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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2003
Manfred Crumbach, Wiesloch, DE;
Martin Von Der Emde, Rauenberg, DE;
Manfred Crumbach, Wiesloch, DE;
Martin von der Emde, Rauenberg, DE;
SAP AG, Walldorf, DE;
Abstract
Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for determining payers of cost events in a billing environment. A biller may provide billable services or goods for its customers. At least one participant may be involved in rendering the services or goods, or a service or good related thereto. The payer for each invoice may be determined depending on one or more factors, such as the type of service or good provided and/or the relationships between the involved participant. Additional features may be provided, such as issuing an invoice to the identified payer to request payment.