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4.8.5.3 Prorating From Complex-Level Ext. Files Checklist

The complex-level external file prorating method performs the
prorating as charges are computed for the external file
records and outputs the prorated changes to the Debit File.

Follow these steps to prorate from complex-level external
files:

__  1.  Select Option 2, Complex Level Prorating, on the
        Prorating Menu (MWF;4;2;3;8;2) to specify the
        External Files prorating parameter.

__  2.  Run the complex-level prorating generation job,
        PRORATE, in sharedprefix.MICS.CNTL to create the
        $PRORATC format.  You are automatically placed into
        ISPF edit in this member each time you enter or
        change the external file prorating parameter
        specifications.

__  3.  If you need to prorate from more than a single data
        element, or if you need to prorate to cost center
        levels other than COSTCTR1, code the appropriate
        macros in sharedprefix.MICS.SOURCE(#ACTEXIT) as
        discussed in Sections 4.8.3 and 4.8.4.

__  4.  For each complex-level external file that you want to
        prorate, specify YES for Prorating on the External
        File Specifications panel.  If you want to prorate
        from a variable other than COSTCTR1, specify it as
        the Prorate From variable.  Otherwise, COSTCTR1 is
        used.  Refer to Section 4.4.1.1 for more information
        about these specifications.

__  5.  Submit the external file generation job, EXTFILE, in
        sharedprefix.MICS.CNTL.  You are automatically placed
        into ISPF Edit on this member each time you enter or
        change the external file parameter specifications.

__  6.  Prorating begins with the next execution of the
        ACTfffTB job (where fff is the last three characters
        of the external file name) for the external file.