but contain business rules that are not being enforced with an upfront edit in IMA. A request has been made that all Required and Conditionally Required fields on the LSR and RS forms be enforced with upfront edits in order to minimize the occurrences of the request later erring during Qwest order processing and reduce Qwest rejects. With the implementation of this enhancement Qwest will determine which rules are appropriate for enforcement and which should be stated as informational messages on the developer worksheets.

Form Impacts: LSR RS

Products: All

Activities: All

Meeting Discussion: Anne Robberson provided the overview based on the document provided with the agenda.

James McCluskey-Accenture -(James): Information only means that the rule won’t be enforced? Anne Robberson -Qwest-(Anne): Yes. James: So there’s no implementation required on the CLEC side? Anne: That is correct. John: Qwest just sought to add additional clarity.

- August 21, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Liz Balvin/MCI stated that the LOE was very high, but that this would provide all the edits up front for the LSR and Resale forms. She stated that this would help with flow through. Liz stated that this CR is MCI’s highest priority. Phyllis Burt/AT&T asked why the Level of Effort was so high. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that it is due to the complexity of the edits. Phyllis Burt/AT&T stated that their interest was moderate. Kim Isaacs/Eschelon stated that their interest was moderate.

-- June 19, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that the list of fields where an edit can be applied is now provided in the CR. Connie stated that more definition would be provided as this CR gets prioritized high enough in the vote to be worked and the candidate gets defined. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon asked if more information would be provided at that time, as to what the edit will be. Connie Winston/Qwest stated yes and noted that Liz (Balvin) may be looking for an edit on every required and conditionally required field. There were no additional questions or comments. This action item was closed.

- June 12, 2003: The following fields have been identified, during an initial high-level analysis of the LSR and RS Developer Worksheets, as potential candidates for additional editing.

LSR FIELDS: RS FIELDS: 1. CCNA 5. RSQTY 2. PON 12. LNA 7. AN 16. TNS 7a. NAN 20. OTN 15. DSPTCH 24. SAN 16. DDD 26. ECCKT 17. APPTIME 28. PIC 17a. APT CON 29. LPIC 21. DFDT 46. IWJK 28. ACT 62. CFA 31. EXP 63. FA 38. AENG 64. FEATURE 39. ALBR 65. FEATURE DETAIL 40. SCA 45. ACTL 51. TOS 53. NC 58. RPON 114. STATE 116. REMARKS

-- May 22, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Liz Balvin/MCI reviewed the CR description. Liz Balvin/MCI stated that during the Clarification Meeting, the scope was narrowed to the LSR and Resale Forms only, in order to get all edits up front for the LSR and Resale forms. Liz stated that this should alleviate issues in respect to manual fall-out. Liz asked if the LOE of 8000 to 9500 hours is just for the two forms. John Gallegos/Qwest stated yes, the LOE provided is only for the LSR and Resale Forms. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that Qwest’s current assessment is that it will entail over 30 edits and that this would be a very big change. Connie stated that in sub-setting it and hitting the ones we do the most would be most effective. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon asked that when there is a CR that’s heavy in edits, please have the process and systems people sit at the same table to take into account any manual processes. Judy Schultz/Qwest asked Bonnie (Johnson) to elaborate on her statement. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon stated that when edits were implemented, Qwest has not historically looked into the manual processes that would be impacted. Then, the edits sometimes prevent the manual process from working properly. Lynn Notarianni/Qwest stated that when we talked about this last month, we talked about getting in synch with the centers on manual workarounds and ensure that the manual workarounds are communicated that are in the event notifications. Lynn stated that she believes that Qwest did true up that process. Liz Balvin/MCI asked if the list of edits, based on the LOE, could be provided to the CLECs. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that they were from the developer worksheets and stated that Qwest is still defining this candidate. Connie stated that we will take an Action Item and provide a read-out at the June CMP Meeting. Liz Balvin/MCI said ok. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon stated that she used to get a report that identified fallout and the reasons why. Bonnie stated that the report was not accurate so Qwest stopped providing it. Bonnie stated that the report was still helpful and stated that she has asked her Service Manager for the report. Bonnie stated that she does not know if the report even still exists. Bonnie stated that if Qwest can identify where the CLECs are having problems, the CLECs can address the problems. Bonnie asked if the report was still available. Kit Thomte/Qwest asked Bonnie (Johnson) whom she used to get the report from. Stephanie Prull/McLeodUSA stated that she received it from Annelyn Aficial and that she found the report helpful. Liz Balvin/MCI stated that MCI does the reverse. Liz stated that if MCI cannot figure it out, they call the EDI team. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that she is familiar with the report and that Qwest will take an Action Item to look into it.

May 19, 2003 Received Email from Liz Balvin/MCI: That's fine Peggy, Thanks, Liz Balvin MCI Carrier Management - Qwest

- May 19, 2003 Email Sent to liz Balvin/MCI: Good Afternoon Liz -- Liz, during the Clarification Meeting for your submitted CMP CR, SCR042303-01, we (Qwest) confirmed that the scope of this CR was for the LS and Resale Forms only. This email is asking for your concurrence to revise the CR Title and Description to indicate that the scope is only for those 2 forms. This would be to prevent any future possible confusion. Is it acceptable to you if I change the Title and Description as shown below? Current Title: Implement BPL Edits for All Required and Conditionally Required Fields Current Description: MCI is requesting that that all required/conditional (where the condition exists) fields be edited for in the business processing layer (BPL).

REVISION (in italics) TO READ: Title: Implement BPL Edits for All Required and Conditionally Required Fields on the LSR and Resale Forms. Description: For the LSR and Resale Forms, MCI is requesting that that all required/conditional (where the condition exists) fields be edited for in the business processing layer (BPL).

If it is acceptable, I will make the change and send you a copy of the revised CR. If it is not acceptable, please advise of the verbiage that you would like used. I have attached a copy of the current CR for your review.

Thanks Much, Peggy Esquibel-Reed Qwest Communications CMP CRPM - Systems 303.896.63320

Clarification Meeting 5/2/03

Introduction of Attendees Liz Balvin/MCI, Bonnie Johnson/MCI, Stephanie Prull/McLeod, Todd Cherminow/Eschelon, Peggy Esquibel-Reed/Qwest, Curt Anderson/Qwest, Monica Manning/Qwest, Shonna Pasionek/Qwest, Kimberly Powers/Qwest

Review Description of Change Peggy Esquibel-Reed reviewed the description of this CR MCI is requesting that all required/conditional (where the condition exists) fields be edited for in the business processing layer (BPL).

Confirm Areas and Products Impacted Liz Balvin/MCI stated that the products impacted are Resale, UBL, and UNE-P. The interface impacted is IMA Common.

Identify/Confirm CLECs Expectation Liz Balvin/MCI asked if additional products would increase the LOE. Qwest stated that we will need to review the errors list and disclosure document from the EDI team. John Gallegos/Qwest asked if MCI would be willing to consider looking at a subset of products due to the potential size of the LOE. Liz stated that for now they are looking at the UNE-P product. John also asked if MCI would consider this change for specific screens if the LOE becomes too large. Liz Balvin/MCI asked if the LOE could be provided by form. John reiterated that he was looking for ways to keep the LOE from becoming too large. Liz stated that the error list may provide some insight. Monica Manning/Qwest asked if this request was coming about from a specific field that may be causing a problem. Liz stated that it's everything in general. Liz also stated that if there are fields that can be focused on, that would help. Liz stated that she would like the fields to be edited upfront because they drop for manual handling and rejects. The concept is widely requested by the EDI folks. Stephanie Prull/McLeod said that two forms are causing the most problems, LSR and Resale. Resale is the # issue and have problems with the Directory but don't have a lot of rejects. John stated that some edits will help from a format perspective. Accurate data will need to be validated with a downstream system and that is what makes this a large LOE as well as looking at every field not edited today. John also stated that is why we were asking if you would be willing to look at a subset. Liz asked if we could LOE the LSR and Resale forms. She also stated that she would look at the errors list for a high level example. Directory Listings may or may not be pertinent. John stated that we can provide the LOE for those 2 forms and if the LOE is workable, we could probably expand. Stephanie asked if this would only be looking at the current version or would be retroactive. Liz stated that Qwest doesn't do the retroactive. John stated that Qwest's expectation is on a going forward basis. Liz stated that the earliest IMA release would be 15.0. John verified that the scope at this point would be narrowed to the LSR and Resale forms only and Liz agreed.

Identify any Dependent System Change Requests NA

Establish Action Plan MCI will present this request at the May 22, 2002 CMP Systems Meeting.

CenturyLink Response

May 12, 2003

RE: SCR042303-01 Implement BPL Edits for All Required and Conditionally Required Fields

Qwest has reviewed the information submitted as part of Change Request (SCR042303-01). Based upon the scope of this CR as agreed to in the Clarification Meeting (held May 2, 2003) Qwest is able to provide an estimated Level of Effort (LOE) of 8000 to 9500 hours for this IMA Change Request, with a SATE impact of 150 to 200 hours.

At the next Monthly Systems CMP Meeting, CMP participants will be given the opportunity to comment on this Change Request and provide additional clarifications. Any clarifications and/or modifications identified at that time will be incorporated into Qwest's further evaluation of this Change Request.

This Change Request is an eligible candidate for the IMA 15.0 prioritization vote.

Sincerely, Qwest