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I don't think we can wait. We need FERC solutions in SAP (and perhaps the
data warehouse) relatively quickly. We have an "enterprise" issue localized in ETS -if that helps getting any action. Fundamentally, through my recent "investigation" I have become acquainted with numerous significant FERC module and FERC related issues -with little apparent solution to date. The items are being worked... Composite depreciation is not correct -millions of $ SAP natural accounts do not reconcile to the FERC module -the FERC trial balance does NOT balance Labor distribution true-ups are not correct for FERC purposes -costs are being misallocated (this was originally deemed a show stopper) AFUDC is not calculating consistently with pre SAP methodologies FERC ledgers are not available FERC "Users" were ready to test out the FERC data warehouse but that opportunity was nixed by the decisions below We are unable to obtain detailed benefit information for rate purposes Benefits have been charged out incorrectly (nearly resolved) Anxiety issue <We have little confidence we'll be able to efficiently prepare timely year end FERC Form2 reports* for Enron pipelines (submission deadlines for which are well before any Project Sunrise timetable.) * there is voluminous revenue/volume, financial, property and tax related data required for this document, all of which has to be stated in FERC format. Rod Hayslett 12/06/2000 04:18 PM To: Melissa Becker/Corp/Enron@ENRON cc: James Saunders/FGT/Enron@ENRON Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse Do you think it better that I wait and see what comes of this, or because I have a singular need that I cause a small group to come togehter and focus on this? The fact that there is no solution is the issue and no solution merely means I have to find one, since I don't have the option of saying it's too hard or the system can't do it. On the other hand I'm sure I don't know all the answers so I'm not sure of what the right process even is. Mark Frank@ECT 12/04/2000 02:21 PM To: Rod Hayslett/FGT/Enron@ENRON, James Saunders/FGT/Enron@ENRON, Melissa Becker/Corp/Enron@ENRON, David McEllin/FGT/Enron@ENRON, Ozlem Mahmood/HOU/EES@EES, Sheila Howard/Corp/Enron@ENRON cc: Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse To all: Hope this clarifies-- We are currently collating needs data from our interview cycle. Preliminarily, the interviews confirm our suspicions: 1. Cost & P/L reporting is the most widely held concern. 2. Cash flow reporting (treasury, direct & indirect) follows closely. 3. There is no easy, readily available solution to FERC reporting. 4. People have lost ad hoc query functionality with the implementation of SAP. Project Sunrise's reporting charter will be to address these needs in the most efficient, cost effective way possible. That could be through a data warehouse, could be through the FERC SAP module, could be through another avenue. None of us has the answer to the methodology question yet (although we all have ideas). I would prefer to keep the Project Sunrise team focused on the task at hand -- sifting through the interview information and developing a work plan. We have followup interviews to schedule & complete, a data model to build, etc. Basically a lot of work on our plates. However, FERC reporting is clearly a significant need that will be at the forefront of any reporting solution. If our goal is to discuss this need in detail tomorrow, I'm all for it! I need the education. If our goal is to look at progress towards a solution, we should look to postpone. I take responsibility for distracting efforts in progress, but believe the delay worthwhile. One final issue: Sean, the Sensecorp consultant who has been working on the project, is in California. We may want to wait on his participation. I believe we are all on the same page. mhf ---------------------- Forwarded by Mark Frank/HOU/ECT on 12/04/2000 02:04 PM --------------------------- Ozlem Mahmood@EES 12/04/2000 01:16 PM To: Mark Frank/HOU/ECT@ECT cc: Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse FYI: ---------------------- Forwarded by Ozlem Mahmood/HOU/EES on 12/04/2000 01:14 PM --------------------------- Melissa Becker@ENRON 12/04/2000 11:16 AM To: David McEllin/FGT/Enron@ENRON cc: Ozlem Mahmood/HOU/EES@EES, Sheila Howard/Corp/Enron@ENRON Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse Why wouldn't we? ETS has a specific gap that needs to be addressed, and we need to find the best way to fix it. I would just be sure not to jump to the DW as the solution, unless the ISC has been given ample opportunity to propose a solution. Be sure to go that route, too! David McEllin 12/01/2000 05:37 PM To: Melissa Becker/Corp/Enron@ENRON cc: Ozlem Mahmood/HOU/EES@EES Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse Will we be proceeding with the Dec 5 meeting? If so, Ozlem could you get notice out to the original distribution list concerning time and location. I will be out of the office on Monday, so I would appreciate your assistance in coordinating the meeting logistics. Thanks. ---------------------- Forwarded by David McEllin/FGT/Enron on 12/01/2000 05:35 PM --------------------------- David McEllin 11/30/2000 04:56 PM To: Melissa Becker/Corp/Enron@ENRON cc: Rod Hayslett/FGT/Enron@ENRON, James Saunders/FGT/Enron@ENRON, Sheila Howard/Corp/Enron@ENRON, Mark Frank/HOU/ECT@ECT Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse I feel we should proceed with the Dec 5 meeting, at least to get a better understanding of what the data warehouse can do for us related to FERC, and maybe determine just how far along it currently is. The original reason we were asked to meet on this issue is that it was thought that a lot of work had already been completed and it wouldn't take much to deliver an end product. The other attendees, as well as myself, need to understand what this can do for us as opposed to a potential solution in SAP. Melissa Becker 11/30/2000 04:28 PM To: Rod Hayslett/FGT/Enron@ENRON, James Saunders/FGT/Enron@ENRON cc: Sheila Howard/Corp/Enron@ENRON, Mark Frank/HOU/ECT@ECT, David McEllin/FGT/Enron@ENRON Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse I am not sure the statement below from Ozlem is entirely accurate. In addtion to Project Sunrise, I have asked Sheila Howard, who is the lead for the financial team in the ISC, to work with the Project Sunrise team to understand what your issues are and help determine a solution. Let me assure you that whether through the Project Sunrise or the ISC, we are working on your issue and it has NOT dropped off the radar screen. As a matter of fact, Project Sunrise had a status meeting today, and this came up several times. I think the only question is "what's the best approach for solving it"? I will leave it to Dave, as the ETS representative to Project Sunrise, along with Sheila, Mark, and the others listed below, to continue to work on a solution for the FERC problems. Dave - is there any reason NOT to proceed with the December 5 meeting under these assumptions? I would just ask that Sheila be included. Thanks! Rod Hayslett 11/30/2000 06:18 AM To: Melissa Becker/Corp/Enron@ENRON cc: Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse If there is going to be no effort to fix my problem as a result of the change in the effort, I am wondering why I should support the project at all? ---------------------- Forwarded by Rod Hayslett/FGT/Enron on 11/30/2000 06:19 AM --------------------------- James Saunders 11/29/2000 07:54 PM To: Bob Chandler/ET&S/Enron@ENRON, Jennifer Lev/FGT/Enron@ENRON, Debbie Thompson/FGT/Enron@ENRON, John Cobb/FGT/Enron@ENRON cc: David McEllin/FGT/Enron@ENRON, Rod Hayslett/FGT/Enron@ENRON Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse Do we have any current Form 2 or other FERC related reporting requirements/concerns as a result of the "redirection" below? ---------------------- Forwarded by James Saunders/FGT/Enron on 11/29/2000 07:54 PM --------------------------- Ozlem Mahmood@EES 11/29/2000 05:47 PM To: David McEllin/FGT/Enron@ENRON cc: Jennifer Lev/FGT/Enron@ENRON, Debbie Thompson/FGT/Enron@ENRON, Harry Walters/ET&S/Enron@ENRON, Hoyt Ivey/ET&S/Enron@ENRON, Bob Chandler/ET&S/Enron@ENRON, James Saunders/FGT/Enron@ENRON Subject: Re: FERC Data Warehouse Dear FERC-interested representatives, Due to the current redirection of the data warehouse project (which is now part of Project Sunrise), it has been determined that it is best to postpone a FERC discussion/analysis until after the collection of business requirements and final scoping of the project. However, I will be recommending that a focus group be designated for FERC. Thank you for your help and patience and I apologize for the upheaval and postponements. Tzlem David McEllin@ENRON 11/28/2000 04:35 PM To: Jennifer Lev/FGT/Enron@ENRON, Debbie Thompson/FGT/Enron@ENRON, Harry Walters/ET&S/Enron@ENRON, Hoyt Ivey/ET&S/Enron@ENRON, Bob Chandler/ET&S/Enron@ENRON cc: Ozlem Mahmood/HOU/EES@EES, James Saunders/FGT/Enron@ENRON Subject: FERC Data Warehouse The review by ETS of the FERC data warehouse information will be on Tuesday December 5th at 10:00am, location TBA. This initial review should last approx one hour and your input would be greatly appreciated. I will inform you of the location when this is established. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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