Formalising the Submission of PPMIP Unallocated Transaction Report (UTR) Files
Summary
This CP seeks to address the following issues regarding the Unallocated Transaction Report (UTR) files provided by PPMIPs to the Code Manager each month: 1. There is no REC requirement for PPMIPs to submit a monthly file to the Code Manager 2. PPMIPs are currently submitting files in two different file formats 3. C&C is only able to load one of the two file formats The CP has been raised to introduce a requirement in the REC for PPMIPs to provide monthly Unallocated Transaction Report (UTR) files to the Code Manager in a single file format, set out in the REC Data Specification. With this format being one that can be loaded by C&C.
Latest update and next planned activity
Date of latest update
Latest Update
09/04/2024 - Due to the MHHS impact on Service Providers, the technical code freeze and any MHHS impacts on the proposed solution, the Code Manager has reconsidered the priority of R0082 and believes that should be progressed following MHHS go-live. This Change Proposal has been withdrawn, and the Code Manager will consider raising a new change at the appropriate time following MHHS with consideration of the Codes Roadmap.
Impacts Overview
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Energy Supplier
Impacted REC Documents
Schedule 11 - Prepayment Arrangements
Impacted REC Services
Electricity Enquiry Service (EES)
Priority and rationale
Standard
Priority last updated on 29 May 2026
Solution development
Problem Statement
PPMIPs aren’t submitting UTR files in the same format, and one of these formats cannot be loaded by the EES Provider. There is also no obligation in the REC for these reports to be provided.
Proposed solution summary
- As a PPMIP, I want to have clear guidance on how and when I should submit my Unallocated Transaction Report files.
- As a Supplier, I want to receive accurate Unallocated Transactions in relation to prepayment meters that are not smart meters.
- As the Code Manager, I want visibility of the Unallocated Transaction Report.
- As the EES Provider, I want to be able to efficiently upload the Unallocated Transaction Reports.
No documents available.
Change Plan
Solution analysis and development
Completed
Start:
28 Nov 2022Due:
12 Jan 2024Completion:
11 Jan 2024Service Provider Impact Assessment start date
Completed
Start:
12 Jan 2024Due:
15 Jan 2024Completion:
15 Jan 2024Service Provider Impact Assessment close
Completed
Start:
15 Jan 2024Due:
11 Mar 2024Completion:
11 Mar 2024Original submission
Change details
Rosalind Timperley - REC Code Manager
28 Nov 2022
Change details
Formalising the Submission of PPMIP Unallocated Transaction Report (UTR) Files
This CP seeks to address the following issues regarding the Unallocated Transaction Report (UTR) files provided by PPMIPs to the Code Manager each month: 1. There is no REC requirement for PPMIPs to submit a monthly file to the Code Manager 2. PPMIPs are currently submitting files in two different file formats 3. C&C is only able to load one of the two file formats The CP has been raised to introduce a requirement in the REC for PPMIPs to provide monthly Unallocated Transaction Report (UTR) files to the Code Manager in a single file format, set out in the REC Data Specification. With this format being one that can be loaded by C&C.
Success of the monthly Prepayment Meter Unallocated Transaction process relies on all PPMIPs to submit an UTR, however, at present there is no requirement in REC for these files to be provided. Furthermore, PPMIPs are providing files in two different file formats, meaning that files need to be edited to enable them to be loaded into C&C’s system.
There will be a single format of file that is clearly documented in the REC Data Specification and there will be legal text mandating the submission of this file by PPMIPs on a monthly basis. Furthermore, C&C will be able to load this format directly into its systems. In terms of what file format is taken forward, it is recommended that parties be consulted on the impacts and benefits of the differing file options, so that the solution can be determined taking into account this information.
The submission of UTR files was a process which existed under the Master Registration Agreement (MRA). The process itself has transitioned into REC, however, there is no REC legal text associated with this monthly process. It is the REC Code Manager’s understanding that in June 2021, MAP C0339 ‘Changes to MAP 14’ introduced five new Data Items in the Unallocated Transaction Report, namely: o Vend Site ID (E0008) o NSP ID (E00007) o Multiple Supplier Report Indicator o Last known MPAN (J0003) o Last known Supplier Id (J0002) Some PPMIPs include these additional fields in their reports, whilst others do not. C&C is only able to load files that do not contain these additional fields. The REC Data Specification currently includes Market Message MM50001 ‘Unallocated Transaction Report’, which includes the following Data Items: o PPMIP Report Record Type o Date PPMIP Report Issued o PPMIP Report Record Count o Source PPMIP MPID
Impacts
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It will improve the process for managing unallocated prepayment transactions
Schedule 11 - Prepayment Arrangements
It is proposed that legal text requirements be added to this schedule
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Data Item Catalogue, Market Message Catalogue
It is proposed that a single UTR file type be added to the data specification.
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Energy Suppliers
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Activity
Proposed solution summary changed to As a PPMIP, I want to have clear guidance on how and when I should submit my Unallocated Transaction Report files.As a Supplier, I want to receive accurate Unallocated Transactions in relation to prepayment meter…
Proposed solution summary changed to As a PPMIP, I want to have clear guidance on how and when I should submit my Unallocated Transaction Report files.As a Supplier, I want to receive accurate Unallocated Transactions in relation to prepayment meters that are not smart meters.As the Code Manager, I want visibility of the Unallocated Transaction Report.As the EES Provider, I want to be able to efficiently upload the Unallocated Transaction Reports..
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