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Archived System CR SCR102203-01 Detail

Added Revision 12/30/03: Updates are needed in IMA to allow for only one ECCKT format to ensure manually created FOCs have a consistent ECCKT format, and to the LR worksheets to only include the valid format for ECCKT.

Currently, on LSR's with REQTYP=AB ACT=N, and REQTYP=BB, ACT=Z or V, CLECs can submit an LSR with the ECKKT field populated. An up front edit is needed to automatically reject these LSR's preventing manual intervention.

On ACT=C, T, D or V when ECCKT is not populated correctly, the LSR should be rejected. According to the LSOG (p. 24) Valid ECCKT format =

N.AAAA.NNN..AA

Example: 29.XFU.123456..MS

If NNN section of the ECCKT has less than three digits, then add leading zeroes, e.g., 5.LXFU.20..NW should be sent as 5.LXFU.020..NW

Expected Deliverable:

Qwest must begin enforcing the data requirements for ECCKT field of an LSR per the LSOG instructions. Qwest systems must be updated to implement edits in the ordering systems to reject invalid entries in the ECCKT field. Manual processing shall be instructed to follow the same direction and REJECT LSR’s where the ECCKT field is populated incorrectly. Implementation and notification should coincide with IMA 16.0 release.

Status History

Project Meetings

-- April 20, 2005 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Jill Martain-Qwest stated that 17.0 was deployed on 4/11/05 and that this CR will remain in CLEC Test.

-- March 16, 2005 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Jill Martain-Qwest stated that this CR is scheduled to be implemented on April 11, 2005, with the IMA 17.0 Release.

- November 17, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Jill Martain/Qwest stated that the IMA 17.0 Packaging Status is located in Attachment M. Jill also said that the Release date for 17.0 was changed from April 25, 2005 to April 11, 2005. Liz Balvin/Covad stated that the LOE was reduced for this release and asked if Qwest would provide capacity in December of 2004. Jill Martain/Qwest stated that Qwest would provide the capacity for 2005 in December of 2004. Liz Balvin/Covad asked if the 1400 to 1600 hours for SCR121003-01EX Mechanization for SUPP Type 3 Activity scheduled in December were available. Liz said the hours should be available for 17.0 Susie Bliss/Qwest stated that we were utilizing those hours this year. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon said that here understanding was that the hours were available for 17.0. Susie Bliss/Qwest said that we don’t know what the hours are for 2005 yet. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon asked if the available resources stayed at 20,000 hours for the year. Susie Bliss/Qwest stated that the 20,000 hours is an estimate for 17.0. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon said that Qwest used to package to mid-range and that for 17.0 Qwest packaged at the high range. Susie Bliss/Qwest said that this is due to the uncertainty. Comment received from Eschelon 11/29/04 – and Qwest does not know the hours for 2005 right now. Liz Balvin/Covad asked why the IMA 17.0 production date was moved. John Gallegos/Qwest said that Qwest needed to sync up with other systems and for other technical reasons. John Berard/Covad asked if the date was moved because of the hours. John Gallegos/Qwest said no, it was not because of the hours.

- July 22, 2004 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Jill Martain/Qwest stated that Qwest would distribute the ballot on July 27th, it is due back to Qwest on July 30th, and Qwest would email the initial prioritization list to the CLECs on August 3rd. There were no questions. Lori Langston/Qwest explained that this CR will deliver an edit for when the ECCKT Field is populated in error. Jill Martain/Qwest stated that this is a medium to medium-high for Qwest.

- 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.

- January Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that this CR is high for Qwest. Lori Langston/Qwest stated that this CR is to standardize the format across the board. Lori stated that it would ensure that the ECCKT that is on the FOC is correct. Lori stated that if the ECCKT is not populated when it should be, Qwest would advise the CLEC. Lori stated that an invalid ECCKT was one of the reasons for a PIA.

December 17, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that the CR is being revised so will send the circuit ID correctly on the FOC. The Action Item is Closed.

November 20, 2003 Systems CMP Meeting Discussion: Connie Winston/Qwest stated that Qwest opens CRs as a result of analysis that is performed on flowthrough errors. Bonnie Johnson/Eschelon stated that the problems with circuit IDs are numerous and that there is no consistency. Bonnie stated that Eschelon has had to create internal business rules and would like to ask that if an edit is implemented, that Qwest clean up the format issues. Bonnie stated that Qwest should send back the circuit ID as it is received. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that Qwest would look into making that part of the definition and would revise the CR, as appropriate. John Berard/Covad asked why Qwest couldn’t just ignore it, then Qwest wouldn’t reject because of it. Connie Winston/Qwest stated that she would discuss with the CR originator, Lori Langston (Qwest). There were no additional comments or questions. This CR was moved to Presented Status.

-- Clarification Meeting - October 24, 2003 Peggy Esquibel-Reed/Qwest reviewed the CR Description with CR originator Lori Langston/Qwest: Qwest shall implement EDITS in IMA to REJECT LSR’s when the ECCKT field has been populated when it should not be populated AND/OR when it is populated incorrectly. Currently, on LSR's with REQTYP=AB ACT=N, and REQTYP=BB, ACT=Z or V, CLECs can submit an LSR with the ECKKT field populated. An up front edit is needed to automatically reject these LSR's preventing manual intervention. On ACT=C, T, D or V when ECCKT is not populated correctly, the LSR should be rejected. According to the LSOG (p. 24) Valid ECCKT format = N.AAAA.NNN..AA Example: 29.XFU.123456..MS If NNN section of the ECCKT has less than three digits, then add leading zeroes, e.g., 5.LXFU.20..NW should be sent as 5.LXFU.020..NW Expected Deliverable: Qwest must begin enforcing the data requirements for ECCKT field of an LSR per the LSOG instructions. Qwest systems must be updated to implement edits in the ordering systems to reject invalid entries in the ECCKT field. Manual processing shall be instructed to follow the same direction and REJECT LSR’s where the ECCKT field is populated incorrectly. Implementation and notification should coincide with IMA 16.0 release. Confirmed Interface: IMA Common Confirmed Products: LNP and UBL There were no additional comments. Action Plan: Lori Langston/Qwest to present CR at November Systems CMP Meeting.

CenturyLink Response

Qwest has reviewed the information submitted as part of Change Request SCR102203-01. Based upon the scope of this CR as agreed to in the Clarification Meeting (held October 24, 2003) Qwest is able to provide an estimated Level of Effort (LOE) of 650 to 715 hours for this IMA Change Request with no SATE impacts.

At the November 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 eligible for the IMA 16.0 Prioritization.

Sincerely, Qwest