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Bill Generation V2 Test Case - BX01US03


Test Case 001: Navigation Bar Display and Structure Verification

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_001
  • Title: Verify 6-step navigation bar displays correctly with proper stage identification and visual hierarchy
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/UI
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Smoke
  • Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Billing, UI, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Smoke-Test-Results, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-CxServices, Navigation-Workflow, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Low
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Low
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 15%
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, UI Framework
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Smoke-Test-Results, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Smart360 Authentication Service, CxServices
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds page load
  • Data_Requirements: Valid Billing Administrator credentials

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Smart360 system accessible, Bill Generation module enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator role with full access
  • Test_Data: Valid admin credentials (admin@smart360.com)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: None (Entry point test)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Smart360 home page

Home page loads successfully with menu visible

URL: https://smart360.com

Verify system accessibility

2

Click on "Bill Setup" > "Bulk Bill Generation" from menu

Bill Generation page loads with workflow header

Menu navigation path

AC-1: Navigation accessibility

3

Verify "Billing Workflow" header

Header displays: "Billing Workflow - Create and manage billing cycles using this streamlined workflow"

N/A

AC-1: Page title verification

4

Verify 6-step navigation bar structure

Navigation shows 6 circular steps in horizontal layout

N/A

AC-1: Step count validation

5

Verify Step 1 details

Shows "1" in blue circle, "Bill Cycle" label below

Step 1 active state

AC-1: Current step indication

6

Verify Step 2 details

Shows "2" in gray circle, "Fetch Consumer Data" label below

Step 2 inactive state

AC-1: Pending step indication

7

Verify Step 3 details

Shows "3" in gray circle, "Meter Readings" label below

Step 3 inactive state

AC-1: Step label accuracy

8

Verify Step 4 details

Shows "4" in gray circle, "Bill Generation" label below

Step 4 inactive state

AC-1: Step label accuracy

9

Verify Step 5 details

Shows "5" in gray circle, "Billing Summary" label below

Step 5 inactive state

AC-1: Step label accuracy

10

Verify Step 6 details

Shows "6" in gray circle, "Approve" label below

Step 6 inactive state

AC-1: Final step indication

11

Verify connecting lines between steps

Gray lines connect each step in sequence

N/A

AC-1: Visual flow indication

12

Verify responsive design

Navigation bar adapts to different browser widths

Resize window 1024px, 768px

AC-1: Cross-resolution support

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All 6 steps visible with correct labels: "Bill Cycle", "Fetch Consumer Data", "Meter Readings", "Bill Generation", "Billing Summary", "Approve"
  • Secondary_Verifications: Step 1 highlighted as current (blue), remaining steps in pending state (gray), connecting lines visible
  • Negative_Verification: No missing steps, incorrect labels, or broken visual hierarchy

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual navigation bar appearance and behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: None
  • Blocked_Tests: AC2_TC_002, AC3_TC_003
  • Parallel_Tests: Security authentication tests
  • Sequential_Tests: All subsequent AC test cases

Additional Information

  • Notes: Foundation test for entire billing workflow, critical for user orientation
  • Edge_Cases: Very narrow browser widths, high zoom levels
  • Risk_Areas: Cross-browser compatibility, responsive design breakpoints
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure navigation respects user permissions

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Navigation bar behavior during bill generation process (should remain accessible but indicate current progress)

  • Type: Integration

  • Rationale: Users need to understand their position in long-running processes

  • Priority: P2

  • Scenario_2: Keyboard navigation accessibility through step indicators

  • Type: Accessibility

  • Rationale: Compliance requirement for keyboard-only users

  • Priority: P3




Test Case 002: Step Status Visual Indicators and State Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_002
  • Title: Verify visual indicators correctly show current step and completion status with proper state transitions
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/UI
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Smoke
  • Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Billing, UI, Visual-Indicators, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Regression-Coverage, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-CxServices, State-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 8 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Low
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 25%
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, State Management
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, User-Acceptance, Module-Coverage, Regression-Coverage]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Smart360 Authentication Service, CxServices, Valid billing cycle data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds step transitions
  • Data_Requirements: Sample billing cycle: BC-2025-03

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill Generation module accessible, test billing cycle data available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator role with full access
  • Test_Data: Billing cycle: "March 2025 Downtown Billing Cycle", Valid consumer data
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC1_TC_001 must pass

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Access Bill Generation workflow from previous test

Navigation shows Step 1 as current with blue background and "1"

N/A

AC-2: Initial current step state

2

Verify Step 1 description text

Blue info text: "Set up the billing cycle parameters including start and end dates, billing frequency, and other cycle-specific settings."

N/A

AC-2: Current step context

3

Complete minimal Step 1 configuration

Fill required fields: Cycle name, Area, Premises, dates

Cycle: "Test-AC2-Cycle", Area: "Downtown", Period: "01-08-2025 to 31-08-2025"

AC-2: Step completion preparation

4

Click "Next" button

Step 1 shows checkmark (✓) in green circle, Step 2 becomes current (blue background with "2")

N/A

AC-2: Completed step visual

5

Verify Step 1 completed state

Step 1 displays green checkmark instead of number, maintains "Bill Cycle" label

N/A

AC-2: Completion indicator

6

Verify Step 2 current state

Step 2 shows blue circle with "2", blue description text visible

Step 2 description: "This step retrieves all consumer data required for billing..."

AC-2: New current step

7

Verify remaining steps unchanged

Steps 3-6 remain gray with numbers, no highlighting

N/A

AC-2: Future steps unchanged

8

Click "Previous" button

Navigate back to Step 1

N/A

AC-2: Backward navigation test

9

Verify Step 1 navigation state

Step 1 becomes current again (blue), checkmark preserved

N/A

AC-2: Completed step revisit

10

Navigate forward to Step 2 again

Step 2 becomes current, Step 1 retains completion status

N/A

AC-2: State persistence

11

Complete Step 2 and navigate to Step 3

Step 2 shows checkmark, Step 3 becomes current

Consumer data validated

AC-2: Sequential completion

12

Test jump navigation (if available)

Click on completed Step 1 directly

N/A

AC-2: Direct step access

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Current step visually distinct with blue highlighting and description text
  • Secondary_Verifications: Completed steps show green checkmarks, future steps remain gray with numbers, state persistence across navigation
  • Negative_Verification: No visual confusion between step states, no loss of completion status

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual step state transitions and visual indicators]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC1_TC_001
  • Blocked_Tests: AC3_TC_003, AC4_TC_005
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential workflow dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC3_TC_003

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for user orientation throughout billing process, affects user confidence in system
  • Edge_Cases: Rapid navigation between steps, browser back button usage, session timeouts during workflow
  • Risk_Areas: State synchronization, visual consistency across browsers
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure step states properly reflect user permissions and data access

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Step validation failure handling (what happens to visual states when step validation fails)

  • Type: Error Handling

  • Rationale: Users need clear feedback when step completion fails validation

  • Priority: P1

  • Scenario_2: Session timeout impact on step completion states

  • Type: Edge Case

  • Rationale: Long billing processes may exceed session timeouts

  • Priority: P2




Test Case 003: New Billing Cycle Configuration Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_003
  • Title: Verify comprehensive billing cycle configuration for new cycle creation with all required parameters and validations
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Billing, Configuration, Cycle-Management, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Regression-Coverage, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-CxServices, Data-Validation, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 15 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 40%
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Area Management, Consumer Management
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Regression-Coverage, Customer-Segment-Analysis]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Smart360 Authentication, CxServices, Area Management Service, Consumer Management Service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds form loading, < 5 seconds validation response
  • Data_Requirements: Available areas, premises, consumer categories, utility services, bill templates

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill Generation module accessible, master data configured (areas, premises, services)
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator role with create/edit permissions
  • Test_Data: Areas: "Downtown, Westside", Services: "Water, Electricity", Categories: "Residential, Commercial"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC1_TC_001, AC2_TC_002 must pass

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 1: Bill Cycle configuration

"Bill Cycle Configuration" section loads with form elements

N/A

AC-3: Form accessibility

2

Verify "Cycle Selection" section visibility

Shows "Select Billing Cycle" dropdown and "Create New" toggle

N/A

AC-3: BR-5 Create new toggle

3

Click "Create New" toggle

Form switches to new cycle mode, "Enter Billing Cycle" field becomes mandatory (red asterisk)

N/A

AC-3: BR-6 Toggle functionality

4

Enter billing cycle name

Field accepts input, shows character count (3-50 characters)

"March 2025 Water Billing Cycle"

AC-3: BR-7, BR-8 Name validation

5

Verify cycle name uniqueness validation

System validates name uniqueness against existing cycles

Unique name required

AC-3: BR-7 Uniqueness check

6

Click "Area" dropdown

Dropdown populates with available areas

Options: "Downtown", "Westside", "Industrial Zone"

AC-3: BR-16 Area selection

7

Select "Downtown" area

Area selected, "Sub Area" dropdown becomes populated

Area: "Downtown"

AC-3: BR-17 Area filtering

8

Select sub area

Sub area selection filters available premises

Sub Area: "DT-Central"

AC-3: BR-17 Sub area dependency

9

Click "Premises" dropdown

Shows only premises from selected area/sub area

Available premises: "DT-001", "DT-002", "DT-003"

AC-3: BR-19, BR-20 Premise filtering

10

Select multiple premises

Multi-select allows selection of 2+ premises

Selected: "DT-001", "DT-002"

AC-3: BR-20 Multi-select

11

Verify active cycle premise validation

System prevents selection of premises in active billing cycles

Check premises: "DT-004" (if in active cycle)

AC-3: BR-22 Active cycle validation

12

Select "Utility Service"

Dropdown shows available services

Service: "Water"

AC-3: BR-25 Service selection

13

Select "Consumer Category"

Category dropdown populated

Categories: "Residential", "Commercial"

AC-3: BR-26, BR-27 Category selection

14

Select "Consumer Subcategory"

Subcategory appears based on category selection

Subcategory: "Standard"

AC-3: BR-28, BR-29 Subcategory dependency

15

Set "Billing Period Start" date

Date picker allows valid date selection

Start Date: "01-03-2025"

AC-3: BR-31 Start date mandatory

16

Set "Billing Period End" date

End date must be after start date

End Date: "31-03-2025"

AC-3: BR-32 End date validation

17

Verify date validation

System validates end date > start date and after previous cycle

Valid date range

AC-3: BR-34 Date sequence validation

18

Review "Billing Cycle Summary" section

Summary auto-populates with entered configuration

All entered data reflected

AC-3: BR-37 through BR-43 Summary

19

Verify bill template selection

"Select Bill Template" dropdown shows available templates

Template: "Standard Water Bill Template"

AC-3: BR-46 Template selection

20

Select bill template

Template selection enables "Next" button

Selected template name appears

AC-3: BR-48 Template requirement

21

Click "Save as Draft"

Configuration saved without validation, can resume later

Draft status confirmed

AC-3: BR-51 Draft functionality

22

Click "Next" button

Validation passes, navigation proceeds to Step 2

All validations successful

AC-3: BR-54 Next button activation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: New billing cycle created successfully with all mandatory parameters configured
  • Secondary_Verifications: All dropdown dependencies work correctly, date validations enforce business rules, summary section reflects all selections
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot proceed without mandatory fields, cannot select premises in active cycles, cannot set invalid date ranges

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual configuration process and validation behaviors]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC1_TC_001, AC2_TC_002
  • Blocked_Tests: AC4_TC_004, AC7_TC_010
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC4_TC_005

Additional Information

  • Notes: Foundation for entire billing process, configuration errors here affect all subsequent steps
  • Edge_Cases: Very large premise selections, special characters in cycle names, leap year date handling
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity validation, cross-service dependencies, performance with large datasets
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure user can only access authorized areas and premises

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Billing cycle modification after partial completion (edit existing draft)

  • Type: Edit/Update Workflow

  • Rationale: Users may need to modify cycle parameters before finalizing

  • Priority: P2

  • Scenario_2: Billing cycle cloning from previous successful cycle

  • Type: Efficiency Feature

  • Rationale: Common business practice to copy successful cycle configurations

  • Priority: P3





Test Case 004: Existing Billing Cycle Selection and Modification

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_004
  • Title: Verify existing billing cycle selection and modification workflow with data preservation and validation
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Cycle-Management, Data-Modification, Workflow, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-CxServices, Cycle-Operations, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Cycle Management Service, State Management
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Cycle-Management, Data-Persistence
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance, Customer-Segment-Analysis]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: CxServices, Cycle Management Service, State Management, Database for cycle storage
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds cycle loading, < 2 seconds data population
  • Data_Requirements: Multiple existing billing cycles with different configurations

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Multiple existing billing cycles available, cycle modification enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with cycle modification permissions
  • Test_Data: Existing cycles: "Savaii 202501 R1", "March 2025 Downtown", "February Electric Cycle"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC2_TC_002 must pass (step navigation working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 1: Bill Cycle Configuration

Cycle selection dropdown and configuration form visible

N/A

Existing cycle access initiation

2

Click "Select Billing Cycle" dropdown

Dropdown populates with list of existing billing cycles

Available cycles displayed

Cycle list population verification

3

Verify existing cycle display format

Cycles shown with descriptive names and status indicators

Format: "Cycle Name (Status)"

Cycle identification clarity

4

Select existing cycle "Savaii 202501 R1"

Form auto-populates with all saved cycle parameters

Cycle: "Savaii 202501 R1" selected

Cycle data auto-population

5

Verify cycle comparison section population

Shows previous period and days since last billing accurately

Previous: "2025-06-01 to 2025-06-30", Days: 10

Historical data accuracy

6

Check all form fields auto-population

All configuration fields filled with saved values

Area, Premises, Service, Category, Dates populated

Complete data restoration

7

Verify billing cycle summary auto-update

Summary section reflects selected cycle configuration

Name, Areas, Premises, Services, Count: 53 selected

Summary synchronization

8

Test cycle parameter modification

Change area selection to add "Industrial Zone"

Add area: "Industrial Zone" to existing selection

Modification capability testing

9

Verify modification impact on summary

Summary updates to reflect parameter changes

Updated area list in summary

Dynamic summary updates

10

Check premise filtering after area change

Premises dropdown updates to include new area premises

Additional premises from Industrial Zone available

Cascading data updates

11

Save modified cycle configuration

Click "Save as Draft" or "Next" to preserve changes

Modified configuration saved successfully

Modification persistence

12

Test cycle switching during modification

Switch to different existing cycle "March 2025 Downtown"

Unsaved changes warning, then new cycle loads

Cycle switching with change detection

13

Verify complete data replacement

All form fields update to new cycle's parameters

Complete replacement of configuration data

Data consistency validation

14

Test modification validation

Make invalid changes (e.g., end date before start date)

Validation prevents saving invalid configuration

Modification validation enforcement

15

Verify modification audit trail

Changes to existing cycles logged for audit purposes

Audit log: cycle modifications, user, timestamp

Modification audit tracking

16

Test concurrent modification protection

Simulate multiple users modifying same cycle

Conflict detection and resolution mechanism

Concurrency handling validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Existing billing cycles can be selected and modified while preserving data integrity
  • Secondary_Verifications: Auto-population works correctly, modifications validated, audit trail maintained
  • Negative_Verification: Invalid modifications prevented, no data corruption, concurrent changes handled properly

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual cycle selection and modification behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC2_TC_002
  • Blocked_Tests: AC4_TC_005
  • Parallel_Tests: AC3_TC_003
  • Sequential_Tests: AC4_TC_005

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for cycle reuse and iterative billing process improvement
  • Edge_Cases: Very old cycles, cycles with deprecated parameters, cycles from different system versions
  • Risk_Areas: Data migration compatibility, parameter validation, state management
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure cycle access respects user permissions and organizational boundaries

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Cycle versioning and change history tracking
  • Type: Version Control
  • Rationale: Users may need to track changes over time for compliance
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Cycle template creation from successful cycles
  • Type: Template Management
  • Rationale: Successful cycles could become templates for future use
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 005 : Consumer Overview and Category Breakdown Display

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_005
  • Title: Verify consumer data summary displays comprehensive statistics with accurate category breakdown and cycle comparisons
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Analytics
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Consumer-Data, Analytics, Data-Analysis, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Consumer-Service, Statistical-Analysis, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 55%
  • Integration_Points: Consumer Service, CxServices, Analytics Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Consumer-Analytics
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Customer-Segment-Analysis, Module-Coverage, Engineering]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Consumer Service, CxServices, Previous billing cycle data for comparisons
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds data loading, < 5 seconds calculations
  • Data_Requirements: Billing cycle BC-2025-03 with 2590 consumers, previous cycle data for comparison

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Consumer data populated, previous billing cycle available for comparison
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with consumer data view access
  • Test_Data: Cycle: "Savaii 202501 R1", Consumers: 2590, Categories: Commercial/NA distribution
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC3_TC_003 must pass (cycle configuration completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 2: Fetch Consumer Data from completed Step 1

Consumer Data Analysis page loads with overview statistics

Billing cycle: "Savaii 202501 R1"

AC-4: Data step transition

2

Verify page header and description

Shows "Consumer Data Analysis - Analyze consumer data, plans, and tariffs for the selected billing cycle"

N/A

AC-4: Page context clarity

3

Verify "Consumer Overview" section

Displays total consumers with percentage change indicator

Expected: 2590 (99.92%)

AC-4: Total consumer count

4

Check percentage change calculation accuracy

Percentage change: (current count - previous count / previous count) * 100

Formula verification

AC-4: Percentage change formula

5

Verify "Missing Plan Details" card

Shows count of consumers without assigned plans

Expected: 0 "Action Required" or "N/A"

AC-4: Missing plan detection

6

Verify "Missing Tariff Details" card

Shows count of plans without assigned tariffs

Expected: 0 "Action Required" or "N/A"

AC-4: Missing tariff detection

7

Check "Consumer Breakdown" tab visibility

Tab shows consumer count distribution

Default active tab

AC-4: Category breakdown access

8

Verify "Consumers by Category" section

Shows category distribution with counts and percentages

Commercial: 2 (0.07%), NA: 2588 (88.78%)

AC-4: Category statistics

9

Validate category percentage calculations

Each category percentage = (category count / total count) * 100

Mathematical verification

AC-4: Category percentage accuracy

10

Check "Cycle Comparison" section

Shows previous cycle count and new consumers added

Previous Cycle: 2, New Consumers: 2588

AC-4: Cycle comparison data

11

Verify "Consumer Status" breakdown

Shows status distribution: Active, Inactive, Paused, Temporary Disconnect

Active: 2400 (82.33%), Inactive: 325 (11.15%), Paused: 0 (0%), Temp Disconnect: 190 (6.52%)

AC-4: Status distribution

12

Validate status percentage calculations

Status percentages sum to 100% within rounding tolerance

Sum validation

AC-4: Status percentage accuracy

13

Check color coding consistency

Active (green), Inactive (red), Paused (orange), Temporary Disconnect (gray)

Visual consistency

AC-4: Status visual indicators

14

Verify data refresh on cycle change

Change billing cycle, verify consumer data updates

Different cycle selection

AC-4: Data dependency validation

15

Test "Plans & Tariffs" tab

Tab shows plan analysis and recent changes

Plans & Tariffs content

AC-4: Plans analysis access

16

Test "Payment Details" tab

Tab shows payment summary and outstanding accounts

Payment summary data

AC-4: Payment analysis access

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Consumer overview displays correct total count (2590) with accurate category breakdown
  • Secondary_Verifications: All percentage calculations accurate, cycle comparison shows meaningful data, status distribution sums to 100%
  • Negative_Verification: No missing consumer data, no calculation errors, no inconsistent totals across tabs

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual consumer statistics and calculation accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC3_TC_003
  • Blocked_Tests: AC5_TC_007, AC6_TC_009
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC5_TC_007

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for understanding billing cycle scope and identifying data quality issues before bill generation
  • Edge_Cases: Very large consumer counts (10,000+), missing previous cycle data, empty categories
  • Risk_Areas: Performance with large datasets, calculation accuracy, data synchronization
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure consumer data access respects privacy regulations and user permissions

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Consumer data export functionality for offline analysis
  • Type: Data Export
  • Rationale: Business users often need consumer lists for external processing
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Real-time consumer data synchronization during billing cycle
  • Type: Integration
  • Rationale: Consumer data may change during billing process execution
  • Priority: P2





Test Case 06: Plan Assignment Workflow Error Handling

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_006
  • Title: Verify plan assignment workflow handles errors gracefully with proper validation and rollback mechanisms
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Error-Handling
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Negative, Plan-Assignment, Error-Handling, Validation, Recovery, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Security-Validation, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Plan-Service, Error-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Plan Service, Error Management Service, CxServices, Rollback Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Plan-Assignment, Error-Handling, Data-Integrity
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Security-Validation]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Plan Service, Error Management Service, CxServices, Network simulation tools
  • Performance_Baseline: < 5 seconds error detection, < 3 seconds rollback execution
  • Data_Requirements: Consumers without plans, various plan types, error simulation scenarios

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Plan assignment functionality enabled, error simulation capabilities, rollback mechanisms active
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with plan assignment and error resolution permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumer without plan: AC-2025-TEST, Compatible/incompatible plans, Network error simulation
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC5_TC_007 must pass (missing plan detection working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Missing Plan Details with consumer requiring plan

Consumer without plan displayed in missing plans table

Consumer: AC-2025-TEST, Service: Water, Category: Residential

Plan assignment error testing setup

2

Click "Assign Plan" action button

Plan assignment dropdown opens with available plans

Compatible and incompatible plans visible

Plan assignment workflow initiation

3

Attempt to assign incompatible plan (wrong service)

System validates plan compatibility before assignment

Select: "Electric Premium Plan" for Water consumer

Service compatibility validation

4

Verify compatibility error message

Clear error: "Plan 'Electric Premium Plan' is not compatible with Water service"

Specific incompatibility reason provided

Compatibility error feedback

5

Check assignment prevention

Plan assignment does not proceed, consumer remains in missing plans

No assignment created, state unchanged

Assignment prevention validation

6

Attempt incompatible category assignment

Try commercial plan for residential consumer

Select: "Commercial Water Plan" for Residential consumer

Category compatibility validation

7

Verify category compatibility error

Error: "Plan category 'Commercial' does not match consumer category 'Residential'"

Category-specific error message

Category validation feedback

8

Select compatible plan for assignment

Choose appropriate plan matching service and category

Plan: "Residential Water Standard"

Valid plan selection

9

Simulate network failure during assignment

Trigger network error simulation during assignment process

Network failure simulation activated

Network error scenario testing

10

Verify graceful failure handling

Assignment fails with clear error message, no partial state

Error: "Assignment failed due to network error. Please try again."

Network failure graceful handling

11

Check data integrity preservation

Consumer remains in missing plans list, no partial assignment created

No corrupted assignment state

Data integrity validation

12

Verify rollback mechanism

Any partial assignment data cleaned up automatically

Clean system state after failure

Automatic rollback verification

13

Test assignment retry after error resolution

Retry assignment after network restoration

Assignment completes successfully on retry

Error recovery capability

14

Simulate service unavailability error

Plan Service returns unavailable error

Service: Plan Service returns 503 error

Service unavailability handling

15

Verify service error handling

Appropriate error message and user guidance provided

Error: "Plan service temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."

Service error communication

16

Test concurrent assignment conflicts

Simulate multiple users assigning plans to same consumer

Concurrent assignment attempt simulation

Concurrency conflict testing

17

Verify conflict resolution

System prevents duplicate assignments or handles conflicts gracefully

Conflict detection and resolution

Concurrency handling validation

18

Check assignment audit trail

All assignment attempts (successful and failed) logged with details

Audit log: attempts, outcomes, errors, timestamps

Comprehensive audit logging

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Plan assignment workflow handles all error scenarios gracefully with proper validation and rollback
  • Secondary_Verifications: Data integrity maintained during failures, audit trail comprehensive, error messages actionable
  • Negative_Verification: No partial assignments created, no data corruption, no unauthorized plan assignments

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual error handling behavior and recovery mechanisms]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC5_TC_007
  • Blocked_Tests: AC7_TC_010
  • Parallel_Tests: AC6_TC_009
  • Sequential_Tests: AC7_TC_010

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for maintaining data integrity and user confidence during plan management operations
  • Edge_Cases: Multiple rapid assignment attempts, plan changes during assignment, very large plan catalogs
  • Risk_Areas: Data consistency, error message clarity, rollback completeness
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure error handling doesn't expose sensitive system information

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Plan assignment approval workflow for high-value commercial accounts
  • Type: Approval Process
  • Rationale: Large commercial plan changes may require manager approval
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Bulk plan assignment error handling and partial success scenarios
  • Type: Bulk Operations
  • Rationale: Bulk operations need sophisticated error handling for mixed outcomes
  • Priority: P3




Test Case 007: Missing Plan Details Detection and Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_007
  • Title: Verify system accurately identifies and displays consumers with missing plan assignments including resolution workflow
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Negative, Consumer, Data-Validation, Plan-Management, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Plan-Service, Data-Integrity, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 70%
  • Integration_Points: Plan Service, Consumer Service, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Plan-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Customer-Segment-Analysis]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Plan Service, Consumer Service, CxServices, Master plan data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds missing data detection, < 5 seconds plan assignment
  • Data_Requirements: Test consumers with missing plans, available plan catalog

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Consumer data with some missing plan assignments, plan catalog available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with plan assignment permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumer without plan: AC-2025-999, Available plans: "Standard Water Plan", "Commercial Water Plan"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC4_TC_005 must pass (consumer data loaded)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to "Missing Data" section from consumer overview

Missing Data section visible with tabbed interface

N/A

AC-5: Missing data accessibility

2

Verify "Missing Plan Details" tab display

Tab shows count of consumers without plans: "Missing Plan Details 0" or actual count

Current state: 0 missing

AC-5: Missing plan count display

3

Create test scenario with missing plan

Use admin tools to remove plan from test consumer

Consumer: AC-2025-TEST, Remove assigned plan

AC-5: Test data preparation

4

Refresh or reload missing data section

Tab updates to show "Missing Plan Details 1"

Updated count: 1

AC-5: Real-time detection

5

Click "Missing Plan Details" tab

Table populates with consumers lacking plan assignments

N/A

AC-5: Missing plan table access

6

Verify table column headers

Columns display: Account Number, Consumer Name, Service, Category, Actions

Table structure verification

AC-5: Table structure compliance

7

Verify missing plan consumer data

Test consumer appears in table with complete information

Account: AC-2025-TEST, Consumer: "Test Consumer", Service: "Water", Category: "Residential"

AC-5: Data completeness

8

Check "Action" column functionality

Shows "Assign Plan" button for consumer with missing plan

Button: "Assign Plan"

AC-5: Action availability

9

Click "Assign Plan" action button

Dropdown opens showing compatible plans for consumer's service/category

Available plans for Water/Residential

AC-5: Plan assignment workflow

10

Verify plan compatibility filtering

Only shows plans matching consumer's service and category

Water service plans only

AC-5: Plan filtering logic

11

Select appropriate plan from dropdown

Plan selection confirmed in dropdown

Selected: "Standard Water Plan"

AC-5: Plan selection process

12

Confirm plan assignment

Consumer assigned plan successfully, removed from missing plans table

Assignment confirmed

AC-5: Assignment completion

13

Verify missing plan count update

Tab updates to "Missing Plan Details 0"

Count decreases by 1

AC-5: Count accuracy

14

Verify consumer in main consumer list

Assigned plan appears in consumer list table

Plan column shows "Standard Water Plan"

AC-5: Data consistency

15

Test empty state display

When no missing plans exist, table shows "No consumers without plans found"

Empty state message

AC-5: Empty state handling

16

Test bulk plan assignment (if available)

Select multiple consumers and assign plans simultaneously

Multiple consumer selection

AC-5: Bulk operations

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: System accurately identifies consumers without plan assignments and provides functional assignment workflow
  • Secondary_Verifications: Plan compatibility filtering works correctly, missing plan counts update in real-time, assignments reflect in consumer data
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot assign incompatible plans, no false positives for consumers with valid plans, no data inconsistencies

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual missing plan detection and assignment process]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC4_TC_005
  • Blocked_Tests: AC6_TC_009, AC11_TC_014
  • Parallel_Tests: AC8_TC_011 (similar data validation pattern)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC6_TC_009

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for bill generation success, missing plans will cause billing failures
  • Edge_Cases: Plans becoming inactive during billing cycle, consumer category changes, service modifications
  • Risk_Areas: Data synchronization between services, plan availability, permission validation
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure user can only assign plans they have permission to manage

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Bulk plan assignment with validation and rollback capability
  • Type: Bulk Operations
  • Rationale: Efficient handling of multiple missing plan assignments
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Plan assignment audit trail and history tracking
  • Type: Audit Trail
  • Rationale: Compliance requirement for tracking plan changes
  • Priority: P3





Test Case 08: Reading Validation Issue Categorization

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_008
  • Title: Verify reading validation issues are properly categorized with appropriate resolution workflows and priority indicators
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Reading-Validation, Issue-Categorization, Data-Quality, Analytics, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Validation-Engine, Issue-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 18 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Validation Engine, Issue Classification Service, CxServices, Analytics Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Reading-Validation, Issue-Classification, Data-Analytics
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Validation Engine, Issue Classification Service, CxServices, Historical reading data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds issue categorization, < 5 seconds priority calculation
  • Data_Requirements: Meter readings with various anomaly types, historical consumption patterns

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Reading validation enabled, issue classification configured, historical data available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with reading validation access
  • Test_Data: Readings: High consumption (2800→4500), Low consumption (1500→200), Zero consumption (1200→0), RCNT readings, Faulty readings
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC7_TC_010 must pass (meter reading statistics available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 3: Meter Readings, Issues tab

Issues categorized and displayed by type with count: "Issues 983"

N/A

Issue categorization access

2

Verify High Consumption category display

Readings >150% of historical average identified and grouped

High consumption: readings showing 150%+ increase

High consumption detection accuracy

3

Check High Consumption visual indicators

Orange "High" tags and appropriate priority markers

Visual tag: Orange "High" indicator

High consumption visual identification

4

Verify Low Consumption category accuracy

Readings <25% of historical average properly categorized

Low consumption: readings showing <25% of normal

Low consumption detection validation

5

Check Low Consumption visual indicators

Yellow "Low" tags with appropriate priority levels

Visual tag: Yellow "Low" indicator

Low consumption visual identification

6

Verify Zero Consumption category detection

Readings showing no usage properly identified

Zero consumption: current reading = previous reading

Zero consumption detection accuracy

7

Check Zero Consumption visual indicators

Red "Zero" tags indicating potential vacant properties

Visual tag: Red "Zero" indicator

Zero consumption visual identification

8

Verify RCNT (Requires Confirmation) categorization

Unusual readings requiring manual review identified

RCNT: readings outside normal variance but not extreme

RCNT categorization accuracy

9

Check RCNT visual indicators

Amber "RCNT" tags indicating review required

Visual tag: Amber "RCNT" indicator

RCNT visual identification

10

Verify Faulty Readings category detection

Clearly erroneous readings (negative, impossible values) identified

Faulty: negative readings, readings >10x normal

Faulty reading detection

11

Check Faulty Reading visual indicators

Red "Faulty" tags indicating data corruption

Visual tag: Red "Faulty" indicator

Faulty reading visual identification

12

Test issue priority calculation

Critical revenue-impact issues prioritized higher

High consumption = high priority, RCNT = medium priority

Priority calculation validation

13

Verify priority visual indicators

Critical issues highlighted with distinct visual treatment

High priority: bold borders, warning icons

Priority visualization accuracy

14

Check category-specific resolution workflows

Each category offers appropriate resolution options

High: Accept/Edit, Zero: Accept/Estimate/Exclude

Category-specific workflow validation

15

Test bulk operations by category

Can select and process multiple issues within same category

Bulk validate all "High consumption" issues

Category-based bulk operations

16

Verify category filtering functionality

Can filter issues by specific category type

Filter: Show only "Low Consumption" issues

Category filtering capability

17

Check cross-category issue handling

Readings with multiple issues properly categorized

Reading both high consumption AND faulty

Multi-category issue handling

18

Test category statistics accuracy

Issue counts per category sum to total issues

Mathematical verification: category totals = overall total

Category count accuracy validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Reading validation issues properly categorized by type with accurate detection algorithms
  • Secondary_Verifications: Visual indicators distinct and meaningful, priority calculation accurate, category-specific workflows functional
  • Negative_Verification: No miscategorized readings, no missing issue types, no incorrect priority assignments

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual issue categorization accuracy and workflow functionality]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC7_TC_010
  • Blocked_Tests: AC9_TC_012, AC10_TC_013
  • Parallel_Tests: AC8_TC_011
  • Sequential_Tests: AC9_TC_012

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for efficient reading validation and ensuring billing accuracy through proper anomaly detection
  • Edge_Cases: Readings with multiple anomaly types, seasonal consumption variations, meter replacement scenarios
  • Risk_Areas: Categorization algorithm accuracy, performance with large datasets, priority calculation consistency
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure issue data access respects user permissions and privacy requirements

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Machine learning-based anomaly detection for improved categorization
  • Type: AI Enhancement
  • Rationale: ML could improve detection accuracy for complex consumption patterns
  • Priority: P4
  • Scenario_2: Custom issue category creation for utility-specific anomaly types
  • Type: Customization
  • Rationale: Different utilities may have unique validation requirements
  • Priority: P3






Test Case 009: Direct Plan Assignment Interface and Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_009
  • Title: Verify comprehensive plan assignment functionality directly from missing data interface with validation and error handling
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Consumer, Plan-Assignment, Workflow, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Plan-Service, Assignment-Workflow, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 85%
  • Integration_Points: Plan Service, Consumer Service, CxServices, Validation Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Plan-Management, Consumer-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance, Customer-Segment-Analysis]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Plan Service, Consumer Service, CxServices, Plan catalog, Validation services
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds plan dropdown load, < 3 seconds assignment processing
  • Data_Requirements: Multiple consumers with missing plans, comprehensive plan catalog with various service/category combinations

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Plan assignment functionality enabled, comprehensive plan catalog available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with plan create/assign permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumers: AC-2025-001 (Residential/Water), AC-2025-002 (Commercial/Water), Plans: "Residential Water Standard", "Commercial Water Premium"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC5_TC_007 must pass (missing plan detection working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Ensure test consumers have missing plans

Prepare test data with consumers lacking plan assignments

Consumers: AC-2025-001, AC-2025-002 without plans

AC-6: Test data preparation

2

Navigate to Missing Plan Details table

Table displays consumers with missing plans

Both test consumers visible

AC-6: Missing plan table access

3

Verify "Assign Plan" button for first consumer

Button visible and enabled for residential consumer

Consumer: AC-2025-001 (Residential/Water)

AC-6: Action button availability

4

Click "Assign Plan" for residential consumer

Dropdown opens with plan selection interface

Dropdown activated

AC-6: Plan assignment initiation

5

Verify plan filtering by service

Dropdown shows only Water service plans

Water plans only visible

AC-6: Service-based filtering

6

Verify plan filtering by category

Dropdown shows only Residential category plans within Water service

Residential Water plans only

AC-6: Category-based filtering

7

Check plan details in dropdown

Each plan shows name, description, and key attributes

Plan: "Residential Water Standard - Monthly billing, tiered rates"

AC-6: Plan information display

8

Select "Residential Water Standard" plan

Plan selection highlighted in dropdown

Selected plan highlighted

AC-6: Plan selection feedback

9

Confirm plan assignment

Assignment processes successfully, consumer removed from missing plans table

Assignment success confirmation

AC-6: Assignment completion

10

Verify assignment in consumer list

Navigate to main consumer list, verify plan assignment

Consumer AC-2025-001 shows "Residential Water Standard"

AC-6: Data consistency validation

11

Test commercial consumer assignment

Click "Assign Plan" for commercial consumer

Consumer: AC-2025-002 (Commercial/Water)

AC-6: Different category test

12

Verify commercial plan filtering

Dropdown shows only Commercial Water plans

Commercial plans filtered correctly

AC-6: Category filtering validation

13

Attempt invalid plan assignment

Try to assign residential plan to commercial consumer (if system allows)

Should prevent or warn about mismatch

AC-6: Validation enforcement

14

Complete commercial plan assignment

Assign appropriate commercial plan successfully

Plan: "Commercial Water Premium"

AC-6: Commercial assignment success

15

Test assignment error handling

Simulate assignment failure (network error, service unavailable)

Error message displayed, no partial assignment

AC-6: Error handling validation

16

Verify missing plan count updates

Check tab count decreases after each successful assignment

Count: "Missing Plan Details 0"

AC-6: Count accuracy

17

Test assignment reversal

Remove assigned plan and verify it returns to missing plans table

Consumer reappears in missing plans

AC-6: Reverse workflow validation

18

Test multiple rapid assignments

Assign plans to multiple consumers in quick succession

All assignments process correctly

AC-6: Performance under load

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Plan assignment workflow completes successfully with proper validation and filtering
  • Secondary_Verifications: Plan compatibility enforced, assignment reflected across all relevant views, error handling functional
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot assign incompatible plans, no data corruption on assignment failures, no orphaned assignments

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual plan assignment workflow and validation behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC5_TC_007
  • Blocked_Tests: AC7_TC_010, AC11_TC_014
  • Parallel_Tests: AC8_TC_011 (similar workflow pattern)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC7_TC_010

Additional Information

  • Notes: Core functionality for data quality management, directly impacts bill generation success rates
  • Edge_Cases: Plan availability changes during assignment, concurrent plan modifications, large volume assignments
  • Risk_Areas: Data consistency across services, validation rule enforcement, performance with large plan catalogs
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure plan assignment respects user permissions and consumer access rights

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Plan assignment with effective date management (future effective plans)
  • Type: Business Logic
  • Rationale: Plans may need to be assigned with future effective dates
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Plan assignment approval workflow for high-value commercial accounts
  • Type: Approval Workflow
  • Rationale: Large commercial plan assignments may require manager approval
  • Priority: P3




Test Case  010: Comprehensive Meter Reading Statistics Dashboard

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_010
  • Title: Verify comprehensive meter reading statistics display with accurate metrics, progress indicators, and cycle comparisons
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Analytics
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Meter-Reading, Analytics, Statistics, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Meter-Service, Reading-Analytics, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 15 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: Meter Service, CxServices, Analytics Engine, Reading Collection Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Meter-Analytics, Reading-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Meter Service, Reading Collection Service, CxServices, Previous cycle data for comparisons
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds statistics loading, < 5 seconds progress calculations
  • Data_Requirements: Billing cycle with 3237 meters, reading collection data, validation status data

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Meter reading data available, previous cycle data for comparisons
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with meter reading access
  • Test_Data: Cycle with 3237 total meters, 0.15% readings collected, 3111 missing readings, 3 pending validation
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC6_TC_009 must pass (consumer data management completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 3: Meter Readings from Step 2

Meter Readings Analysis page loads with statistics dashboard

N/A

AC-7: Reading step access

2

Verify page header and description

Shows "Meter Readings Analysis - Analyze meter readings, validate data, and resolve issues"

N/A

AC-7: Page context

3

Verify "Total Meters" card display

Shows count with percentage change: "3237 (0.15%)"

Total: 3237, Change: +0.15%

AC-7: Total meter count

4

Check percentage change calculation

Percentage = (current - previous) / previous * 100

Formula verification

AC-7: Change calculation accuracy

5

Verify "Readings Collected" progress

Shows percentage with progress bar: "0.15%"

Progress: 0.15% with visual bar

AC-7: Collection progress display

6

Calculate readings collected accuracy

Percentage = (collected readings / total meters) * 100

Math verification

AC-7: Collection percentage accuracy

7

Verify "Missing Readings" count

Shows count and percentage: "3111 (96.11%)"

Missing: 3111, Percentage: 96.11%

AC-7: Missing reading count

8

Verify "Pending Validation" count

Shows readings awaiting validation: "3 (0.09%)"

Pending: 3, Percentage: 0.09%

AC-7: Validation queue count

9

Check "Reading Collection Status" section

Shows current vs previous cycle comparison

Current: 0.15%, Previous: 68.67%, Decrease: 68.52%

AC-7: Collection status comparison

10

Verify collection progress bars

Visual progress bars reflect percentages accurately

Current and previous bars proportional

AC-7: Visual progress accuracy

11

Check "Reading Validation Status" section

Shows current vs previous validation comparison

Current: 0.06%, Previous: 68.27%, Decrease: 68.21%

AC-7: Validation status comparison

12

Verify "Meter Types Breakdown" section

Shows distribution by meter technology

Photo Meter: 99.97%, Manual Meter: 0.03%

AC-7: Meter type distribution

13

Check meter type percentage accuracy

Type percentages sum to 100% within rounding tolerance

Sum validation

AC-7: Type percentage accuracy

14

Verify "Reading Types Distribution" section

Shows reading quality status distribution

Normal: 0.09%, Faulty: 0.03%, RCNT: 0.03%

AC-7: Reading quality breakdown

15

Test data refresh functionality

Refresh page or cycle, verify statistics update

Data refresh validation

AC-7: Real-time data accuracy

16

Verify responsive design

Check statistics display on different screen sizes

Mobile, tablet, desktop views

AC-7: Cross-resolution compatibility

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All meter reading statistics display with accurate counts, percentages, and cycle comparisons
  • Secondary_Verifications: Progress bars reflect actual percentages, meter type distributions sum correctly, validation status accurate
  • Negative_Verification: No calculation errors, no missing statistics, no inconsistent data across sections

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual statistics display and calculation accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC6_TC_009
  • Blocked_Tests: AC8_TC_011, AC9_TC_012
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC8_TC_011

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for understanding meter reading collection status and identifying potential billing issues
  • Edge_Cases: No previous cycle data, 100% missing readings, all meters validated
  • Risk_Areas: Performance with large meter counts, calculation accuracy, data synchronization
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure meter reading data access respects user permissions and privacy requirements

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Real-time statistics updates during active reading collection
  • Type: Real-time Integration
  • Rationale: Statistics should update as readings are collected during billing cycle
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Meter reading statistics export for external reporting
  • Type: Data Export
  • Rationale: Business users need statistics for management reporting
  • Priority: P3





Test Case 011: Reading Validation Requirements Detection and Display

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_011
  • Title: Verify readings requiring validation are clearly identified with appropriate indicators and categorization
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Meter-Reading, Validation, Data-Quality, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Engineering, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Meter-Service, Reading-Validation, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 85%
  • Integration_Points: Meter Service, Validation Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Reading-Validation, Meter-Analytics
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Engineering, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Meter Service, Validation Engine, CxServices, Reading data with anomalies
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds validation processing, < 2 seconds indicator display
  • Data_Requirements: Meter readings with various validation issues (high, low, zero consumption, RCNT, faulty)

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Meter reading data available with validation issues
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with meter reading validation access
  • Test_Data: Readings requiring validation: High consumption, Low consumption, Zero consumption, RCNT readings, Faulty readings
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC7_TC_010 must pass (meter reading statistics available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 3 Meter Readings, Issues tab

Issues tab displays with validation queue count: "Issues 983"

N/A

AC-8: Validation issues access

2

Click on "Issues" tab

List of readings requiring validation displayed

983 issues to review

AC-8: Validation queue display

3

Verify issue categorization headers

Issues grouped by type: High Consumption, Low Consumption, Zero Consumption, RCNT, Faulty

Issue categories visible

AC-8: Issue type classification

4

Check High Consumption indicators

Readings marked with "High" tag in orange color

Sample readings with "High" indicator

AC-8: High consumption identification

5

Check Low Consumption indicators

Readings marked with "Low" tag in yellow color

Sample readings with "Low" indicator

AC-8: Low consumption identification

6

Check Zero Consumption indicators

Readings marked with "Zero" tag in red color

Sample readings with "Zero" indicator

AC-8: Zero consumption identification

7

Check RCNT (Requires Confirmation) indicators

Readings marked with "RCNT" tag indicating unusual values

Sample readings with "RCNT" indicator

AC-8: RCNT identification

8

Check Faulty reading indicators

Readings marked with "Faulty" tag indicating erroneous data

Sample readings with "Faulty" indicator

AC-8: Faulty reading identification

9

Verify validation status column

Status clearly shows "Pending Validation" for all issues

Status: "Pending Validation"

AC-8: Validation status clarity

10

Check visual distinction between issue types

Each issue type has distinct color coding and icons

Visual indicators clearly differentiated

AC-8: Visual indicator clarity

11

Verify meter information completeness

Each issue shows: Meter ID, Consumer, Account, Service, Last Reading, Current Reading

Complete meter data per issue

AC-8: Issue detail completeness

12

Test filtering by issue type

Apply filter for "High Consumption" only

Shows only high consumption issues

AC-8: Issue type filtering

13

Test "All Issues" filter

Remove filters to show all validation issues

All 983 issues displayed

AC-8: Filter reset functionality

14

Verify issue priority indicators

Critical issues (safety/revenue impact) highlighted differently

High priority issues visually distinct

AC-8: Priority indication

15

Check bulk selection capability

Can select multiple issues for bulk operations

Multi-select checkboxes functional

AC-8: Bulk operation support

16

Verify issue count accuracy

Total count matches sum of individual issue type counts

Mathematical verification

AC-8: Count accuracy

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Readings requiring validation clearly identified with appropriate type-specific indicators
  • Secondary_Verifications: Issue categorization accurate, visual indicators distinct, filtering functional
  • Negative_Verification: Validated readings not shown in validation queue, no miscategorized issues

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual validation issue identification and categorization]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC7_TC_010
  • Blocked_Tests: AC9_TC_012, AC10_TC_013
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC9_TC_012

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for data quality management, directly impacts billing accuracy
  • Edge_Cases: No validation issues, all readings requiring validation, extremely high/low values
  • Risk_Areas: Validation rule accuracy, performance with large validation queues, visual indicator consistency
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure validation data access respects user permissions

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Validation rule configuration and threshold management
  • Type: Configuration Management
  • Rationale: Business users may need to adjust validation thresholds
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Validation issue trend analysis across billing cycles
  • Type: Analytics
  • Rationale: Understanding patterns in validation issues for process improvement
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 012: Reading Anomaly Management and Correction Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_012
  • Title: Verify comprehensive anomaly management workflow for viewing, validating, and correcting readings with detected anomalies
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Meter-Reading, Validation, Anomaly-Management, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Meter-Service, Reading-Correction, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 90%
  • Integration_Points: Meter Service, Validation Engine, CxServices, Calculation Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Reading-Management, Validation-Workflow
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Meter Service, Validation Engine, Calculation Engine, CxServices
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds reading detail load, < 3 seconds validation processing
  • Data_Requirements: Meter readings with confirmed anomalies for correction testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Readings with anomalies available, validation workflow enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with reading correction permissions
  • Test_Data: Anomalous readings: Meter 70581207 (High consumption), Meter D2039485 (Zero consumption), Meter D3048596 (RCNT)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC8_TC_011 must pass (validation issues identified)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Meter List tab from Issues tab

All meters in billing cycle displayed with anomaly indicators

N/A

AC-9: Meter list access

2

Identify meter with high consumption anomaly

Meter shows "High" consumption tag in orange

Meter: 70581207, Consumer: LAULU FILIMAUA, Consumption marked "High"

AC-9: Anomaly identification

3

Click on high consumption meter row

Meter detail view opens showing reading information

Detail popup/panel opens

AC-9: Detail view access

4

Verify anomaly details display

Shows last reading, current reading, consumption calculation, anomaly reason

Last: 2800, Current: 4500, Consumption: 1700, Reason: "150% above historical average"

AC-9: Anomaly detail information

5

Check validation options availability

Options displayed: Accept, Reject, Estimate, Edit Reading

Four validation options visible

AC-9: Validation option availability

6

Test "Accept" validation option

Select Accept, reading marked as validated despite anomaly

Status changes to "Validated"

AC-9: Accept functionality

7

Test "Reject" validation option

Select Reject, reading marked as invalid, excluded from billing

Status changes to "Rejected"

AC-9: Reject functionality

8

Test "Edit Reading" option

Click Edit, current reading becomes editable field

Current reading: editable input field

AC-9: Edit capability

9

Correct reading value

Enter corrected reading value

New value: 3200 (reasonable consumption)

AC-9: Reading correction

10

Verify consumption recalculation

System automatically recalculates consumption after correction

Consumption updates: 3200 - 2800 = 400

AC-9: Automatic recalculation

11

Save corrected reading

Confirm reading correction, status updates

Status: "Validated", Consumption: 400

AC-9: Correction confirmation

12

Test zero consumption anomaly

Navigate to meter with zero consumption

Meter: D3048596, Consumption: 0, Tag: "Zero"

AC-9: Zero consumption handling

13

Check zero consumption validation options

Verify appropriate options for zero consumption

Options: Accept (vacant property), Estimate, Edit

AC-9: Context-specific options

14

Test "Estimate" functionality

Select Estimate option for missing/zero reading

System generates estimated reading based on historical data

AC-9: Estimation capability

15

Verify estimation calculation

Check estimation methodology and resulting values

Estimated value based on 6-month average

AC-9: Estimation accuracy

16

Test bulk validation operations

Select multiple anomalous readings, apply bulk validation

Multiple readings validated simultaneously

AC-9: Bulk operation efficiency

17

Verify pending validation count updates

Check that validation queue count decreases after validations

Count reduces from 983 to updated number

AC-9: Count accuracy maintenance

18

Test validation error handling

Attempt invalid reading correction (negative value, unrealistic value)

System prevents invalid corrections with error message

AC-9: Input validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Users can successfully view, validate, and correct readings with detected anomalies
  • Secondary_Verifications: Consumption recalculates correctly after corrections, validation status updates properly, bulk operations functional
  • Negative_Verification: Invalid reading values rejected, validation preserves data integrity, no orphaned validation states

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual anomaly management workflow and correction behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC8_TC_011
  • Blocked_Tests: AC10_TC_013, AC11_TC_014
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC10_TC_013

Additional Information

  • Notes: Core functionality for ensuring billing accuracy, critical for revenue protection
  • Edge_Cases: Extremely high/low values, readings requiring multiple corrections, concurrent validation by multiple users
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity during corrections, calculation accuracy, validation rule consistency
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure reading corrections maintain audit trail and user accountability

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Reading correction approval workflow for high-value corrections
  • Type: Approval Workflow
  • Rationale: Large consumption corrections may require supervisor approval
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Historical reading pattern analysis for validation decision support
  • Type: Analytics
  • Rationale: Users need historical context to make informed validation decisions
  • Priority: P3




Test Case 013: Missing Readings Management Tools and Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_013
  • Title: Verify comprehensive tools for handling missing readings through estimation algorithms and exclusion mechanisms
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Meter-Reading, Missing-Data, Estimation-Tools, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Estimation-Engine, Data-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 18 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: Estimation Engine, Meter Service, CxServices, Billing Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Estimation-Service, Missing-Data-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Estimation Engine, Meter Service, CxServices, Historical reading data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 5 seconds estimation processing, < 3 seconds exclusion processing
  • Data_Requirements: Meters with missing readings, historical consumption data for estimation

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Missing reading data available, estimation algorithms configured, exclusion rules enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with missing reading management permissions
  • Test_Data: Missing readings: Meter D7089043 (ABC Enterprises), Meter ME56599, Historical data for estimation
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC9_TC_012 must pass (reading validation workflow available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Issues tab, locate Missing Readings section

Missing readings section visible with count and list

Section shows missing readings count

AC-10: Missing readings access

2

Verify missing readings table structure

Table shows: Meter ID, Consumer, Account, Meter Type, Service, Last Reading, Last Reading Date, Action

Complete table structure

AC-10: Missing data display format

3

Check bulk action controls availability

"Exclude Selected" and "Estimate Readings" buttons visible at top

Bulk action buttons available

AC-10: Bulk operation access

4

Verify individual meter missing reading display

Missing reading shown with N/A for current reading

Meter: D7089043, Consumer: ABC Enterprises, Current Reading: N/A

AC-10: Missing reading indication

5

Check last reading information

Shows previous valid reading and date for estimation context

Last Reading: 2800, Date: 2025-06-15

AC-10: Historical context display

6

Select single missing reading for estimation

Click checkbox for individual meter

Meter D7089043 selected

AC-10: Individual selection

7

Click "Estimate Reading" for selected meter

Estimation process initiates for selected meter

Estimation algorithm runs

AC-10: Individual estimation trigger

8

Verify estimation algorithm execution

System calculates estimated reading based on historical data

Estimated value: 2950 (based on seasonal average)

AC-10: Estimation calculation

9

Check estimation methodology display

Shows estimation method and confidence level

Method: "6-month seasonal average", Confidence: 85%

AC-10: Estimation transparency

10

Confirm estimated reading

Accept estimated reading, verify consumption calculation

Consumption: 2950 - 2800 = 150

AC-10: Estimation acceptance

11

Test multiple meter estimation

Select 3 missing readings, click "Estimate All"

Bulk estimation processes all selected meters

Multiple meters: D7089043, ME56599, D6078943

12

Verify bulk estimation results

All selected meters receive estimated readings

All 3 meters show estimated values

AC-10: Bulk estimation success

13

Test exclusion functionality

Select different missing reading, click "Exclude Selected"

Selected meter excluded from billing cycle

Meter excluded from bill generation

14

Verify exclusion impact

Excluded meter not included in billing statistics

Meter count decreases in billing totals

AC-10: Exclusion effect validation

15

Check missing reading count updates

Missing readings count decreases after estimation/exclusion actions

Count updates: 3111 → 3105 (after 6 actions)

AC-10: Count accuracy

16

Test estimation error handling

Attempt estimation for meter with insufficient historical data

System shows warning: "Insufficient data for reliable estimation"

AC-10: Estimation limitation handling

17

Verify estimation quality indicators

Estimated readings marked differently from actual readings

Visual indicator: "EST" tag on estimated readings

AC-10: Estimation identification

18

Test exclusion reversal

Re-include previously excluded meter in billing cycle

Meter returns to missing readings list

AC-10: Exclusion reversal

19

Verify audit trail for estimations

Check that estimation actions are logged for audit

Estimation decisions recorded with user and timestamp

AC-10: Audit trail maintenance

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Missing readings can be effectively handled through estimation algorithms and exclusion mechanisms
  • Secondary_Verifications: Estimation algorithms produce reasonable values, exclusion properly removes meters from billing, counts update accurately
  • Negative_Verification: Estimation doesn't produce unrealistic values, exclusion doesn't corrupt billing data, no orphaned meter states

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual missing reading management and estimation behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC9_TC_012
  • Blocked_Tests: AC11_TC_014, AC16_TC_022
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC11_TC_014

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for maintaining billing completeness when meter readings unavailable
  • Edge_Cases: All readings missing, no historical data available, seasonal consumption patterns
  • Risk_Areas: Estimation algorithm accuracy, exclusion impact on revenue, data consistency
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure estimation and exclusion actions maintain proper audit trails

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Estimation algorithm configuration and threshold management
  • Type: Algorithm Configuration
  • Rationale: Business users may need to adjust estimation parameters
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Missing reading trend analysis and prevention strategies
  • Type: Preventive Analytics
  • Rationale: Understanding patterns in missing readings for collection improvement
  • Priority: P4





Test Case 014: Real-time Bill Generation Progress Monitoring

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_014
  • Title: Verify comprehensive real-time progress display during bill generation with accurate metrics and completion tracking
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Performance
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Generation, Real-time, Progress-Monitoring, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Performance-Metrics, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Billing-Engine, Real-time-Updates, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 20 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: Medium
  • Data_Sensitivity: Low
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Billing Engine, CxServices, Notification Service, Progress Tracking Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Billing-Engine, Progress-Tracker
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Performance-Metrics, Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Billing Engine, Progress Tracking Service, Notification Service, WebSocket connections
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds progress updates, < 500ms UI refresh
  • Data_Requirements: Billing cycle with substantial consumer count (2500+) for meaningful progress tracking

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill generation service operational, progress tracking enabled, notification system configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill generation permissions
  • Test_Data: Prepared billing cycle "BC-2025-03" with 2500+ consumers, all prerequisites met
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC7_TC_010 must pass (meter reading analysis completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 4: Bill Generation

Bill Generation Process page loads with initial state

N/A

AC-11: Generation step access

2

Verify initial "Bill Generation Process" section

Shows description: "Start the bill generation process and monitor progress"

N/A

AC-11: Process description

3

Check notification toggle availability

"Notify me when bill generation is complete" toggle visible and functional

Toggle state: OFF

AC-11: Notification option

4

Enable notification toggle

Toggle switches to ON, user will receive completion notification

Toggle state: ON

AC-11: Notification activation

5

Verify "Bill Generation Information"

Shows information about process duration and billing cycle scope

Info: "You are about to generate bills for selected cycle. process may take several minutes for large billing cycles."

AC-11: Process information

6

Check "Generation Summary" initial state

Shows "No generation data available"

Initial state message

AC-11: Initial summary state

7

Verify "Generation Log" initial state

Shows "No log entries yet"

Initial log state

AC-11: Initial log state

8

Click "Start Bill Generation" button

Process initiates, progress bar appears with percentage

Progress bar: 0% initially

AC-11: Process initiation

9

Monitor progress bar updates

Progress bar updates incrementally with percentage values

Progress: 5%, 15%, 24%, 45%, 67%, 89%, 96%

AC-11: Progress visualization

10

Verify progress percentage accuracy

Percentage reflects actual bills processed vs total bills

Mathematical verification

AC-11: Progress calculation accuracy

11

Monitor "Generation Log" real-time updates

Log entries appear with timestamps as process progresses

Log entries: "[HH:MM:SS] Bill generation started", "[HH:MM:SS] Processing consumer batch 1-100"

AC-11: Real-time logging

12

Check log timestamp accuracy

Timestamps reflect actual system time during processing

Time verification

AC-11: Log timestamp accuracy

13

Monitor "Generation Summary" updates

Summary statistics update as process progresses

Updates: "Bills Processed: 150/2500", "Success Rate: 98%"

AC-11: Summary real-time updates

14

Verify processing time estimation

System shows estimated completion time or elapsed time

Time display: "Elapsed: 2:15"

AC-11: Time tracking

15

Monitor completion state

Progress reaches 100%, completion message appears

Progress: 100%, Message: "Bill generation completed successfully"

AC-11: Completion indication

16

Verify final summary statistics

Shows comprehensive results: Total Bills, Generated, Failed, Processing Time

Final stats: "Total: 2500, Generated: 2497, Failed: 3, Time: 5:23"

AC-11: Final statistics

17

Check notification delivery (if enabled)

User receives completion notification via configured channels

Notification received

AC-11: Notification validation

18

Test progress during failure scenarios

Monitor progress behavior when some bills fail

Failed bills logged with errors

AC-11: Error state progress

19

Verify progress bar color coding

Progress bar shows green for success, red/orange for failures

Color coding appropriate

AC-11: Visual failure indication

20

Test browser refresh during generation

Refresh page mid-process, verify progress state recovery

Progress state maintained

AC-11: State persistence

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Real-time progress accurately reflects bill generation status with timely updates
  • Secondary_Verifications: Progress bar, log entries, and statistics update simultaneously and accurately
  • Negative_Verification: Progress doesn't hang, show incorrect percentages, or lose state on browser refresh

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual progress monitoring behavior and accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: High
  • Automation_Candidate: Partial (progress monitoring can be automated, visual verification may require manual testing)

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC7_TC_010
  • Blocked_Tests: AC12_TC_016, AC13_TC_017
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC12_TC_016

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for user confidence during long-running bill generation processes
  • Edge_Cases: Very large billing cycles (10,000+ consumers), network interruptions, browser performance limitations
  • Risk_Areas: WebSocket connection stability, progress calculation accuracy, UI performance under load
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure progress data doesn't expose sensitive consumer information

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Progress monitoring with concurrent user sessions (multiple users monitoring same generation)
  • Type: Concurrency
  • Rationale: Multiple administrators may need to monitor billing progress simultaneously
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Progress persistence across user logout/login during generation
  • Type: Session Management
  • Rationale: Long-running processes may span multiple user sessions
  • Priority: P3





Test Case 015: Failed Bill Retry Validation and Resolution

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_015
  • Title: Verify retry functionality validates issue resolution before allowing bill regeneration attempts
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Negative, Bill-Generation, Retry-Logic, Validation, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Validation-Service, Error-Resolution, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Validation Service, Retry Engine, CxServices, Error Management
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Retry-Validation, Error-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Validation Service, Retry Engine, CxServices, Error Management Service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds retry validation, < 5 seconds retry processing
  • Data_Requirements: Failed bills with different error types for retry testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Failed bills available, retry functionality enabled, error resolution tools accessible
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with retry and error resolution permissions
  • Test_Data: Failed bills with ERR-4001, ERR-4002, ERR-4003 errors
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC13_TC_017 must pass (error messages available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Identify failed bill with ERR-4001 (missing tariff)

Failed bill displayed in failed bills list

Consumer: "Test Consumer", Error: ERR-4001

Retry validation setup

2

Attempt retry without resolving issue

Click retry button while error condition persists

Retry attempted on unresolved issue

Unresolved retry attempt

3

Verify retry validation failure

System validates issue still exists, retry fails

Same ERR-4001 error returned

Retry validation enforcement

4

Check retry failure message

Clear message: "Cannot retry: Original error condition still exists"

Retry failure feedback

Validation feedback clarity

5

Resolve underlying tariff issue

Assign missing tariff to consumer's plan

Tariff: "Standard Water Tariff 2025" assigned

Issue resolution completion

6

Attempt retry after resolution

Click retry button after issue resolution

Retry validation passes

Resolved retry attempt

7

Verify successful bill generation

Previously failed bill generates successfully

Bill status: "Generated"

Retry success validation

8

Test partial resolution scenario

Resolve tariff but create reading issue

Fix tariff, corrupt reading data

Partial resolution testing

9

Attempt retry with partial resolution

Retry with only partial issue resolution

New error: ERR-4002 "Invalid reading data"

Partial resolution handling

10

Verify new error detection

System detects new error type during retry

Different error code displayed

New error identification

11

Test multiple issue resolution

Fix all issues (tariff and reading)

Complete issue resolution

Complete resolution testing

12

Verify complete successful retry

Retry succeeds after all issues resolved

Bill generates successfully

Complete resolution validation

13

Test retry audit logging

Check retry attempts logged with outcomes

Audit log: retry attempts, outcomes, timestamps

Retry audit trail

14

Test bulk retry validation

Select multiple failed bills, attempt bulk retry

Mixed results based on resolution status

Bulk retry validation

15

Verify retry attempt limits

Check if system limits retry attempts per bill

Retry attempt tracking and limits

Retry attempt management

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Retry functionality properly validates issue resolution before allowing bill regeneration
  • Secondary_Verifications: Clear feedback for retry failures, audit logging functional, bulk retry handles mixed scenarios
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot successfully retry unresolved bills, validation cannot be bypassed

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual retry validation behavior and resolution workflow]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC13_TC_017
  • Blocked_Tests: TC_016
  • Parallel_Tests: AC14_TC_019
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_016

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for preventing futile retry attempts and ensuring proper error resolution
  • Edge_Cases: Concurrent issue resolution, resolution during retry attempt, system failures during retry
  • Risk_Areas: Validation accuracy, retry logic integrity, error state management
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure retry operations maintain proper audit trails

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Automated retry scheduling after issue resolution
  • Type: Automation
  • Rationale: System could automatically retry bills when issues are resolved
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Retry success rate analytics and reporting
  • Type: Analytics
  • Rationale: Business needs visibility into retry effectiveness
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 016: Comprehensive Bill Generation Activity Logging

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_016
  • Title: Verify comprehensive logging of all bill generation activities with accurate timestamps and detailed audit trail
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Audit
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Generation, Logging, Audit-Trail, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Security-Validation, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Logging-Service, Activity-Tracking, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Logging Service, Audit Trail Service, CxServices, Billing Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Logging-Service, Audit-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Security-Validation]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Logging Service, Audit Trail Service, CxServices, System clock synchronization
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second log entry creation, < 3 seconds log retrieval
  • Data_Requirements: Active billing cycle ready for bill generation

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Logging service enabled, audit trail configured, system time synchronized
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill generation and log access permissions
  • Test_Data: Prepared billing cycle for generation testing
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC10_TC_013 must pass (meter reading management completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 4: Bill Generation

Bill Generation page loads with empty log section

N/A

AC-12: Initial log state

2

Verify "Generation Log" section visibility

Log section shows "No log entries yet" initially

Empty log state

AC-12: Log section presence

3

Click "Start Bill Generation" button

Initial log entry created with start timestamp

Log entry: "[HH:MM:SS] Bill generation started by [User]"

AC-12: Process initiation logging

4

Verify timestamp format accuracy

Timestamp shows current system time in HH:MM:SS format

Timestamp matches system clock

AC-12: Timestamp format validation

5

Monitor processing stage logging

Processing stages logged with specific details

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Processing consumer batch 1-100"

AC-12: Stage-specific logging

6

Check user identification in logs

Each log entry includes user identifier

User: Billing Administrator ID

AC-12: User attribution

7

Verify error logging for failed bills

Errors logged with specific consumer and error details

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Error: Missing tariff for consumer AC-123"

AC-12: Error detail logging

8

Check success logging for generated bills

Successful operations logged with consumer details

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Bill generated successfully for consumer AC-456"

AC-12: Success activity logging

9

Monitor batch processing logs

Large consumer batches logged with batch information

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Completed batch 3 of 25 (consumers 201-300)"

AC-12: Batch progress logging

10

Verify completion logging with summary

Process completion logged with comprehensive summary

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Bill generation completed. 2497 successful, 3 failed, Duration: 5:23"

AC-12: Completion summary logging

11

Test log persistence across page refresh

Refresh page, verify logs remain available

All log entries preserved

AC-12: Log persistence

12

Check log export capability

Click export/download logs option

Logs exported to file (CSV/TXT format)

AC-12: Log export functionality

13

Verify log search functionality

Search logs for specific consumer or error code

Search results filtered correctly

AC-12: Log searchability

14

Test log filtering by timestamp

Filter logs by time range

Shows only logs within specified timeframe

AC-12: Temporal log filtering

15

Check log retention across sessions

Logout and login, verify log availability

Historical logs accessible

AC-12: Cross-session persistence

16

Verify audit trail integration

Logs integrated with system audit trail

Billing activities appear in audit reports

AC-12: Audit trail integration

17

Test log security and permissions

Verify only authorized users can access logs

Access control enforced

AC-12: Log access security

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All bill generation activities comprehensively logged with accurate timestamps
  • Secondary_Verifications: Log entries include sufficient detail, logs persist across sessions, export functionality operational
  • Negative_Verification: No missing log entries for significant activities, no timestamp inaccuracies, no unauthorized log access

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual logging behavior and timestamp accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC10_TC_013
  • Blocked_Tests: AC13_TC_017, AC14_TC_019
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC13_TC_017

Additional Information

  • Notes: Essential for compliance, troubleshooting, and audit requirements
  • Edge_Cases: System clock changes during generation, very long generation processes, log storage limits
  • Risk_Areas: Timestamp accuracy, log storage capacity, performance impact of logging
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure logs don't contain sensitive data, access controls maintained

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Log rotation and archival policies for long-term storage
  • Type: Data Management
  • Rationale: Large volumes of logs need managed retention policies
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Real-time log monitoring and alerting for critical errors
  • Type: Monitoring
  • Rationale: Critical billing errors need immediate notification
  • Priority: P2




Test Case 017: Failed Bill Error Reporting and Code Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_017
  • Title: Verify detailed error messages and specific error codes for failed bill generation with resolution guidance
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Error-Handling
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Negative, Bill-Generation, Error-Handling, Error-Codes, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Error-Management, Diagnostic-Tools, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Error Management Service, Billing Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Error-Handling, Bill-Generation
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Error Management Service, Billing Engine, CxServices, Test data with known failure conditions
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds error processing, < 1 second error display
  • Data_Requirements: Consumers with missing tariffs, invalid readings, missing plans for error testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Error management system enabled, test consumers with various failure conditions
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with error viewing and resolution permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumers: AC-2025-001 (missing tariff), AC-2025-002 (invalid reading), AC-2025-003 (missing plan)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC12_TC_016 must pass (bill generation logging working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Complete bill generation with prepared failure conditions

Generation completes with some failed bills

Test consumers with missing data

AC-13: Error condition setup

2

Verify "Failed Bills" section appears

Section displays after generation if failures exist

Failed Bills section visible

AC-13: Failed bills section display

3

Check failed bills table structure

Table shows columns: Consumer, Account No, Error Code, Error Message, Action

Complete table structure

AC-13: Error display format

4

Verify ERR-4001 error code display

Missing tariff error shows standard code format

Consumer: AC-2025-001, Error Code: "ERR-4001" in blue background

AC-13: Error code format

5

Check ERR-4001 error message detail

Message provides specific actionable information

Error Message: "Missing tariff configuration for Water service"

AC-13: Error message specificity

6

Verify ERR-4002 error code display

Invalid reading error shows distinct code

Consumer: AC-2025-002, Error Code: "ERR-4002"

AC-13: Error code uniqueness

7

Check ERR-4002 error message detail

Message explains specific data issue

Error Message: "Invalid reading data - current reading less than previous reading"

AC-13: Data-specific messaging

8

Verify ERR-4003 error code display

Missing plan error shows appropriate code

Consumer: AC-2025-003, Error Code: "ERR-4003"

AC-13: Plan-related error coding

9

Check ERR-4003 error message detail

Message identifies missing plan requirement

Error Message: "Missing consumer plan assignment for billing calculation"

AC-13: Plan error messaging

10

Verify consumer identification accuracy

Failed bills show correct consumer name and account

Consumer names and account numbers match test data

AC-13: Consumer identification

11

Check error code consistency

Same error types across different consumers use same codes

All missing tariff errors show ERR-4001

AC-13: Error code standardization

12

Verify retry action availability

Each failed bill shows retry button/icon

Retry icon visible for each failed bill

AC-13: Resolution action availability

13

Test error code documentation

Click on error code or help icon for details

Error code documentation/help displayed

AC-13: Error code reference

14

Check error message actionability

Error messages suggest specific resolution steps

Messages indicate what data needs to be fixed

AC-13: Resolution guidance

15

Verify error categorization

Errors grouped by type (data, configuration, validation)

Visual or logical grouping of error types

AC-13: Error categorization

16

Test error search functionality

Search failed bills by error code or consumer

Search returns relevant results

AC-13: Error searchability

17

Check error export capability

Export failed bills list with error details

Failed bills exported with complete error information

AC-13: Error reporting export

18

Verify error trend analysis

Multiple failed bills of same type identified

System highlights patterns in failures

AC-13: Error pattern recognition

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Failed bills display detailed error codes (ERR-4001, ERR-4002, ERR-4003) with specific actionable messages
  • Secondary_Verifications: Error codes are consistent and standardized, consumer identification accurate, retry options available
  • Negative_Verification: No generic error messages, no missing error codes, no incorrect consumer attribution

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual error reporting and code accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC12_TC_016
  • Blocked_Tests: AC14_TC_019, AC15_TC_020
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC14_TC_019

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for efficient error resolution and system maintainability
  • Edge_Cases: Multiple error types per consumer, new error types, error code exhaustion
  • Risk_Areas: Error code consistency, message clarity, resolution guidance accuracy
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure error messages don't expose sensitive system information

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Error code hierarchy and escalation for complex failures
  • Type: Error Management
  • Rationale: Complex billing failures may require escalated error handling
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Error message localization for multi-language environments
  • Type: Internationalization
  • Rationale: Error messages may need translation for global deployments
  • Priority: P4





Test Case 018: Bill Approval Checklist Item Validation

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_018
  • Title: Verify individual checklist item validation and specific requirement enforcement for bill approval
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Approval, Validation, Compliance, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Compliance, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Compliance-Service, Approval-Validation, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Compliance Service, Validation Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Approval-Validation, Compliance-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Compliance, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Compliance Service, Validation Engine, CxServices
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second validation check per item, < 2 seconds overall validation
  • Data_Requirements: Completed billing summary ready for approval testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Billing approval workflow enabled, compliance validation configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with approval authority
  • Test_Data: Completed billing cycle ready for approval validation
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC16_TC_022 must pass (billing summary completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 6: Approve

Bill approval page loads with 7 verification items

N/A

Checklist validation testing

2

Verify Data Verification Consent requirement

Item requires confirmation of data review completeness

Item 1: Data accuracy verification

Individual item validation

3

Check Bill Calculation Consent specificity

Item requires tariff methodology validation confirmation

Item 2: Calculation methodology verification

Calculation validation requirement

4

Verify Communication Consent channels

Item specifies email, SMS, in-app notification channels

Item 3: Multi-channel communication authorization

Communication channel validation

5

Check Auto-Pay Authorization scope

Item applies only to consumers with auto-pay enabled

Item 4: Auto-pay specific authorization

Auto-pay scope validation

6

Verify Consumer Data Reviewed anomalies

Item requires anomaly investigation confirmation

Item 5: High/low/zero consumption review

Anomaly review requirement

7

Check Bill Distribution Approval channels

Item specifies email, print, SMS distribution channels

Item 6: Multi-channel distribution approval

Distribution channel validation

8

Verify Billing Process Completion finality

Item confirms understanding of finalization impact

Item 7: Process completion with finality warning

Finality understanding requirement

9

Test individual item help/documentation

Click help icon for each item, verify guidance

Help text for each verification item

Item-specific guidance

10

Check item dependency validation

Verify if certain items depend on others

Sequential or independent item validation

Item dependency checking

11

Test item-specific validation messages

Different validation messages for different unchecked items

Item-specific validation feedback

Granular validation messaging

12

Verify checkbox visual states

Clear visual distinction between checked/unchecked states

Visual state differentiation

Checkbox state clarity

13

Test item persistence across sessions

Logout/login, verify checklist state maintained

Cross-session state persistence

State management validation

14

Check item completion tracking

System tracks which specific items completed by whom

Individual item audit trail

Item-level audit tracking

15

Test accessibility compliance

Verify checklist items accessible via keyboard navigation

Keyboard accessibility support

Accessibility validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Each checklist item has specific validation requirements and clear purpose
  • Secondary_Verifications: Item-specific help available, visual states clear, accessibility supported
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot bypass individual item requirements, no ambiguous validation messages

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual individual item validation behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Blocked_Tests: AC19_TC_027
  • Parallel_Tests: AC18_TC_025
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_019

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for ensuring thorough approval process and compliance adherence
  • Edge_Cases: Very rapid checkbox clicking, browser refresh during completion, concurrent approval attempts
  • Risk_Areas: Validation specificity, compliance requirements, audit trail completeness
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure checklist completion cannot be manipulated or bypassed

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Conditional checklist items based on billing cycle characteristics
  • Type: Dynamic Validation
  • Rationale: Different cycle types may require different verification items
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Checklist item completion delegation for large organizations
  • Type: Workflow
  • Rationale: Different approval items may be completed by different team members
  • Priority: P4






Test Case 019: Failed Bills Filtering and Review Capabilities

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_019
  • Title: Verify comprehensive filtering and review capabilities for failed bills by error type with advanced search options
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Analysis
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Generation, Filtering, Error-Analysis, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Filter-Service, Data-Analysis, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Filter Service, Search Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Filtering-Service, Search-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Filter Service, Search Engine, CxServices, Failed bills data with multiple error types
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds filter application, < 3 seconds search results
  • Data_Requirements: Failed bills with various error types (ERR-4001, ERR-4002, ERR-4003) for filtering testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Failed bills available with multiple error types, filtering system enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with failed bill analysis permissions
  • Test_Data: Failed bills: 5 ERR-4001 (missing tariff), 3 ERR-4002 (invalid reading), 2 ERR-4003 (missing plan)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC13_TC_017 must pass (failed bills with error codes available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Access failed bills list with multiple error types

Failed bills table displays all failures with mixed error types

Total: 10 failed bills with various error codes

AC-14: Failed bills list access

2

Locate filter controls

Filter dropdown or controls visible above failed bills table

Filter dropdown labeled "Filter by Error Type"

AC-14: Filter control availability

3

Check filter options availability

Filter dropdown shows error type options

Options: "All", "Missing Tariff (ERR-4001)", "Invalid Reading (ERR-4002)", "Missing Plan (ERR-4003)"

AC-14: Filter option completeness

4

Verify filter option counts

Each filter option shows count of bills with that error type

"Missing Tariff (5)", "Invalid Reading (3)", "Missing Plan (2)"

AC-14: Filter count accuracy

5

Apply "Missing Tariff" filter

Table filters to show only ERR-4001 errors

Table shows 5 bills, all with ERR-4001 error code

AC-14: Tariff error filtering

6

Verify filtered results accuracy

All displayed bills have missing tariff error code

Error codes: All show "ERR-4001"

AC-14: Filter result accuracy

7

Apply "Invalid Reading" filter

Table filters to show only ERR-4002 errors

Table shows 3 bills, all with ERR-4002 error code

AC-14: Reading error filtering

8

Check filtered bill details

Filtered bills show appropriate error messages

Error messages all relate to invalid reading data

AC-14: Filter content consistency

9

Apply "Missing Plan" filter

Table filters to show only ERR-4003 errors

Table shows 2 bills, all with ERR-4003 error code

AC-14: Plan error filtering

10

Test "All" filter reset

Select "All" to show all failed bills

Table displays all 10 failed bills

AC-14: Filter reset functionality

11

Test search within filtered results

Apply filter, then search for specific consumer name

Search works within filtered dataset

Search: "John Smith" within ERR-4001 filter

12

Verify search highlighting

Search results highlight matching terms

Searched consumer name highlighted in results

AC-14: Search result highlighting

13

Test advanced search by account number

Search for specific account number across all errors

Returns bills matching account number regardless of error type

Account: "1029384"

14

Check export filtered results functionality

Export only filtered bills (e.g., only missing tariff errors)

Export contains only bills matching current filter

Export: ERR-4001 bills only

15

Test filter persistence

Apply filter, navigate away, return to page

Filter settings maintained across navigation

Filter state preserved

16

Verify bulk actions on filtered results

Select all filtered bills, perform bulk action

Bulk actions apply only to filtered results

Bulk retry on filtered bills

17

Test filter performance with large datasets

Apply filters on large failed bill list (100+ items)

Filtering remains responsive and accurate

Performance test with large dataset

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Failed bills can be effectively filtered by error type with accurate results
  • Secondary_Verifications: Filter counts accurate, search works within filtered results, export includes only filtered data
  • Negative_Verification: Filters don't show incorrect error types, search doesn't break filtering, no performance degradation

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual filtering and search behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC13_TC_017
  • Blocked_Tests: AC15_TC_020
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC15_TC_020

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for efficient error analysis and resolution prioritization
  • Edge_Cases: No failed bills, single error type only, very large failed bill lists
  • Risk_Areas: Filter performance, search accuracy, state management
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure filtered data access respects user permissions

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Advanced filtering with multiple criteria combinations
  • Type: Advanced Filtering
  • Rationale: Users may need complex filter combinations for detailed analysis
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Filter saved presets for common error analysis patterns
  • Type: User Experience
  • Rationale: Frequent error analysis workflows benefit from saved filter configurations
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 020: Failed Bill Retry Functionality and Resolution Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_020
  • Title: Verify comprehensive retry functionality for failed bills after resolving underlying issues with validation and error handling
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Generation, Retry-Logic, Error-Resolution, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Retry-Service, Resolution-Workflow, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Retry Service, Billing Engine, CxServices, Validation Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Retry-Management, Bill-Generation
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Retry Service, Billing Engine, Validation Engine, CxServices, Plan/Tariff management
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds retry processing, < 5 seconds validation
  • Data_Requirements: Failed bills with resolvable issues, plan and tariff data for resolution

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Failed bills available, retry functionality enabled, resolution tools accessible
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill retry and data correction permissions
  • Test_Data: Failed bill with ERR-4001 (missing tariff), Plan/tariff data for resolution
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC14_TC_019 must pass (failed bills filtering available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Identify failed bill with ERR-4001 error

Failed bill with missing tariff error displayed

Consumer: "Test Consumer", Error: ERR-4001 "Missing tariff configuration"

AC-15: Error identification

2

Navigate to plan/tariff management section

Access plan management from failed bills interface

Direct link or navigation to plan management

AC-15: Resolution access

3

Locate consumer's plan in plan management

Find plan associated with failed consumer

Plan: "Residential Water Standard"

AC-15: Plan identification

4

Assign missing tariff to consumer's plan

Complete tariff assignment for consumer's plan

Assign: "Standard Water Tariff 2025"

AC-15: Issue resolution

5

Return to failed bills section

Navigate back to bill generation failures

Failed bills list redisplayed

AC-15: Return to retry interface

6

Verify retry action availability

Retry button/icon visible for resolved consumer

Retry icon active for resolved bill

AC-15: Retry action availability

7

Click individual retry for resolved bill

Individual retry initiates for specific failed bill

Click retry icon for resolved consumer

AC-15: Individual retry initiation

8

Monitor retry processing

Retry process displays progress and outcome

Progress indicator during retry

AC-15: Retry progress monitoring

9

Verify successful bill generation

Previously failed bill generates successfully

Bill status changes from "Failed" to "Generated"

AC-15: Retry success validation

10

Check failed bills list update

Resolved consumer removed from failed bills list

Consumer no longer appears in failed bills

AC-15: List maintenance

11

Verify generation summary update

Success count increases, failed count decreases in summary

Statistics: Success +1, Failed -1

AC-15: Summary statistics update

12

Test retry without issue resolution

Attempt retry on unresolved failed bill

Same error returned, retry fails

AC-15: Unresolved retry validation

13

Check error persistence for unresolved issues

Unresolved bill returns same error code and message

Error: ERR-4001 "Missing tariff configuration"

AC-15: Error persistence

14

Resolve multiple issues and test bulk retry

Fix multiple failed bills, select for bulk retry

Multiple issues resolved

AC-15: Bulk retry preparation

15

Execute bulk retry operation

Select multiple resolved bills, click "Retry Selected"

Multiple bills retry simultaneously

AC-15: Bulk retry execution

16

Verify bulk retry results

All resolved bills succeed, unresolved bills fail with same errors

Mixed results based on resolution status

AC-15: Bulk retry validation

17

Test retry error handling

Simulate retry failure (service unavailable, data corruption)

Appropriate error message, no partial state

AC-15: Retry error handling

18

Verify retry audit trail

Check that retry actions are logged for audit purposes

Retry attempts logged with user and timestamp

AC-15: Audit trail maintenance

19

Test retry performance with large batch

Retry large number of failed bills simultaneously

Retry process completes within acceptable time

AC-15: Performance validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Retry functionality successfully processes previously failed bills after issue resolution
  • Secondary_Verifications: Unresolved bills appropriately fail retry with same errors, statistics update correctly
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot successfully retry unresolved bills, no data corruption during retry failures

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual retry functionality and resolution workflow]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC14_TC_019
  • Blocked_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC16_TC_022

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for billing completion and revenue recovery from failed bills
  • Edge_Cases: Concurrent retries, data changes during retry, service failures during retry
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity during retry, retry logic accuracy, performance with large retry batches
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure retry operations maintain audit trail and user accountability

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Automated retry scheduling for resolved issues
  • Type: Automation
  • Rationale: System could automatically retry bills when underlying issues are resolved
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Retry impact analysis and revenue recovery tracking
  • Type: Analytics
  • Rationale: Business needs visibility into retry success rates and recovered revenue
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 021: Consumer Data Export and Import Validation

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_021
  • Title: Verify consumer data export and import functionality maintains data integrity and supports business workflows
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Management
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Consumer-Data, Data-Management, Import-Export, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Data-Service, Data-Operations, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 90%
  • Integration_Points: Data Service, Export Service, Import Service, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Data-Management, Import-Export-Service
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Data Service, Export Service, Import Service, CxServices, File handling capabilities
  • Performance_Baseline: < 10 seconds export for 1000 records, < 15 seconds import validation
  • Data_Requirements: Consumer data for export testing, sample import files

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Import/export functionality enabled, file handling configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with data management permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumer dataset with 2590 consumers, sample CSV import file
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC4_TC_005 must pass (consumer data available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 2: Consumer Data, Consumer List

Consumer list displays with export option

2590 consumers visible

Consumer data export access

2

Locate export functionality

"Export Consumer Data" button visible

Export button present

Export option availability

3

Click export consumer data

Export process initiates with format options

Format options: CSV, Excel

Export format selection

4

Select CSV format and export

CSV file downloads with consumer data

File: "Consumer_Data_[Date].csv"

CSV export execution

5

Verify CSV export content

File contains all consumer fields with proper formatting

Account, Name, Category, Service, Status, Plan columns

Export content validation

6

Check export data completeness

All 2590 consumers included in export

Row count: 2590 + header

Export completeness verification

7

Test filtered export

Apply category filter, export filtered data

Filter: "Commercial" only

Filtered export functionality

8

Verify filtered export accuracy

Export contains only filtered consumers

Only commercial consumers in file

Filter export validation

9

Test Excel format export

Export same data in Excel format

File: "Consumer_Data_[Date].xlsx"

Excel export functionality

10

Verify Excel formatting

Excel file opens correctly with proper formatting

Excel workbook with formatted data

Excel format validation

11

Test import functionality access

Locate "Import Consumer Data" option

Import button/option available

Import functionality access

12

Prepare sample import file

Create CSV with sample consumer modifications

Modified consumer data in CSV format

Import data preparation

13

Execute import operation

Upload CSV file through import interface

Import process initiated

Import execution

14

Verify import validation

System validates imported data format and content

Validation messages for data quality

Import validation process

15

Check import conflict resolution

Handle conflicts with existing consumer data

Conflict resolution options provided

Import conflict handling

16

Verify import audit trail

Import operation logged with details

Audit log: imported records, changes, user

Import audit tracking

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Consumer data export and import functionality maintains data integrity and supports proper business workflows
  • Secondary_Verifications: Multiple formats supported, filtering works for export, import validation comprehensive
  • Negative_Verification: No data corruption during export/import, no unauthorized data access, no validation bypass

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual export/import functionality and data integrity]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC4_TC_005
  • Blocked_Tests: None
  • Parallel_Tests: MISSING_TC_034
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_022

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for data management and external system integration
  • Edge_Cases: Very large datasets, special characters in data, concurrent import/export operations
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity during transfer, file format compatibility, performance with large datasets
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure export/import respects user permissions and data privacy

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Automated data synchronization with external systems
  • Type: Integration
  • Rationale: Regular data sync may be needed with CRM or billing systems
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Data transformation during import/export
  • Type: Data Processing
  • Rationale: Data may need format conversion for different systems
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 022: Comprehensive Billing Summary Analytics and Metrics

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_022
  • Title: Verify comprehensive billing summary displays all key metrics with accurate cycle comparisons and financial analysis
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Analytics
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Billing-Summary, Analytics, Financial-Metrics, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Report-Revenue-Impact-Tracking, Report-Executive-Visibility, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Analytics-Engine, Financial-Analysis, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 18 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: Analytics Engine, Financial Service, CxServices, Billing Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Billing-Analytics, Financial-Reporting
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Customer-Segment-Analysis, Revenue-Impact-Tracking, Executive-Visibility]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Analytics Engine, Financial Service, CxServices, Previous billing cycle data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds summary loading, < 5 seconds calculations
  • Data_Requirements: Completed billing cycle with 12,497 generated bills, 3 failed bills, financial data

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill generation completed, financial data calculated, previous cycle data available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with billing summary access
  • Test_Data: Bills Generated: 12,497 (+1.6%), Bills Failed: 3 (0.02%), Financial totals as per sample data
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC11_TC_014 must pass (bill generation completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 5: Billing Summary from completed generation

Billing Summary page loads with comprehensive metrics

N/A

AC-16: Summary step access

2

Verify page header and service filter

Shows "Billing Summary - Summary of the bills generated for the billing cycle" with "All Services" dropdown

Service filter: "All Services"

AC-16: Page header and filtering

3

Check "Bills Generated" section

Shows successful bills count with percentage and comparison

Current: 12,497 (+1.6%), This cycle: 99.98% of total, Previous: 12,300 (99.60%)

AC-16: Bills generated metrics

4

Verify bills generated calculation accuracy

Percentage = (current generated / total attempted) * 100

Mathematical verification

AC-16: Generation percentage accuracy

5

Check "Bills Not Generated" section

Shows failed bills count with percentage and comparison

Current: 3 (0.02%), Previous: 50 (-0.40%), Reason: "Often due to missing readings/tariffs"

AC-16: Failed bills analysis

6

Verify "Bill Types" section

Shows actual vs estimated bills breakdown

Actual Bills: 92.0% (11,500), Estimated Bills: 8.0% (997), Last cycle comparison

AC-16: Bill type distribution

7

Check actual vs estimated calculations

Verify percentages sum to 100% and counts match totals

Actual + Estimated = Total Bills

AC-16: Bill type accuracy

8

Verify "Consumption Distribution" section

Shows consumption pattern analysis with cycle comparison

Total: 5,782,455 kWh (+2.3% from last cycle), Last: 5,654,321 kWh

AC-16: Consumption analytics

9

Check consumption categories

Verify high, low, zero consumption counts with trends

High: 567 (+7.0% vs last), Low: 324 (+11.7% vs last), Zero: 78 (-17.9% vs last)

AC-16: Consumption categorization

10

Verify "Financial Summary" section

Shows comprehensive financial metrics with comparisons

Total Consumption: 5,782,455 kWh (+2.3%), Total Billed: $8,750,000 (+2.9%)

AC-16: Financial totals

11

Check service charges analysis

Shows service charges with trend analysis

Service Charges: $1,250,000 (+4.2%), Last: $1,200,000

AC-16: Service charge tracking

12

Verify outstanding amount tracking

Shows outstanding balance with trend

Outstanding: $3,750,000 (+7.1%), Last: $3,500,000

AC-16: Outstanding balance analysis

13

Check late payments section

Shows late payment analysis

Late Payments: 218 bills, Late Amount: $184,250, Previous: 350 bills, $222,550

AC-16: Late payment tracking

14

Verify all percentage change calculations

All percentage changes use formula: (current - previous) / previous * 100

Formula verification across all metrics

AC-16: Change calculation accuracy

15

Test service filter functionality

Change filter to specific service, verify metrics update

Filter: "Water" service only

AC-16: Service filtering

16

Check filtered metrics accuracy

Verify all metrics recalculate for selected service only

Water-specific totals and percentages

AC-16: Filter calculation accuracy

17

Return to "All Services" view

Verify summary returns to comprehensive view

Complete summary restored

AC-16: Filter reset functionality

18

Test export functionality

Click "Export Summary" button, verify download

Summary report downloaded

AC-16: Export capability

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Billing summary displays comprehensive metrics with accurate cycle comparisons and financial analysis
  • Secondary_Verifications: All percentage calculations accurate, service filtering works correctly, export functionality operational
  • Negative_Verification: No calculation errors, no missing metrics, no data inconsistencies between sections

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual summary metrics and calculation accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC11_TC_014
  • Blocked_Tests: AC18_TC_025, AC19_TC_027
  • Parallel_Tests: AC17_TC_024 (similar analytics pattern)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC18_TC_025

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for business decision-making and billing cycle performance evaluation
  • Edge_Cases: Zero generated bills, 100% failure rate, missing previous cycle data
  • Risk_Areas: Calculation accuracy, performance with large datasets, data synchronization
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure financial data access respects user permissions and audit requirements

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Historical billing summary comparison across multiple cycles
  • Type: Historical Analysis
  • Rationale: Business users need trend analysis across multiple billing periods
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Billing summary drill-down capability for detailed analysis
  • Type: Detail Navigation
  • Rationale: Users need to investigate specific metrics in detail
  • Priority: P3





Test Case 023: Service Filter Cross-Module Consistency

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_023
  • Title: Verify service filtering functionality works consistently across all billing workflow modules with proper state management
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Integration
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Service-Filtering, Cross-Module, State-Management, Integration, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Integration-Testing, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Filter-Service, Filter-Consistency, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 90%
  • Integration_Points: Filter Service, State Management, CxServices, Cross-Module Communication
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Filter-Management, State-Service, Cross-Module-Integration
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance, Integration-Testing]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Filter Service, State Management, CxServices, Multi-service billing data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds filter application, < 1 second cross-module synchronization
  • Data_Requirements: Multi-service billing cycle with Water, Electricity, and Gas services

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Multi-service billing cycle configured, filter functionality enabled across all modules
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with full workflow access
  • Test_Data: Billing cycle with mixed services: Water (1500 consumers), Electricity (800 consumers), Gas (290 consumers)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC4_TC_005 must pass (consumer data available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 2: Consumer Data with multi-service cycle

Consumer breakdown shows all services with counts

Services: Water (1500), Electricity (800), Gas (290)

Multi-service data verification

2

Verify default "All Services" filter state

All services displayed, no filtering applied initially

Filter state: "All Services" selected

Default filter state validation

3

Apply Water service filter in Step 2

Consumer data filters to show only Water consumers

Filter: "Water" selected, showing 1500 consumers

Service filtering in consumer module

4

Navigate to Step 3: Meter Readings

Filter state maintained, shows only Water meters and statistics

Water meters: consistent with consumer count

Cross-module filter persistence

5

Verify meter statistics reflect filter

Total meters, readings collected, etc. show Water-only data

Statistics filtered for Water service only

Filtered statistics accuracy

6

Navigate to Step 5: Billing Summary

Filter maintained, summary shows Water service data only

Water service financial summary

Filter persistence in summary

7

Check billing summary filter consistency

All metrics (bills generated, consumption, revenue) reflect Water filter

Water-specific billing metrics displayed

Summary filter consistency

8

Change filter to Electricity in Step 5

Filter updates to Electricity, all data recalculates

Filter: "Electricity" service selected

Filter change functionality

9

Verify summary data recalculation

All summary metrics update to Electricity service data

Electricity: 800 consumers, related metrics

Dynamic filter recalculation

10

Navigate back to Step 2: Consumer Data

Electricity filter maintained across backward navigation

Electricity consumers (800) displayed

Backward navigation filter persistence

11

Navigate to Step 4: Bill Generation

Filter state consistent, generation scoped to Electricity

Electricity service bill generation scope

Filter scope in generation

12

Reset filter to "All Services" in Step 4

Filter resets, all service data restored across workflow

All services: Water + Electricity + Gas data

Filter reset functionality

13

Navigate through all steps with "All Services"

All modules show complete multi-service data

Complete dataset across all workflow steps

Complete data restoration validation

14

Test filter persistence across browser sessions

Logout/login, verify filter state maintained or properly reset

Filter behavior across sessions

Cross-session filter management

15

Test rapid filter changes

Quickly switch between multiple service filters

All filter changes process correctly

Rapid filter change handling

16

Verify filter performance with large datasets

Filter operations remain responsive with substantial data volumes

Performance with 10,000+ records per service

Filter scalability validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Service filtering works consistently across all billing workflow modules with proper state synchronization
  • Secondary_Verifications: Filter state persists across navigation, data recalculates correctly, performance remains acceptable
  • Negative_Verification: No filter state inconsistencies, no data corruption during filtering, no performance degradation

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual cross-module filter consistency and state management]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC4_TC_005
  • Blocked_Tests: None
  • Parallel_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_024

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for user experience consistency and data integrity across the billing workflow
  • Edge_Cases: Very large service datasets, services with no data, concurrent filter operations
  • Risk_Areas: State synchronization, performance with complex filters, cross-module communication
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure filter operations respect user permissions and data access rights

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Advanced multi-criteria filtering (service + category + status combinations)
  • Type: Advanced Filtering
  • Rationale: Complex billing scenarios may require multi-dimensional filtering
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Filter bookmark/save functionality for frequent filter combinations
  • Type: User Experience
  • Rationale: Users may want to save commonly used filter configurations
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 024: Consumption Distribution Analysis and Insights

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_024
  • Title: Verify comprehensive consumption distribution analysis with meaningful cycle comparisons and trend insights
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Analytics
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Consumption-Analysis, Analytics, Trend-Analysis, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Report-Revenue-Impact-Tracking, Report-Executive-Visibility, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Analytics-Engine, Consumption-Insights, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: Analytics Engine, Consumption Service, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Consumption-Analytics, Trend-Analysis
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Customer-Segment-Analysis, Revenue-Impact-Tracking, Executive-Visibility]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Analytics Engine, Consumption Service, CxServices, Historical consumption data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds analysis loading, < 5 seconds calculation processing
  • Data_Requirements: Current and previous cycle consumption data for comparative analysis

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Consumption data available for current and previous cycles, analytics engine configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with consumption analysis access
  • Test_Data: Current consumption: 5,782,455 kWh, Previous: 5,654,321 kWh, Distribution: High 567, Low 324, Zero 78
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC16_TC_022 must pass (billing summary available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 5: Billing Summary, Consumption Distribution section

Consumption Distribution section loads with analysis data

N/A

AC-17: Consumption analysis access

2

Verify "Total Consumption" display with comparison

Shows current consumption with previous cycle comparison

Current: 5,782,455 kWh, Previous: 5,654,321 kWh, Change: +2.3%

AC-17: Total consumption tracking

3

Check consumption change calculation accuracy

Percentage change: (current - previous) / previous * 100

Calculation: (5,782,455 - 5,654,321) / 5,654,321 * 100 = 2.3%

AC-17: Change calculation accuracy

4

Verify "High Consumption" category analysis

Shows count with trend analysis and percentage change

Current: 567, Previous: 530, Change: +7.0% vs last cycle

AC-17: High consumption tracking

5

Check high consumption threshold definition

Verify high consumption criteria (e.g., >150% of average)

Threshold: Consumption >150% of customer historical average

AC-17: Threshold transparency

6

Verify "Low Consumption" category analysis

Shows count with trend analysis and percentage change

Current: 324, Previous: 290, Change: +11.7% vs last cycle

AC-17: Low consumption tracking

7

Check low consumption threshold definition

Verify low consumption criteria (e.g., <25% of average)

Threshold: Consumption <25% of customer historical average

AC-17: Low threshold transparency

8

Verify "Zero Consumption" category analysis

Shows count with trend analysis and percentage change

Current: 78, Previous: 95, Change: -17.9% vs last cycle

AC-17: Zero consumption tracking

9

Check zero consumption explanation

Verify zero consumption indicates no usage recorded

Explanation: Meters with no recorded consumption for billing period

AC-17: Zero consumption clarity

10

Verify visual trend indicators

Positive trends show green arrows, negative trends show red arrows

Visual indicators match percentage changes

AC-17: Visual trend representation

11

Check consumption distribution percentages

Calculate what percentage each category represents of total consumers

High: 567/2500 = 22.7%, Low: 324/2500 = 13.0%, Zero: 78/2500 = 3.1%

AC-17: Distribution percentage accuracy

12

Verify seasonal consumption analysis

Check if seasonal patterns are identified in trends

Summer vs winter consumption pattern recognition

AC-17: Seasonal trend analysis

13

Test consumption anomaly identification

Verify unusual consumption patterns are highlighted

Significant spikes or drops in consumption categories

AC-17: Anomaly detection

14

Check consumption distribution visualization

Verify charts or graphs display consumption patterns clearly

Bar charts, pie charts, or distribution graphs

AC-17: Visual consumption analysis

15

Verify consumption impact on revenue

Check correlation between consumption patterns and billing amounts

High consumption = higher revenue, zero consumption = lost revenue

AC-17: Revenue impact analysis

16

Test consumption drill-down capability

Click on consumption categories for detailed consumer lists

Lists of consumers in each consumption category

AC-17: Detailed consumption investigation

17

Check consumption export functionality

Export consumption distribution analysis for external reporting

Export includes all consumption metrics and trends

AC-17: Consumption data export

18

Verify consumption alerting

Check if unusual consumption trends trigger alerts or notifications

Alerts for significant consumption pattern changes

AC-17: Consumption monitoring

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Consumption distribution provides meaningful insights with accurate cycle comparisons (high, low, zero consumption categories)
  • Secondary_Verifications: All trend calculations accurate, visual indicators appropriate, threshold definitions clear
  • Negative_Verification: No miscategorized consumption patterns, no calculation errors in trend analysis

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual consumption distribution analysis and accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Blocked_Tests: AC18_TC_025
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC18_TC_025

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for understanding customer usage patterns and identifying potential revenue issues
  • Edge_Cases: All consumers in one category, no historical data for comparison, extreme seasonal variations
  • Risk_Areas: Threshold accuracy, calculation precision, trend analysis validity
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure consumption data access respects privacy regulations

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Consumption forecasting based on historical trends
  • Type: Predictive Analytics
  • Rationale: Business benefits from predicting future consumption patterns
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Consumption benchmarking against regional or industry standards
  • Type: Comparative Analytics
  • Rationale: Understanding consumption patterns relative to external benchmarks
  • Priority: P4




Test Case  025: Bill Verification Checklist Implementation and Enforcement

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_025
  • Title: Verify structured verification checklist is properly implemented with all required items and enforcement mechanisms
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Compliance
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Approval, Verification, Compliance, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Executive-Visibility, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Approval-Service, Compliance-Workflow, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Approval Service, CxServices, Audit Trail Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Approval-Workflow, Compliance-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, User-Acceptance, Module-Coverage, Executive-Visibility]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Approval Service, CxServices, Audit Trail Service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds checklist loading, < 2 seconds validation response
  • Data_Requirements: Completed billing summary, all prerequisites met for approval

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Billing summary completed, approval workflow enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill approval permissions
  • Test_Data: Completed billing cycle ready for approval, comprehensive billing summary available
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC16_TC_022 must pass (billing summary completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 6: Approve from billing summary

Bill Approval page loads with verification checklist

N/A

AC-18: Approval step access

2

Verify page header structure

Shows "Bill Approval - Verify and approve bills for distribution"

N/A

AC-18: Page identification

3

Check "Bill Verification Checklist" section

Shows checklist header: "Please verify the following items before approval"

N/A

AC-18: Checklist section

4

Verify Data Verification Consent checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I confirm that I have reviewed all the data and verify that the provided and modified information is accurate and complete."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: document

AC-18: First verification item

5

Verify Bill Calculation Consent checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I have verified the bill calculation methodology used and confirm that all calculations are correct and in accordance with the applicable tariffs."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: calculator

AC-18: Second verification item

6

Verify Communication Consent checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I authorize the distribution of bills to consumers through all configured channels (email, SMS, and in-app notifications)."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: email

AC-18: Third verification item

7

Verify Auto-Pay Authorization checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I authorize the automatic deduction of bill amounts from consumers who have opted for the auto-pay functionality."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: user

AC-18: Fourth verification item

8

Verify Consumer Data Reviewed checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I confirm that all consumer data is correct and any anomalies (high/low/zero consumption) have been reviewed and approved."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: checkmark

AC-18: Fifth verification item

9

Verify Approve Bill Distribution checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I approve the distribution of bills to consumers through configured channels (email, print, SMS, etc.)."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: email

AC-18: Sixth verification item

10

Verify Complete Billing Process checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I authorize the completion of the billing cycle and understand that once approved, the bills will be finalized and cannot be modified."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: user

AC-18: Seventh verification item

11

Count total verification items

Verify exactly 7 verification checkboxes are present

Count: 7 items

AC-18: Complete checklist verification

12

Test approval button initial state

"Approve & Finalize Bills" button is disabled or shows warning

Button: disabled/grayed out

AC-18: Initial button state

13

Attempt approval with empty checklist

Try to approve without checking any items

Warning: "Please complete all verification items before approving the bills."

AC-18: Enforcement validation

14

Check partial completion behavior

Check 4 out of 7 items, attempt approval

Still prevented from approval

AC-18: Partial completion prevention

15

Complete all verification items

Check all 7 verification checkboxes

All boxes: checked

AC-18: Complete verification

16

Verify button activation

"Approve & Finalize Bills" button becomes enabled

Button: active/clickable

AC-18: Button state change

17

Test checklist persistence

Refresh page, verify checkbox states maintained

Checkbox states: preserved

AC-18: State persistence

18

Verify approval requirements warning disappears

Warning message no longer visible with complete checklist

No warning displayed

AC-18: Warning state management

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Structured verification checklist properly implemented with all 7 required items and proper enforcement
  • Secondary_Verifications: Clear descriptions for each item, proper visual icons, state persistence across page operations
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot bypass checklist requirements, cannot approve with incomplete verification

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual checklist implementation and enforcement behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Blocked_Tests: AC19_TC_027, AC20_TC_028
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC19_TC_027

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for compliance and audit requirements, prevents unauthorized or incomplete approvals
  • Edge_Cases: Browser back button usage, session timeout during approval, concurrent approval attempts
  • Risk_Areas: State management, validation enforcement, compliance audit trail
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure checklist completion is properly logged for audit purposes

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Checklist item-specific help text or documentation links
  • Type: User Assistance
  • Rationale: Users may need guidance on specific verification requirements
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Conditional checklist items based on billing cycle characteristics
  • Type: Business Logic
  • Rationale: Different cycle types may require different verification items
  • Priority: P4





Test Case 026: Bill Template Preview and Selection

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_026
  • Title: Verify bill template preview functionality and selection workflow with template validation and compatibility checking
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/UI
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Template, Preview-Functionality, Template-Management, UI-Validation, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Module-Coverage, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Template-Service, Template-Operations, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Low
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 90%
  • Integration_Points: Template Service, Preview Engine, CxServices, Validation Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Template-Management, Preview-Engine, UI-Components
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, User-Acceptance, Module-Coverage]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Template Service, Preview Engine, CxServices, Template storage
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds template loading, < 2 seconds preview generation
  • Data_Requirements: Multiple bill templates for different services and categories

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill templates configured, preview functionality enabled, template validation active
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with template selection permissions
  • Test_Data: Templates: "Standard Water Template", "Premium Electric Template", "Commercial Gas Template"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC3_TC_003 must pass (billing cycle configuration working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 1: Bill Template selection section

Template dropdown and preview section visible

N/A

Template functionality access

2

Verify initial template selection state

"Select Bill Template" dropdown shows placeholder text

Placeholder: "Select Bill Template"

Initial template state validation

3

Click bill template dropdown

Available templates listed with descriptive names

Templates: Water, Electric, Gas templates available

Template list population

4

Verify template filtering by service type

Only compatible templates shown for selected utility service

Water service → Water templates only

Service-based template filtering

5

Select "Standard Water Template"

Template selection confirmed with visual feedback

Selected template highlighted in dropdown

Template selection confirmation

6

Verify template preview initiation

Preview section loads with template layout display

Preview area shows template design

Preview functionality activation

7

Check preview content accuracy

Preview displays actual template design with sample data

Template: Header, fields, footer, branding visible

Preview content verification

8

Verify preview responsiveness

Preview adapts to different container sizes

Responsive preview scaling

Preview scalability validation

9

Test template switching functionality

Change to "Premium Electric Template"

New template: Different design and fields

Template switching capability

10

Verify preview updates dynamically

Preview refreshes to show new template design

Updated preview reflects template change

Dynamic preview updates

11

Check template compatibility validation

System prevents incompatible template selection

Water cycle cannot select Electric template

Compatibility enforcement

12

Test template requirement enforcement

Cannot proceed without template selection (BR-46)

Next button disabled without template

Template requirement validation

13

Verify template metadata display

Template details shown (name, version, compatibility)

Template info: name, version, supported services

Template information accuracy

14

Test template preview zoom functionality

Can zoom in/out of template preview

Zoom controls functional

Preview zoom capability

15

Check template preview print simulation

Preview shows how template will appear when printed

Print preview mode available

Print simulation accuracy

16

Verify template validation messages

Clear feedback for template compatibility issues

Error: "Template not compatible with selected service"

Template validation messaging

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Bill template preview functionality works correctly with accurate template display and proper selection workflow
  • Secondary_Verifications: Template compatibility enforced, preview updates dynamically, template requirement validated
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot select incompatible templates, cannot proceed without template selection, no preview rendering errors

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual template preview and selection behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC3_TC_003
  • Blocked_Tests: AC11_TC_014
  • Parallel_Tests: BR_TC_037
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_029

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for ensuring proper bill formatting and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Edge_Cases: Very large templates, templates with missing assets, custom template uploads
  • Risk_Areas: Template rendering accuracy, compatibility validation, preview performance
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure template content doesn't expose sensitive system information

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Custom template upload and validation workflow
  • Type: Template Management
  • Rationale: Users may need to upload organization-specific templates
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Template version management and rollback capability
  • Type: Version Control
  • Rationale: Template changes may require rollback to previous versions
  • Priority: P4





Test Case 027: Verification Item Confirmation Enforcement

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_027
  • Title: Verify all verification items must be confirmed before final approval with comprehensive validation enforcement
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Approval, Validation, Enforcement, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Security-Validation, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Validation-Service, Approval-Enforcement, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Validation Service, Approval Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Approval-Validation, Compliance-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, User-Acceptance, Module-Coverage, Security-Validation]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Validation Service, Approval Engine, CxServices
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second validation check, < 2 seconds approval processing
  • Data_Requirements: Completed billing summary ready for approval

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Billing approval workflow enabled, validation enforcement configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill approval permissions
  • Test_Data: Completed billing cycle ready for final approval
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC18_TC_025 must pass (verification checklist implemented)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 6: Approve with empty checklist

Bill approval page loads with unchecked verification items

All 7 verification items unchecked

AC-19: Initial approval state

2

Verify "Approve & Finalize Bills" button initial state

Button is disabled or shows warning message

Button: disabled/grayed out

AC-19: Initial button enforcement

3

Attempt approval with empty checklist

Try to click disabled button or submit form

No approval action occurs, button remains disabled

AC-19: Empty checklist prevention

4

Check partial completion with 1 item

Check only "Data Verification Consent" item

Button remains disabled

AC-19: Partial completion prevention

5

Attempt approval with 1 item checked

Try to approve with incomplete checklist

Warning message: "Please complete all verification items before approving the bills."

AC-19: Partial approval prevention

6

Check partial completion with 3 items

Check 3 out of 7 verification items

Button still disabled, warning persists

AC-19: Incremental completion validation

7

Check partial completion with 6 items

Check 6 out of 7 verification items

Button remains disabled, one item missing

AC-19: Near-complete validation

8

Verify specific missing item feedback

Check which item remains unchecked

System indicates which verification items are incomplete

AC-19: Specific validation feedback

9

Complete all 7 verification items

Check all verification checkboxes

All verification items confirmed

AC-19: Complete verification

10

Verify button activation

"Approve & Finalize Bills" button becomes enabled/clickable

Button: active, clickable appearance

AC-19: Button state change

11

Verify warning message disappearance

Warning message no longer visible

No validation warnings displayed

AC-19: Warning state management

12

Test approval enablement validation

Verify button can now be clicked

Button responds to click events

AC-19: Approval enablement

13

Test checkbox deselection impact

Uncheck one item after completing all

Button becomes disabled again immediately

AC-19: Dynamic validation enforcement

14

Re-complete verification and approve

Check all items again, proceed with approval

Approval process initiates successfully

AC-19: Successful approval flow

15

Verify approval completion

Approval completes with all verification items confirmed

Bills approved and finalized

AC-19: Approval completion validation

16

Test browser refresh state persistence

Refresh page during partial completion

Checkbox states and validation status preserved

AC-19: State persistence validation

17

Test validation enforcement across sessions

Logout/login during approval process

Verification requirements still enforced

AC-19: Cross-session enforcement

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All 7 verification items must be confirmed before approval is allowed to proceed
  • Secondary_Verifications: Dynamic validation enforcement, clear feedback for incomplete verification, state persistence
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot bypass verification requirements through any method, no approval possible with incomplete checklist

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual verification enforcement and validation behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC18_TC_025
  • Blocked_Tests: AC20_TC_028
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC20_TC_028

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for compliance and preventing incomplete or unauthorized approvals
  • Edge_Cases: JavaScript disabled, browser back button usage, concurrent approval attempts
  • Risk_Areas: Validation bypass attempts, state synchronization, compliance audit requirements
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure verification enforcement cannot be circumvented

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Verification timeout and re-authentication requirements
  • Type: Security
  • Rationale: Long approval processes may require re-authentication
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Verification delegation and approval hierarchy
  • Type: Workflow
  • Rationale: Some verifications may require different approval levels
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 028: Approver Information and Audit Trail Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_028
  • Title: Verify comprehensive recording of approver information and comments for complete audit trail compliance
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Audit
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Approval, Audit-Trail, Record-Keeping, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Security-Validation, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Executive-Visibility, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Audit-Service, Compliance-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Audit Service, User Management, CxServices, Compliance Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Audit-Trail, Compliance-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Security-Validation, Module-Coverage, Executive-Visibility]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Audit Service, User Management, CxServices, Database for audit storage
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds approval recording, < 3 seconds audit trail creation
  • Data_Requirements: Completed verification checklist, approver credentials

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Audit trail system enabled, user identification configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with approval authority and audit trail access
  • Test_Data: Completed billing cycle with verified checklist, approver: "Jane Doe, Senior Billing Administrator"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC19_TC_027 must pass (verification enforcement working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Complete all verification checklist items

All 7 verification items checked, approval ready

All checkboxes confirmed

AC-20: Approval readiness

2

Locate "Approver Name" field

Field visible and required for approval completion

Field: "Enter your full name"

AC-20: Approver identification field

3

Enter comprehensive approver information

Field accepts full name and title information

Name: "Jane Doe, Senior Billing Administrator"

AC-20: Approver detail entry

4

Verify approver name validation

Field validates minimum name requirements

Minimum length, format validation

AC-20: Name validation rules

5

Locate "Approval Comments" section

Optional comments field available for detailed notes

Comments section visible

AC-20: Comments field availability

6

Enter detailed approval comments

Field accepts comprehensive approval documentation

Comments: "Bills reviewed and approved for March 2025 cycle. All anomalies investigated and resolved. Distribution authorized through email and SMS channels."

AC-20: Detailed comments entry

7

Verify comments character limit

Field handles extensive approval documentation

Multi-line text, reasonable character limit

AC-20: Comments capacity validation

8

Click "Approve & Finalize Bills"

Approval process initiates with all information

Approval submission begins

AC-20: Approval process initiation

9

Verify approval timestamp recording

System automatically records approval date and time

Timestamp: Current date/time accurate

AC-20: Automatic timestamp capture

10

Check approver information storage

Approver name stored in billing cycle record

Database: Approver field populated

AC-20: Approver data persistence

11

Verify comments storage and association

Approval comments stored with billing cycle

Database: Comments linked to cycle

AC-20: Comments data persistence

12

Test audit trail creation

Approval action creates comprehensive audit record

Audit log: Approval event recorded

AC-20: Audit trail generation

13

Verify audit record completeness

Audit includes: user, timestamp, cycle, verification status, comments

Complete audit data set

AC-20: Audit record comprehensiveness

14

Check approval history accessibility

Approval information accessible in system reports

Reports: Approval details available

AC-20: Audit trail accessibility

15

Test approval finality

Approved cycles show immutable final status

Status: "Approved and Finalized"

AC-20: Approval state finality

16

Verify approval modification prevention

Cannot modify approval information after finalization

Approval data locked/read-only

AC-20: Audit trail integrity

17

Check cross-reference audit capabilities

Approval can be traced across multiple system reports

Cross-system audit consistency

AC-20: Audit trail traceability

18

Test compliance report generation

Approval data appears in compliance and audit reports

Regulatory reporting includes approval details

AC-20: Compliance reporting integration

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Approver information and comments properly recorded and stored for comprehensive audit trail
  • Secondary_Verifications: Audit trail accessible across system reports, approval data immutable after finalization
  • Negative_Verification: Approval information cannot be modified post-finalization, audit trail maintains integrity

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual audit trail creation and data persistence]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC19_TC_027
  • Blocked_Tests: None (final acceptance criteria)
  • Parallel_Tests: SECURITY_TC_032 (audit trail security)
  • Sequential_Tests: None (completion test case)

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for regulatory compliance and audit requirements
  • Edge_Cases: Very long comments, special characters in names, system clock changes
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity, audit trail completeness, compliance reporting accuracy
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure audit data cannot be tampered with, maintain data privacy

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Approval delegation and proxy approval recording
  • Type: Delegation Workflow
  • Rationale: Approval authority may be delegated during absence
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Audit trail retention and archival policies
  • Type: Data Management
  • Rationale: Long-term audit data requires retention management
  • Priority: P4






Test Case 029: Workflow Step Validation Dependencies

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_029
  • Title: Verify workflow step validation dependencies prevent progression without meeting prerequisites and enforce proper data flow
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Negative, Workflow-Validation, Step-Dependencies, Data-Flow, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Validation-Engine, Workflow-Control, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Validation Engine, Workflow Controller, CxServices, Dependency Manager
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Workflow-Validation, Dependency-Manager, Step-Controller
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Validation Engine, Workflow Controller, CxServices, Step dependency configuration
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second validation check, < 2 seconds dependency resolution
  • Data_Requirements: Billing cycle in various completion states for dependency testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Workflow validation enabled, step dependencies configured, validation rules active
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with full workflow access
  • Test_Data: Incomplete billing cycle configuration, partial consumer data, unresolved reading issues
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC1_TC_001, AC2_TC_002 must pass (navigation and visual indicators working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Access Bill Generation workflow from clean state

Step 1 accessible, subsequent steps disabled/locked

N/A

Initial workflow state validation

2

Attempt to access Step 3 directly without completing Step 1

Navigation blocked with clear validation message

Click Step 3 from navigation bar

Step prerequisite enforcement

3

Verify dependency validation message

Error: "Please complete Step 1: Bill Cycle Configuration before accessing Step 3"

Specific dependency requirement stated

Dependency messaging clarity

4

Attempt Step 2 access without Step 1 completion

Step 2 also blocked until Step 1 completed

Click Step 2 from navigation bar

Sequential dependency validation

5

Complete Step 1 partially (missing required fields)

Next button remains disabled, step not considered complete

Missing: Bill template selection

Partial completion validation

6

Verify partial completion feedback

Clear indication of missing requirements

Visual: Required field highlighting

Completion status clarity

7

Complete Step 1 fully with valid configuration

Step 2 becomes accessible, Step 1 marked complete

Valid configuration: All required fields filled

Step completion validation

8

Navigate to Step 2 with completed Step 1

Step 2 loads successfully with data from Step 1

Consumer data reflects Step 1 configuration

Data flow validation

9

Attempt to access Step 4 from Step 2

Navigation blocked, intermediate step required

Direct jump to Step 4 attempted

Multi-step dependency enforcement

10

Check Step 2 data dependency validation

Consumer data issues trigger warnings but allow progression

Data quality warnings displayed

Data-based dependency checking

11

Navigate to Step 3 with unresolved reading issues

Step accessible but with issue indicators

Reading validation issues present

Issue-based dependency indicators

12

Attempt Step 4 bill generation with critical unresolved issues

Generation blocked until critical issues resolved

Critical reading validation failures

Critical issue blocking validation

13

Verify critical issue blocking message

Clear explanation: "Critical reading validation issues must be resolved before bill generation"

Critical issue dependency messaging

Critical dependency communication

14

Resolve critical issues and retry Step 4 access

Step 4 becomes accessible after issue resolution

Reading issues resolved

Issue resolution validation

15

Attempt Step 6 approval without completing Step 5

Approval blocked until summary review completed

Skip Step 5, attempt Step 6

Summary review dependency

16

Check cross-step data validation

Changes in earlier steps invalidate later steps appropriately

Modify Step 1, check Step 4 impact

Cross-step validation logic

17

Test workflow completion validation

Cannot mark workflow complete with any incomplete steps

Attempt completion with missing steps

Completion validation enforcement

18

Verify dependency error message consistency

All dependency messages follow consistent format and clarity

Review all dependency error messages

Error message standardization

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Workflow step validation dependencies properly prevent progression without meeting all prerequisites
  • Secondary_Verifications: Dependency messages clear and actionable, data flow between steps validated, critical issues block progression
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot bypass step dependencies, cannot proceed with invalid configurations, no incomplete workflow completion

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual workflow validation and dependency enforcement behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC1_TC_001, AC2_TC_002
  • Blocked_Tests: All subsequent workflow tests
  • Parallel_Tests: MISSING_TC_033
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_030

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for ensuring data integrity and proper workflow completion, prevents users from creating incomplete or invalid billing cycles
  • Edge_Cases: Rapid step navigation attempts, concurrent workflow modifications, step dependency cycles
  • Risk_Areas: Validation logic accuracy, dependency resolution performance, error message clarity
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure validation cannot be bypassed through manipulation of client-side controls

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Conditional step dependencies based on billing cycle characteristics
  • Type: Dynamic Dependencies
  • Rationale: Different cycle types may have different validation requirements
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Workflow recovery from interrupted dependency validation
  • Type: Error Recovery
  • Rationale: Network interruptions during validation need proper recovery mechanisms
  • Priority: P3






Test Case 001: Navigation Bar Display and Structure Verification

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_001
  • Title: Verify 6-step navigation bar displays correctly with proper stage identification and visual hierarchy
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/UI
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Smoke
  • Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Billing, UI, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Smoke-Test-Results, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-Low, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-CxServices, Navigation-Workflow, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Low
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 3 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Low
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 15%
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, UI Framework
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Smoke-Test-Results, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Smart360 Authentication Service, CxServices
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds page load
  • Data_Requirements: Valid Billing Administrator credentials

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Smart360 system accessible, Bill Generation module enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator role with full access
  • Test_Data: Valid admin credentials (admin@smart360.com)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: None (Entry point test)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Smart360 home page

Home page loads successfully with menu visible

URL: https://smart360.com

Verify system accessibility

2

Click on "Bill Setup" > "Bulk Bill Generation" from menu

Bill Generation page loads with workflow header

Menu navigation path

AC-1: Navigation accessibility

3

Verify "Billing Workflow" header

Header displays: "Billing Workflow - Create and manage billing cycles using this streamlined workflow"

N/A

AC-1: Page title verification

4

Verify 6-step navigation bar structure

Navigation shows 6 circular steps in horizontal layout

N/A

AC-1: Step count validation

5

Verify Step 1 details

Shows "1" in blue circle, "Bill Cycle" label below

Step 1 active state

AC-1: Current step indication

6

Verify Step 2 details

Shows "2" in gray circle, "Fetch Consumer Data" label below

Step 2 inactive state

AC-1: Pending step indication

7

Verify Step 3 details

Shows "3" in gray circle, "Meter Readings" label below

Step 3 inactive state

AC-1: Step label accuracy

8

Verify Step 4 details

Shows "4" in gray circle, "Bill Generation" label below

Step 4 inactive state

AC-1: Step label accuracy

9

Verify Step 5 details

Shows "5" in gray circle, "Billing Summary" label below

Step 5 inactive state

AC-1: Step label accuracy

10

Verify Step 6 details

Shows "6" in gray circle, "Approve" label below

Step 6 inactive state

AC-1: Final step indication

11

Verify connecting lines between steps

Gray lines connect each step in sequence

N/A

AC-1: Visual flow indication

12

Verify responsive design

Navigation bar adapts to different browser widths

Resize window 1024px, 768px

AC-1: Cross-resolution support

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All 6 steps visible with correct labels: "Bill Cycle", "Fetch Consumer Data", "Meter Readings", "Bill Generation", "Billing Summary", "Approve"
  • Secondary_Verifications: Step 1 highlighted as current (blue), remaining steps in pending state (gray), connecting lines visible
  • Negative_Verification: No missing steps, incorrect labels, or broken visual hierarchy

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual navigation bar appearance and behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: None
  • Blocked_Tests: AC2_TC_002, AC3_TC_003
  • Parallel_Tests: Security authentication tests
  • Sequential_Tests: All subsequent AC test cases

Additional Information

  • Notes: Foundation test for entire billing workflow, critical for user orientation
  • Edge_Cases: Very narrow browser widths, high zoom levels
  • Risk_Areas: Cross-browser compatibility, responsive design breakpoints
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure navigation respects user permissions

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Navigation bar behavior during bill generation process (should remain accessible but indicate current progress)

  • Type: Integration

  • Rationale: Users need to understand their position in long-running processes

  • Priority: P2

  • Scenario_2: Keyboard navigation accessibility through step indicators

  • Type: Accessibility

  • Rationale: Compliance requirement for keyboard-only users

  • Priority: P3




Test Case 002: Step Status Visual Indicators and State Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_002
  • Title: Verify visual indicators correctly show current step and completion status with proper state transitions
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/UI
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Smoke
  • Automation Status: Planned-for-Automation

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Billing, UI, Visual-Indicators, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Smoke, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Regression-Coverage, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-CxServices, State-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 8 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Low
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 25%
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, State Management
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, User-Acceptance, Module-Coverage, Regression-Coverage]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Smart360 Authentication Service, CxServices, Valid billing cycle data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds step transitions
  • Data_Requirements: Sample billing cycle: BC-2025-03

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill Generation module accessible, test billing cycle data available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator role with full access
  • Test_Data: Billing cycle: "March 2025 Downtown Billing Cycle", Valid consumer data
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC1_TC_001 must pass

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Access Bill Generation workflow from previous test

Navigation shows Step 1 as current with blue background and "1"

N/A

AC-2: Initial current step state

2

Verify Step 1 description text

Blue info text: "Set up the billing cycle parameters including start and end dates, billing frequency, and other cycle-specific settings."

N/A

AC-2: Current step context

3

Complete minimal Step 1 configuration

Fill required fields: Cycle name, Area, Premises, dates

Cycle: "Test-AC2-Cycle", Area: "Downtown", Period: "01-08-2025 to 31-08-2025"

AC-2: Step completion preparation

4

Click "Next" button

Step 1 shows checkmark (✓) in green circle, Step 2 becomes current (blue background with "2")

N/A

AC-2: Completed step visual

5

Verify Step 1 completed state

Step 1 displays green checkmark instead of number, maintains "Bill Cycle" label

N/A

AC-2: Completion indicator

6

Verify Step 2 current state

Step 2 shows blue circle with "2", blue description text visible

Step 2 description: "This step retrieves all consumer data required for billing..."

AC-2: New current step

7

Verify remaining steps unchanged

Steps 3-6 remain gray with numbers, no highlighting

N/A

AC-2: Future steps unchanged

8

Click "Previous" button

Navigate back to Step 1

N/A

AC-2: Backward navigation test

9

Verify Step 1 navigation state

Step 1 becomes current again (blue), checkmark preserved

N/A

AC-2: Completed step revisit

10

Navigate forward to Step 2 again

Step 2 becomes current, Step 1 retains completion status

N/A

AC-2: State persistence

11

Complete Step 2 and navigate to Step 3

Step 2 shows checkmark, Step 3 becomes current

Consumer data validated

AC-2: Sequential completion

12

Test jump navigation (if available)

Click on completed Step 1 directly

N/A

AC-2: Direct step access

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Current step visually distinct with blue highlighting and description text
  • Secondary_Verifications: Completed steps show green checkmarks, future steps remain gray with numbers, state persistence across navigation
  • Negative_Verification: No visual confusion between step states, no loss of completion status

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual step state transitions and visual indicators]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC1_TC_001
  • Blocked_Tests: AC3_TC_003, AC4_TC_005
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential workflow dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC3_TC_003

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for user orientation throughout billing process, affects user confidence in system
  • Edge_Cases: Rapid navigation between steps, browser back button usage, session timeouts during workflow
  • Risk_Areas: State synchronization, visual consistency across browsers
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure step states properly reflect user permissions and data access

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Step validation failure handling (what happens to visual states when step validation fails)

  • Type: Error Handling

  • Rationale: Users need clear feedback when step completion fails validation

  • Priority: P1

  • Scenario_2: Session timeout impact on step completion states

  • Type: Edge Case

  • Rationale: Long billing processes may exceed session timeouts

  • Priority: P2




Test Case 003: New Billing Cycle Configuration Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_003
  • Title: Verify comprehensive billing cycle configuration for new cycle creation with all required parameters and validations
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Billing, Configuration, Cycle-Management, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Regression-Coverage, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-CxServices, Data-Validation, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 15 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 40%
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Area Management, Consumer Management
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Regression-Coverage, Customer-Segment-Analysis]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Smart360 Authentication, CxServices, Area Management Service, Consumer Management Service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds form loading, < 5 seconds validation response
  • Data_Requirements: Available areas, premises, consumer categories, utility services, bill templates

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill Generation module accessible, master data configured (areas, premises, services)
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator role with create/edit permissions
  • Test_Data: Areas: "Downtown, Westside", Services: "Water, Electricity", Categories: "Residential, Commercial"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC1_TC_001, AC2_TC_002 must pass

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 1: Bill Cycle configuration

"Bill Cycle Configuration" section loads with form elements

N/A

AC-3: Form accessibility

2

Verify "Cycle Selection" section visibility

Shows "Select Billing Cycle" dropdown and "Create New" toggle

N/A

AC-3: BR-5 Create new toggle

3

Click "Create New" toggle

Form switches to new cycle mode, "Enter Billing Cycle" field becomes mandatory (red asterisk)

N/A

AC-3: BR-6 Toggle functionality

4

Enter billing cycle name

Field accepts input, shows character count (3-50 characters)

"March 2025 Water Billing Cycle"

AC-3: BR-7, BR-8 Name validation

5

Verify cycle name uniqueness validation

System validates name uniqueness against existing cycles

Unique name required

AC-3: BR-7 Uniqueness check

6

Click "Area" dropdown

Dropdown populates with available areas

Options: "Downtown", "Westside", "Industrial Zone"

AC-3: BR-16 Area selection

7

Select "Downtown" area

Area selected, "Sub Area" dropdown becomes populated

Area: "Downtown"

AC-3: BR-17 Area filtering

8

Select sub area

Sub area selection filters available premises

Sub Area: "DT-Central"

AC-3: BR-17 Sub area dependency

9

Click "Premises" dropdown

Shows only premises from selected area/sub area

Available premises: "DT-001", "DT-002", "DT-003"

AC-3: BR-19, BR-20 Premise filtering

10

Select multiple premises

Multi-select allows selection of 2+ premises

Selected: "DT-001", "DT-002"

AC-3: BR-20 Multi-select

11

Verify active cycle premise validation

System prevents selection of premises in active billing cycles

Check premises: "DT-004" (if in active cycle)

AC-3: BR-22 Active cycle validation

12

Select "Utility Service"

Dropdown shows available services

Service: "Water"

AC-3: BR-25 Service selection

13

Select "Consumer Category"

Category dropdown populated

Categories: "Residential", "Commercial"

AC-3: BR-26, BR-27 Category selection

14

Select "Consumer Subcategory"

Subcategory appears based on category selection

Subcategory: "Standard"

AC-3: BR-28, BR-29 Subcategory dependency

15

Set "Billing Period Start" date

Date picker allows valid date selection

Start Date: "01-03-2025"

AC-3: BR-31 Start date mandatory

16

Set "Billing Period End" date

End date must be after start date

End Date: "31-03-2025"

AC-3: BR-32 End date validation

17

Verify date validation

System validates end date > start date and after previous cycle

Valid date range

AC-3: BR-34 Date sequence validation

18

Review "Billing Cycle Summary" section

Summary auto-populates with entered configuration

All entered data reflected

AC-3: BR-37 through BR-43 Summary

19

Verify bill template selection

"Select Bill Template" dropdown shows available templates

Template: "Standard Water Bill Template"

AC-3: BR-46 Template selection

20

Select bill template

Template selection enables "Next" button

Selected template name appears

AC-3: BR-48 Template requirement

21

Click "Save as Draft"

Configuration saved without validation, can resume later

Draft status confirmed

AC-3: BR-51 Draft functionality

22

Click "Next" button

Validation passes, navigation proceeds to Step 2

All validations successful

AC-3: BR-54 Next button activation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: New billing cycle created successfully with all mandatory parameters configured
  • Secondary_Verifications: All dropdown dependencies work correctly, date validations enforce business rules, summary section reflects all selections
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot proceed without mandatory fields, cannot select premises in active cycles, cannot set invalid date ranges

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual configuration process and validation behaviors]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC1_TC_001, AC2_TC_002
  • Blocked_Tests: AC4_TC_004, AC7_TC_010
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC4_TC_005

Additional Information

  • Notes: Foundation for entire billing process, configuration errors here affect all subsequent steps
  • Edge_Cases: Very large premise selections, special characters in cycle names, leap year date handling
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity validation, cross-service dependencies, performance with large datasets
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure user can only access authorized areas and premises

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Billing cycle modification after partial completion (edit existing draft)

  • Type: Edit/Update Workflow

  • Rationale: Users may need to modify cycle parameters before finalizing

  • Priority: P2

  • Scenario_2: Billing cycle cloning from previous successful cycle

  • Type: Efficiency Feature

  • Rationale: Common business practice to copy successful cycle configurations

  • Priority: P3





Test Case 004: Existing Billing Cycle Selection and Modification

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_004
  • Title: Verify existing billing cycle selection and modification workflow with data preservation and validation
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Cycle-Management, Data-Modification, Workflow, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-CxServices, Cycle-Operations, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: CxServices, Cycle Management Service, State Management
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Cycle-Management, Data-Persistence
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance, Customer-Segment-Analysis]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: CxServices, Cycle Management Service, State Management, Database for cycle storage
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds cycle loading, < 2 seconds data population
  • Data_Requirements: Multiple existing billing cycles with different configurations

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Multiple existing billing cycles available, cycle modification enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with cycle modification permissions
  • Test_Data: Existing cycles: "Savaii 202501 R1", "March 2025 Downtown", "February Electric Cycle"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC2_TC_002 must pass (step navigation working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 1: Bill Cycle Configuration

Cycle selection dropdown and configuration form visible

N/A

Existing cycle access initiation

2

Click "Select Billing Cycle" dropdown

Dropdown populates with list of existing billing cycles

Available cycles displayed

Cycle list population verification

3

Verify existing cycle display format

Cycles shown with descriptive names and status indicators

Format: "Cycle Name (Status)"

Cycle identification clarity

4

Select existing cycle "Savaii 202501 R1"

Form auto-populates with all saved cycle parameters

Cycle: "Savaii 202501 R1" selected

Cycle data auto-population

5

Verify cycle comparison section population

Shows previous period and days since last billing accurately

Previous: "2025-06-01 to 2025-06-30", Days: 10

Historical data accuracy

6

Check all form fields auto-population

All configuration fields filled with saved values

Area, Premises, Service, Category, Dates populated

Complete data restoration

7

Verify billing cycle summary auto-update

Summary section reflects selected cycle configuration

Name, Areas, Premises, Services, Count: 53 selected

Summary synchronization

8

Test cycle parameter modification

Change area selection to add "Industrial Zone"

Add area: "Industrial Zone" to existing selection

Modification capability testing

9

Verify modification impact on summary

Summary updates to reflect parameter changes

Updated area list in summary

Dynamic summary updates

10

Check premise filtering after area change

Premises dropdown updates to include new area premises

Additional premises from Industrial Zone available

Cascading data updates

11

Save modified cycle configuration

Click "Save as Draft" or "Next" to preserve changes

Modified configuration saved successfully

Modification persistence

12

Test cycle switching during modification

Switch to different existing cycle "March 2025 Downtown"

Unsaved changes warning, then new cycle loads

Cycle switching with change detection

13

Verify complete data replacement

All form fields update to new cycle's parameters

Complete replacement of configuration data

Data consistency validation

14

Test modification validation

Make invalid changes (e.g., end date before start date)

Validation prevents saving invalid configuration

Modification validation enforcement

15

Verify modification audit trail

Changes to existing cycles logged for audit purposes

Audit log: cycle modifications, user, timestamp

Modification audit tracking

16

Test concurrent modification protection

Simulate multiple users modifying same cycle

Conflict detection and resolution mechanism

Concurrency handling validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Existing billing cycles can be selected and modified while preserving data integrity
  • Secondary_Verifications: Auto-population works correctly, modifications validated, audit trail maintained
  • Negative_Verification: Invalid modifications prevented, no data corruption, concurrent changes handled properly

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual cycle selection and modification behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC2_TC_002
  • Blocked_Tests: AC4_TC_005
  • Parallel_Tests: AC3_TC_003
  • Sequential_Tests: AC4_TC_005

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for cycle reuse and iterative billing process improvement
  • Edge_Cases: Very old cycles, cycles with deprecated parameters, cycles from different system versions
  • Risk_Areas: Data migration compatibility, parameter validation, state management
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure cycle access respects user permissions and organizational boundaries

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Cycle versioning and change history tracking
  • Type: Version Control
  • Rationale: Users may need to track changes over time for compliance
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Cycle template creation from successful cycles
  • Type: Template Management
  • Rationale: Successful cycles could become templates for future use
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 005 : Consumer Overview and Category Breakdown Display

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_005
  • Title: Verify consumer data summary displays comprehensive statistics with accurate category breakdown and cycle comparisons
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Analytics
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Consumer-Data, Analytics, Data-Analysis, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Engineering, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Consumer-Service, Statistical-Analysis, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 55%
  • Integration_Points: Consumer Service, CxServices, Analytics Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Consumer-Analytics
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Customer-Segment-Analysis, Module-Coverage, Engineering]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Consumer Service, CxServices, Previous billing cycle data for comparisons
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds data loading, < 5 seconds calculations
  • Data_Requirements: Billing cycle BC-2025-03 with 2590 consumers, previous cycle data for comparison

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Consumer data populated, previous billing cycle available for comparison
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with consumer data view access
  • Test_Data: Cycle: "Savaii 202501 R1", Consumers: 2590, Categories: Commercial/NA distribution
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC3_TC_003 must pass (cycle configuration completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 2: Fetch Consumer Data from completed Step 1

Consumer Data Analysis page loads with overview statistics

Billing cycle: "Savaii 202501 R1"

AC-4: Data step transition

2

Verify page header and description

Shows "Consumer Data Analysis - Analyze consumer data, plans, and tariffs for the selected billing cycle"

N/A

AC-4: Page context clarity

3

Verify "Consumer Overview" section

Displays total consumers with percentage change indicator

Expected: 2590 (99.92%)

AC-4: Total consumer count

4

Check percentage change calculation accuracy

Percentage change: (current count - previous count / previous count) * 100

Formula verification

AC-4: Percentage change formula

5

Verify "Missing Plan Details" card

Shows count of consumers without assigned plans

Expected: 0 "Action Required" or "N/A"

AC-4: Missing plan detection

6

Verify "Missing Tariff Details" card

Shows count of plans without assigned tariffs

Expected: 0 "Action Required" or "N/A"

AC-4: Missing tariff detection

7

Check "Consumer Breakdown" tab visibility

Tab shows consumer count distribution

Default active tab

AC-4: Category breakdown access

8

Verify "Consumers by Category" section

Shows category distribution with counts and percentages

Commercial: 2 (0.07%), NA: 2588 (88.78%)

AC-4: Category statistics

9

Validate category percentage calculations

Each category percentage = (category count / total count) * 100

Mathematical verification

AC-4: Category percentage accuracy

10

Check "Cycle Comparison" section

Shows previous cycle count and new consumers added

Previous Cycle: 2, New Consumers: 2588

AC-4: Cycle comparison data

11

Verify "Consumer Status" breakdown

Shows status distribution: Active, Inactive, Paused, Temporary Disconnect

Active: 2400 (82.33%), Inactive: 325 (11.15%), Paused: 0 (0%), Temp Disconnect: 190 (6.52%)

AC-4: Status distribution

12

Validate status percentage calculations

Status percentages sum to 100% within rounding tolerance

Sum validation

AC-4: Status percentage accuracy

13

Check color coding consistency

Active (green), Inactive (red), Paused (orange), Temporary Disconnect (gray)

Visual consistency

AC-4: Status visual indicators

14

Verify data refresh on cycle change

Change billing cycle, verify consumer data updates

Different cycle selection

AC-4: Data dependency validation

15

Test "Plans & Tariffs" tab

Tab shows plan analysis and recent changes

Plans & Tariffs content

AC-4: Plans analysis access

16

Test "Payment Details" tab

Tab shows payment summary and outstanding accounts

Payment summary data

AC-4: Payment analysis access

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Consumer overview displays correct total count (2590) with accurate category breakdown
  • Secondary_Verifications: All percentage calculations accurate, cycle comparison shows meaningful data, status distribution sums to 100%
  • Negative_Verification: No missing consumer data, no calculation errors, no inconsistent totals across tabs

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual consumer statistics and calculation accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC3_TC_003
  • Blocked_Tests: AC5_TC_007, AC6_TC_009
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC5_TC_007

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for understanding billing cycle scope and identifying data quality issues before bill generation
  • Edge_Cases: Very large consumer counts (10,000+), missing previous cycle data, empty categories
  • Risk_Areas: Performance with large datasets, calculation accuracy, data synchronization
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure consumer data access respects privacy regulations and user permissions

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Consumer data export functionality for offline analysis
  • Type: Data Export
  • Rationale: Business users often need consumer lists for external processing
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Real-time consumer data synchronization during billing cycle
  • Type: Integration
  • Rationale: Consumer data may change during billing process execution
  • Priority: P2





Test Case 06: Plan Assignment Workflow Error Handling

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_006
  • Title: Verify plan assignment workflow handles errors gracefully with proper validation and rollback mechanisms
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Error-Handling
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Negative, Plan-Assignment, Error-Handling, Validation, Recovery, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Security-Validation, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Plan-Service, Error-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Plan Service, Error Management Service, CxServices, Rollback Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Plan-Assignment, Error-Handling, Data-Integrity
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Security-Validation]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Plan Service, Error Management Service, CxServices, Network simulation tools
  • Performance_Baseline: < 5 seconds error detection, < 3 seconds rollback execution
  • Data_Requirements: Consumers without plans, various plan types, error simulation scenarios

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Plan assignment functionality enabled, error simulation capabilities, rollback mechanisms active
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with plan assignment and error resolution permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumer without plan: AC-2025-TEST, Compatible/incompatible plans, Network error simulation
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC5_TC_007 must pass (missing plan detection working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Missing Plan Details with consumer requiring plan

Consumer without plan displayed in missing plans table

Consumer: AC-2025-TEST, Service: Water, Category: Residential

Plan assignment error testing setup

2

Click "Assign Plan" action button

Plan assignment dropdown opens with available plans

Compatible and incompatible plans visible

Plan assignment workflow initiation

3

Attempt to assign incompatible plan (wrong service)

System validates plan compatibility before assignment

Select: "Electric Premium Plan" for Water consumer

Service compatibility validation

4

Verify compatibility error message

Clear error: "Plan 'Electric Premium Plan' is not compatible with Water service"

Specific incompatibility reason provided

Compatibility error feedback

5

Check assignment prevention

Plan assignment does not proceed, consumer remains in missing plans

No assignment created, state unchanged

Assignment prevention validation

6

Attempt incompatible category assignment

Try commercial plan for residential consumer

Select: "Commercial Water Plan" for Residential consumer

Category compatibility validation

7

Verify category compatibility error

Error: "Plan category 'Commercial' does not match consumer category 'Residential'"

Category-specific error message

Category validation feedback

8

Select compatible plan for assignment

Choose appropriate plan matching service and category

Plan: "Residential Water Standard"

Valid plan selection

9

Simulate network failure during assignment

Trigger network error simulation during assignment process

Network failure simulation activated

Network error scenario testing

10

Verify graceful failure handling

Assignment fails with clear error message, no partial state

Error: "Assignment failed due to network error. Please try again."

Network failure graceful handling

11

Check data integrity preservation

Consumer remains in missing plans list, no partial assignment created

No corrupted assignment state

Data integrity validation

12

Verify rollback mechanism

Any partial assignment data cleaned up automatically

Clean system state after failure

Automatic rollback verification

13

Test assignment retry after error resolution

Retry assignment after network restoration

Assignment completes successfully on retry

Error recovery capability

14

Simulate service unavailability error

Plan Service returns unavailable error

Service: Plan Service returns 503 error

Service unavailability handling

15

Verify service error handling

Appropriate error message and user guidance provided

Error: "Plan service temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."

Service error communication

16

Test concurrent assignment conflicts

Simulate multiple users assigning plans to same consumer

Concurrent assignment attempt simulation

Concurrency conflict testing

17

Verify conflict resolution

System prevents duplicate assignments or handles conflicts gracefully

Conflict detection and resolution

Concurrency handling validation

18

Check assignment audit trail

All assignment attempts (successful and failed) logged with details

Audit log: attempts, outcomes, errors, timestamps

Comprehensive audit logging

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Plan assignment workflow handles all error scenarios gracefully with proper validation and rollback
  • Secondary_Verifications: Data integrity maintained during failures, audit trail comprehensive, error messages actionable
  • Negative_Verification: No partial assignments created, no data corruption, no unauthorized plan assignments

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual error handling behavior and recovery mechanisms]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC5_TC_007
  • Blocked_Tests: AC7_TC_010
  • Parallel_Tests: AC6_TC_009
  • Sequential_Tests: AC7_TC_010

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for maintaining data integrity and user confidence during plan management operations
  • Edge_Cases: Multiple rapid assignment attempts, plan changes during assignment, very large plan catalogs
  • Risk_Areas: Data consistency, error message clarity, rollback completeness
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure error handling doesn't expose sensitive system information

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Plan assignment approval workflow for high-value commercial accounts
  • Type: Approval Process
  • Rationale: Large commercial plan changes may require manager approval
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Bulk plan assignment error handling and partial success scenarios
  • Type: Bulk Operations
  • Rationale: Bulk operations need sophisticated error handling for mixed outcomes
  • Priority: P3




Test Case 007: Missing Plan Details Detection and Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_007
  • Title: Verify system accurately identifies and displays consumers with missing plan assignments including resolution workflow
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Negative, Consumer, Data-Validation, Plan-Management, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Plan-Service, Data-Integrity, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 70%
  • Integration_Points: Plan Service, Consumer Service, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Plan-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Customer-Segment-Analysis]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Plan Service, Consumer Service, CxServices, Master plan data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds missing data detection, < 5 seconds plan assignment
  • Data_Requirements: Test consumers with missing plans, available plan catalog

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Consumer data with some missing plan assignments, plan catalog available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with plan assignment permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumer without plan: AC-2025-999, Available plans: "Standard Water Plan", "Commercial Water Plan"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC4_TC_005 must pass (consumer data loaded)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to "Missing Data" section from consumer overview

Missing Data section visible with tabbed interface

N/A

AC-5: Missing data accessibility

2

Verify "Missing Plan Details" tab display

Tab shows count of consumers without plans: "Missing Plan Details 0" or actual count

Current state: 0 missing

AC-5: Missing plan count display

3

Create test scenario with missing plan

Use admin tools to remove plan from test consumer

Consumer: AC-2025-TEST, Remove assigned plan

AC-5: Test data preparation

4

Refresh or reload missing data section

Tab updates to show "Missing Plan Details 1"

Updated count: 1

AC-5: Real-time detection

5

Click "Missing Plan Details" tab

Table populates with consumers lacking plan assignments

N/A

AC-5: Missing plan table access

6

Verify table column headers

Columns display: Account Number, Consumer Name, Service, Category, Actions

Table structure verification

AC-5: Table structure compliance

7

Verify missing plan consumer data

Test consumer appears in table with complete information

Account: AC-2025-TEST, Consumer: "Test Consumer", Service: "Water", Category: "Residential"

AC-5: Data completeness

8

Check "Action" column functionality

Shows "Assign Plan" button for consumer with missing plan

Button: "Assign Plan"

AC-5: Action availability

9

Click "Assign Plan" action button

Dropdown opens showing compatible plans for consumer's service/category

Available plans for Water/Residential

AC-5: Plan assignment workflow

10

Verify plan compatibility filtering

Only shows plans matching consumer's service and category

Water service plans only

AC-5: Plan filtering logic

11

Select appropriate plan from dropdown

Plan selection confirmed in dropdown

Selected: "Standard Water Plan"

AC-5: Plan selection process

12

Confirm plan assignment

Consumer assigned plan successfully, removed from missing plans table

Assignment confirmed

AC-5: Assignment completion

13

Verify missing plan count update

Tab updates to "Missing Plan Details 0"

Count decreases by 1

AC-5: Count accuracy

14

Verify consumer in main consumer list

Assigned plan appears in consumer list table

Plan column shows "Standard Water Plan"

AC-5: Data consistency

15

Test empty state display

When no missing plans exist, table shows "No consumers without plans found"

Empty state message

AC-5: Empty state handling

16

Test bulk plan assignment (if available)

Select multiple consumers and assign plans simultaneously

Multiple consumer selection

AC-5: Bulk operations

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: System accurately identifies consumers without plan assignments and provides functional assignment workflow
  • Secondary_Verifications: Plan compatibility filtering works correctly, missing plan counts update in real-time, assignments reflect in consumer data
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot assign incompatible plans, no false positives for consumers with valid plans, no data inconsistencies

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual missing plan detection and assignment process]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC4_TC_005
  • Blocked_Tests: AC6_TC_009, AC11_TC_014
  • Parallel_Tests: AC8_TC_011 (similar data validation pattern)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC6_TC_009

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for bill generation success, missing plans will cause billing failures
  • Edge_Cases: Plans becoming inactive during billing cycle, consumer category changes, service modifications
  • Risk_Areas: Data synchronization between services, plan availability, permission validation
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure user can only assign plans they have permission to manage

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Bulk plan assignment with validation and rollback capability
  • Type: Bulk Operations
  • Rationale: Efficient handling of multiple missing plan assignments
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Plan assignment audit trail and history tracking
  • Type: Audit Trail
  • Rationale: Compliance requirement for tracking plan changes
  • Priority: P3





Test Case 08: Reading Validation Issue Categorization

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_008
  • Title: Verify reading validation issues are properly categorized with appropriate resolution workflows and priority indicators
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Reading-Validation, Issue-Categorization, Data-Quality, Analytics, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Validation-Engine, Issue-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 18 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Validation Engine, Issue Classification Service, CxServices, Analytics Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Reading-Validation, Issue-Classification, Data-Analytics
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Validation Engine, Issue Classification Service, CxServices, Historical reading data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds issue categorization, < 5 seconds priority calculation
  • Data_Requirements: Meter readings with various anomaly types, historical consumption patterns

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Reading validation enabled, issue classification configured, historical data available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with reading validation access
  • Test_Data: Readings: High consumption (2800→4500), Low consumption (1500→200), Zero consumption (1200→0), RCNT readings, Faulty readings
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC7_TC_010 must pass (meter reading statistics available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 3: Meter Readings, Issues tab

Issues categorized and displayed by type with count: "Issues 983"

N/A

Issue categorization access

2

Verify High Consumption category display

Readings >150% of historical average identified and grouped

High consumption: readings showing 150%+ increase

High consumption detection accuracy

3

Check High Consumption visual indicators

Orange "High" tags and appropriate priority markers

Visual tag: Orange "High" indicator

High consumption visual identification

4

Verify Low Consumption category accuracy

Readings <25% of historical average properly categorized

Low consumption: readings showing <25% of normal

Low consumption detection validation

5

Check Low Consumption visual indicators

Yellow "Low" tags with appropriate priority levels

Visual tag: Yellow "Low" indicator

Low consumption visual identification

6

Verify Zero Consumption category detection

Readings showing no usage properly identified

Zero consumption: current reading = previous reading

Zero consumption detection accuracy

7

Check Zero Consumption visual indicators

Red "Zero" tags indicating potential vacant properties

Visual tag: Red "Zero" indicator

Zero consumption visual identification

8

Verify RCNT (Requires Confirmation) categorization

Unusual readings requiring manual review identified

RCNT: readings outside normal variance but not extreme

RCNT categorization accuracy

9

Check RCNT visual indicators

Amber "RCNT" tags indicating review required

Visual tag: Amber "RCNT" indicator

RCNT visual identification

10

Verify Faulty Readings category detection

Clearly erroneous readings (negative, impossible values) identified

Faulty: negative readings, readings >10x normal

Faulty reading detection

11

Check Faulty Reading visual indicators

Red "Faulty" tags indicating data corruption

Visual tag: Red "Faulty" indicator

Faulty reading visual identification

12

Test issue priority calculation

Critical revenue-impact issues prioritized higher

High consumption = high priority, RCNT = medium priority

Priority calculation validation

13

Verify priority visual indicators

Critical issues highlighted with distinct visual treatment

High priority: bold borders, warning icons

Priority visualization accuracy

14

Check category-specific resolution workflows

Each category offers appropriate resolution options

High: Accept/Edit, Zero: Accept/Estimate/Exclude

Category-specific workflow validation

15

Test bulk operations by category

Can select and process multiple issues within same category

Bulk validate all "High consumption" issues

Category-based bulk operations

16

Verify category filtering functionality

Can filter issues by specific category type

Filter: Show only "Low Consumption" issues

Category filtering capability

17

Check cross-category issue handling

Readings with multiple issues properly categorized

Reading both high consumption AND faulty

Multi-category issue handling

18

Test category statistics accuracy

Issue counts per category sum to total issues

Mathematical verification: category totals = overall total

Category count accuracy validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Reading validation issues properly categorized by type with accurate detection algorithms
  • Secondary_Verifications: Visual indicators distinct and meaningful, priority calculation accurate, category-specific workflows functional
  • Negative_Verification: No miscategorized readings, no missing issue types, no incorrect priority assignments

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual issue categorization accuracy and workflow functionality]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC7_TC_010
  • Blocked_Tests: AC9_TC_012, AC10_TC_013
  • Parallel_Tests: AC8_TC_011
  • Sequential_Tests: AC9_TC_012

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for efficient reading validation and ensuring billing accuracy through proper anomaly detection
  • Edge_Cases: Readings with multiple anomaly types, seasonal consumption variations, meter replacement scenarios
  • Risk_Areas: Categorization algorithm accuracy, performance with large datasets, priority calculation consistency
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure issue data access respects user permissions and privacy requirements

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Machine learning-based anomaly detection for improved categorization
  • Type: AI Enhancement
  • Rationale: ML could improve detection accuracy for complex consumption patterns
  • Priority: P4
  • Scenario_2: Custom issue category creation for utility-specific anomaly types
  • Type: Customization
  • Rationale: Different utilities may have unique validation requirements
  • Priority: P3






Test Case 009: Direct Plan Assignment Interface and Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_009
  • Title: Verify comprehensive plan assignment functionality directly from missing data interface with validation and error handling
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Consumer, Plan-Assignment, Workflow, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Plan-Service, Assignment-Workflow, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 85%
  • Integration_Points: Plan Service, Consumer Service, CxServices, Validation Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Plan-Management, Consumer-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance, Customer-Segment-Analysis]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Plan Service, Consumer Service, CxServices, Plan catalog, Validation services
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds plan dropdown load, < 3 seconds assignment processing
  • Data_Requirements: Multiple consumers with missing plans, comprehensive plan catalog with various service/category combinations

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Plan assignment functionality enabled, comprehensive plan catalog available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with plan create/assign permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumers: AC-2025-001 (Residential/Water), AC-2025-002 (Commercial/Water), Plans: "Residential Water Standard", "Commercial Water Premium"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC5_TC_007 must pass (missing plan detection working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Ensure test consumers have missing plans

Prepare test data with consumers lacking plan assignments

Consumers: AC-2025-001, AC-2025-002 without plans

AC-6: Test data preparation

2

Navigate to Missing Plan Details table

Table displays consumers with missing plans

Both test consumers visible

AC-6: Missing plan table access

3

Verify "Assign Plan" button for first consumer

Button visible and enabled for residential consumer

Consumer: AC-2025-001 (Residential/Water)

AC-6: Action button availability

4

Click "Assign Plan" for residential consumer

Dropdown opens with plan selection interface

Dropdown activated

AC-6: Plan assignment initiation

5

Verify plan filtering by service

Dropdown shows only Water service plans

Water plans only visible

AC-6: Service-based filtering

6

Verify plan filtering by category

Dropdown shows only Residential category plans within Water service

Residential Water plans only

AC-6: Category-based filtering

7

Check plan details in dropdown

Each plan shows name, description, and key attributes

Plan: "Residential Water Standard - Monthly billing, tiered rates"

AC-6: Plan information display

8

Select "Residential Water Standard" plan

Plan selection highlighted in dropdown

Selected plan highlighted

AC-6: Plan selection feedback

9

Confirm plan assignment

Assignment processes successfully, consumer removed from missing plans table

Assignment success confirmation

AC-6: Assignment completion

10

Verify assignment in consumer list

Navigate to main consumer list, verify plan assignment

Consumer AC-2025-001 shows "Residential Water Standard"

AC-6: Data consistency validation

11

Test commercial consumer assignment

Click "Assign Plan" for commercial consumer

Consumer: AC-2025-002 (Commercial/Water)

AC-6: Different category test

12

Verify commercial plan filtering

Dropdown shows only Commercial Water plans

Commercial plans filtered correctly

AC-6: Category filtering validation

13

Attempt invalid plan assignment

Try to assign residential plan to commercial consumer (if system allows)

Should prevent or warn about mismatch

AC-6: Validation enforcement

14

Complete commercial plan assignment

Assign appropriate commercial plan successfully

Plan: "Commercial Water Premium"

AC-6: Commercial assignment success

15

Test assignment error handling

Simulate assignment failure (network error, service unavailable)

Error message displayed, no partial assignment

AC-6: Error handling validation

16

Verify missing plan count updates

Check tab count decreases after each successful assignment

Count: "Missing Plan Details 0"

AC-6: Count accuracy

17

Test assignment reversal

Remove assigned plan and verify it returns to missing plans table

Consumer reappears in missing plans

AC-6: Reverse workflow validation

18

Test multiple rapid assignments

Assign plans to multiple consumers in quick succession

All assignments process correctly

AC-6: Performance under load

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Plan assignment workflow completes successfully with proper validation and filtering
  • Secondary_Verifications: Plan compatibility enforced, assignment reflected across all relevant views, error handling functional
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot assign incompatible plans, no data corruption on assignment failures, no orphaned assignments

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual plan assignment workflow and validation behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC5_TC_007
  • Blocked_Tests: AC7_TC_010, AC11_TC_014
  • Parallel_Tests: AC8_TC_011 (similar workflow pattern)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC7_TC_010

Additional Information

  • Notes: Core functionality for data quality management, directly impacts bill generation success rates
  • Edge_Cases: Plan availability changes during assignment, concurrent plan modifications, large volume assignments
  • Risk_Areas: Data consistency across services, validation rule enforcement, performance with large plan catalogs
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure plan assignment respects user permissions and consumer access rights

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Plan assignment with effective date management (future effective plans)
  • Type: Business Logic
  • Rationale: Plans may need to be assigned with future effective dates
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Plan assignment approval workflow for high-value commercial accounts
  • Type: Approval Workflow
  • Rationale: Large commercial plan assignments may require manager approval
  • Priority: P3




Test Case  010: Comprehensive Meter Reading Statistics Dashboard

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_010
  • Title: Verify comprehensive meter reading statistics display with accurate metrics, progress indicators, and cycle comparisons
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Analytics
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Meter-Reading, Analytics, Statistics, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Meter-Service, Reading-Analytics, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 15 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: Meter Service, CxServices, Analytics Engine, Reading Collection Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Meter-Analytics, Reading-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Meter Service, Reading Collection Service, CxServices, Previous cycle data for comparisons
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds statistics loading, < 5 seconds progress calculations
  • Data_Requirements: Billing cycle with 3237 meters, reading collection data, validation status data

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Meter reading data available, previous cycle data for comparisons
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with meter reading access
  • Test_Data: Cycle with 3237 total meters, 0.15% readings collected, 3111 missing readings, 3 pending validation
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC6_TC_009 must pass (consumer data management completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 3: Meter Readings from Step 2

Meter Readings Analysis page loads with statistics dashboard

N/A

AC-7: Reading step access

2

Verify page header and description

Shows "Meter Readings Analysis - Analyze meter readings, validate data, and resolve issues"

N/A

AC-7: Page context

3

Verify "Total Meters" card display

Shows count with percentage change: "3237 (0.15%)"

Total: 3237, Change: +0.15%

AC-7: Total meter count

4

Check percentage change calculation

Percentage = (current - previous) / previous * 100

Formula verification

AC-7: Change calculation accuracy

5

Verify "Readings Collected" progress

Shows percentage with progress bar: "0.15%"

Progress: 0.15% with visual bar

AC-7: Collection progress display

6

Calculate readings collected accuracy

Percentage = (collected readings / total meters) * 100

Math verification

AC-7: Collection percentage accuracy

7

Verify "Missing Readings" count

Shows count and percentage: "3111 (96.11%)"

Missing: 3111, Percentage: 96.11%

AC-7: Missing reading count

8

Verify "Pending Validation" count

Shows readings awaiting validation: "3 (0.09%)"

Pending: 3, Percentage: 0.09%

AC-7: Validation queue count

9

Check "Reading Collection Status" section

Shows current vs previous cycle comparison

Current: 0.15%, Previous: 68.67%, Decrease: 68.52%

AC-7: Collection status comparison

10

Verify collection progress bars

Visual progress bars reflect percentages accurately

Current and previous bars proportional

AC-7: Visual progress accuracy

11

Check "Reading Validation Status" section

Shows current vs previous validation comparison

Current: 0.06%, Previous: 68.27%, Decrease: 68.21%

AC-7: Validation status comparison

12

Verify "Meter Types Breakdown" section

Shows distribution by meter technology

Photo Meter: 99.97%, Manual Meter: 0.03%

AC-7: Meter type distribution

13

Check meter type percentage accuracy

Type percentages sum to 100% within rounding tolerance

Sum validation

AC-7: Type percentage accuracy

14

Verify "Reading Types Distribution" section

Shows reading quality status distribution

Normal: 0.09%, Faulty: 0.03%, RCNT: 0.03%

AC-7: Reading quality breakdown

15

Test data refresh functionality

Refresh page or cycle, verify statistics update

Data refresh validation

AC-7: Real-time data accuracy

16

Verify responsive design

Check statistics display on different screen sizes

Mobile, tablet, desktop views

AC-7: Cross-resolution compatibility

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All meter reading statistics display with accurate counts, percentages, and cycle comparisons
  • Secondary_Verifications: Progress bars reflect actual percentages, meter type distributions sum correctly, validation status accurate
  • Negative_Verification: No calculation errors, no missing statistics, no inconsistent data across sections

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual statistics display and calculation accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC6_TC_009
  • Blocked_Tests: AC8_TC_011, AC9_TC_012
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC8_TC_011

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for understanding meter reading collection status and identifying potential billing issues
  • Edge_Cases: No previous cycle data, 100% missing readings, all meters validated
  • Risk_Areas: Performance with large meter counts, calculation accuracy, data synchronization
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure meter reading data access respects user permissions and privacy requirements

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Real-time statistics updates during active reading collection
  • Type: Real-time Integration
  • Rationale: Statistics should update as readings are collected during billing cycle
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Meter reading statistics export for external reporting
  • Type: Data Export
  • Rationale: Business users need statistics for management reporting
  • Priority: P3





Test Case 011: Reading Validation Requirements Detection and Display

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_011
  • Title: Verify readings requiring validation are clearly identified with appropriate indicators and categorization
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Meter-Reading, Validation, Data-Quality, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Engineering, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Meter-Service, Reading-Validation, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 85%
  • Integration_Points: Meter Service, Validation Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Reading-Validation, Meter-Analytics
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, Engineering, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Meter Service, Validation Engine, CxServices, Reading data with anomalies
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds validation processing, < 2 seconds indicator display
  • Data_Requirements: Meter readings with various validation issues (high, low, zero consumption, RCNT, faulty)

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Meter reading data available with validation issues
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with meter reading validation access
  • Test_Data: Readings requiring validation: High consumption, Low consumption, Zero consumption, RCNT readings, Faulty readings
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC7_TC_010 must pass (meter reading statistics available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 3 Meter Readings, Issues tab

Issues tab displays with validation queue count: "Issues 983"

N/A

AC-8: Validation issues access

2

Click on "Issues" tab

List of readings requiring validation displayed

983 issues to review

AC-8: Validation queue display

3

Verify issue categorization headers

Issues grouped by type: High Consumption, Low Consumption, Zero Consumption, RCNT, Faulty

Issue categories visible

AC-8: Issue type classification

4

Check High Consumption indicators

Readings marked with "High" tag in orange color

Sample readings with "High" indicator

AC-8: High consumption identification

5

Check Low Consumption indicators

Readings marked with "Low" tag in yellow color

Sample readings with "Low" indicator

AC-8: Low consumption identification

6

Check Zero Consumption indicators

Readings marked with "Zero" tag in red color

Sample readings with "Zero" indicator

AC-8: Zero consumption identification

7

Check RCNT (Requires Confirmation) indicators

Readings marked with "RCNT" tag indicating unusual values

Sample readings with "RCNT" indicator

AC-8: RCNT identification

8

Check Faulty reading indicators

Readings marked with "Faulty" tag indicating erroneous data

Sample readings with "Faulty" indicator

AC-8: Faulty reading identification

9

Verify validation status column

Status clearly shows "Pending Validation" for all issues

Status: "Pending Validation"

AC-8: Validation status clarity

10

Check visual distinction between issue types

Each issue type has distinct color coding and icons

Visual indicators clearly differentiated

AC-8: Visual indicator clarity

11

Verify meter information completeness

Each issue shows: Meter ID, Consumer, Account, Service, Last Reading, Current Reading

Complete meter data per issue

AC-8: Issue detail completeness

12

Test filtering by issue type

Apply filter for "High Consumption" only

Shows only high consumption issues

AC-8: Issue type filtering

13

Test "All Issues" filter

Remove filters to show all validation issues

All 983 issues displayed

AC-8: Filter reset functionality

14

Verify issue priority indicators

Critical issues (safety/revenue impact) highlighted differently

High priority issues visually distinct

AC-8: Priority indication

15

Check bulk selection capability

Can select multiple issues for bulk operations

Multi-select checkboxes functional

AC-8: Bulk operation support

16

Verify issue count accuracy

Total count matches sum of individual issue type counts

Mathematical verification

AC-8: Count accuracy

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Readings requiring validation clearly identified with appropriate type-specific indicators
  • Secondary_Verifications: Issue categorization accurate, visual indicators distinct, filtering functional
  • Negative_Verification: Validated readings not shown in validation queue, no miscategorized issues

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual validation issue identification and categorization]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC7_TC_010
  • Blocked_Tests: AC9_TC_012, AC10_TC_013
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC9_TC_012

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for data quality management, directly impacts billing accuracy
  • Edge_Cases: No validation issues, all readings requiring validation, extremely high/low values
  • Risk_Areas: Validation rule accuracy, performance with large validation queues, visual indicator consistency
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure validation data access respects user permissions

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Validation rule configuration and threshold management
  • Type: Configuration Management
  • Rationale: Business users may need to adjust validation thresholds
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Validation issue trend analysis across billing cycles
  • Type: Analytics
  • Rationale: Understanding patterns in validation issues for process improvement
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 012: Reading Anomaly Management and Correction Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_012
  • Title: Verify comprehensive anomaly management workflow for viewing, validating, and correcting readings with detected anomalies
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Meter-Reading, Validation, Anomaly-Management, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Meter-Service, Reading-Correction, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 90%
  • Integration_Points: Meter Service, Validation Engine, CxServices, Calculation Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Reading-Management, Validation-Workflow
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Meter Service, Validation Engine, Calculation Engine, CxServices
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds reading detail load, < 3 seconds validation processing
  • Data_Requirements: Meter readings with confirmed anomalies for correction testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Readings with anomalies available, validation workflow enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with reading correction permissions
  • Test_Data: Anomalous readings: Meter 70581207 (High consumption), Meter D2039485 (Zero consumption), Meter D3048596 (RCNT)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC8_TC_011 must pass (validation issues identified)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Meter List tab from Issues tab

All meters in billing cycle displayed with anomaly indicators

N/A

AC-9: Meter list access

2

Identify meter with high consumption anomaly

Meter shows "High" consumption tag in orange

Meter: 70581207, Consumer: LAULU FILIMAUA, Consumption marked "High"

AC-9: Anomaly identification

3

Click on high consumption meter row

Meter detail view opens showing reading information

Detail popup/panel opens

AC-9: Detail view access

4

Verify anomaly details display

Shows last reading, current reading, consumption calculation, anomaly reason

Last: 2800, Current: 4500, Consumption: 1700, Reason: "150% above historical average"

AC-9: Anomaly detail information

5

Check validation options availability

Options displayed: Accept, Reject, Estimate, Edit Reading

Four validation options visible

AC-9: Validation option availability

6

Test "Accept" validation option

Select Accept, reading marked as validated despite anomaly

Status changes to "Validated"

AC-9: Accept functionality

7

Test "Reject" validation option

Select Reject, reading marked as invalid, excluded from billing

Status changes to "Rejected"

AC-9: Reject functionality

8

Test "Edit Reading" option

Click Edit, current reading becomes editable field

Current reading: editable input field

AC-9: Edit capability

9

Correct reading value

Enter corrected reading value

New value: 3200 (reasonable consumption)

AC-9: Reading correction

10

Verify consumption recalculation

System automatically recalculates consumption after correction

Consumption updates: 3200 - 2800 = 400

AC-9: Automatic recalculation

11

Save corrected reading

Confirm reading correction, status updates

Status: "Validated", Consumption: 400

AC-9: Correction confirmation

12

Test zero consumption anomaly

Navigate to meter with zero consumption

Meter: D3048596, Consumption: 0, Tag: "Zero"

AC-9: Zero consumption handling

13

Check zero consumption validation options

Verify appropriate options for zero consumption

Options: Accept (vacant property), Estimate, Edit

AC-9: Context-specific options

14

Test "Estimate" functionality

Select Estimate option for missing/zero reading

System generates estimated reading based on historical data

AC-9: Estimation capability

15

Verify estimation calculation

Check estimation methodology and resulting values

Estimated value based on 6-month average

AC-9: Estimation accuracy

16

Test bulk validation operations

Select multiple anomalous readings, apply bulk validation

Multiple readings validated simultaneously

AC-9: Bulk operation efficiency

17

Verify pending validation count updates

Check that validation queue count decreases after validations

Count reduces from 983 to updated number

AC-9: Count accuracy maintenance

18

Test validation error handling

Attempt invalid reading correction (negative value, unrealistic value)

System prevents invalid corrections with error message

AC-9: Input validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Users can successfully view, validate, and correct readings with detected anomalies
  • Secondary_Verifications: Consumption recalculates correctly after corrections, validation status updates properly, bulk operations functional
  • Negative_Verification: Invalid reading values rejected, validation preserves data integrity, no orphaned validation states

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual anomaly management workflow and correction behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC8_TC_011
  • Blocked_Tests: AC10_TC_013, AC11_TC_014
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC10_TC_013

Additional Information

  • Notes: Core functionality for ensuring billing accuracy, critical for revenue protection
  • Edge_Cases: Extremely high/low values, readings requiring multiple corrections, concurrent validation by multiple users
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity during corrections, calculation accuracy, validation rule consistency
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure reading corrections maintain audit trail and user accountability

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Reading correction approval workflow for high-value corrections
  • Type: Approval Workflow
  • Rationale: Large consumption corrections may require supervisor approval
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Historical reading pattern analysis for validation decision support
  • Type: Analytics
  • Rationale: Users need historical context to make informed validation decisions
  • Priority: P3




Test Case 013: Missing Readings Management Tools and Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_013
  • Title: Verify comprehensive tools for handling missing readings through estimation algorithms and exclusion mechanisms
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Meter-Reading, Missing-Data, Estimation-Tools, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Estimation-Engine, Data-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 18 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: Estimation Engine, Meter Service, CxServices, Billing Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Estimation-Service, Missing-Data-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Estimation Engine, Meter Service, CxServices, Historical reading data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 5 seconds estimation processing, < 3 seconds exclusion processing
  • Data_Requirements: Meters with missing readings, historical consumption data for estimation

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Missing reading data available, estimation algorithms configured, exclusion rules enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with missing reading management permissions
  • Test_Data: Missing readings: Meter D7089043 (ABC Enterprises), Meter ME56599, Historical data for estimation
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC9_TC_012 must pass (reading validation workflow available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Issues tab, locate Missing Readings section

Missing readings section visible with count and list

Section shows missing readings count

AC-10: Missing readings access

2

Verify missing readings table structure

Table shows: Meter ID, Consumer, Account, Meter Type, Service, Last Reading, Last Reading Date, Action

Complete table structure

AC-10: Missing data display format

3

Check bulk action controls availability

"Exclude Selected" and "Estimate Readings" buttons visible at top

Bulk action buttons available

AC-10: Bulk operation access

4

Verify individual meter missing reading display

Missing reading shown with N/A for current reading

Meter: D7089043, Consumer: ABC Enterprises, Current Reading: N/A

AC-10: Missing reading indication

5

Check last reading information

Shows previous valid reading and date for estimation context

Last Reading: 2800, Date: 2025-06-15

AC-10: Historical context display

6

Select single missing reading for estimation

Click checkbox for individual meter

Meter D7089043 selected

AC-10: Individual selection

7

Click "Estimate Reading" for selected meter

Estimation process initiates for selected meter

Estimation algorithm runs

AC-10: Individual estimation trigger

8

Verify estimation algorithm execution

System calculates estimated reading based on historical data

Estimated value: 2950 (based on seasonal average)

AC-10: Estimation calculation

9

Check estimation methodology display

Shows estimation method and confidence level

Method: "6-month seasonal average", Confidence: 85%

AC-10: Estimation transparency

10

Confirm estimated reading

Accept estimated reading, verify consumption calculation

Consumption: 2950 - 2800 = 150

AC-10: Estimation acceptance

11

Test multiple meter estimation

Select 3 missing readings, click "Estimate All"

Bulk estimation processes all selected meters

Multiple meters: D7089043, ME56599, D6078943

12

Verify bulk estimation results

All selected meters receive estimated readings

All 3 meters show estimated values

AC-10: Bulk estimation success

13

Test exclusion functionality

Select different missing reading, click "Exclude Selected"

Selected meter excluded from billing cycle

Meter excluded from bill generation

14

Verify exclusion impact

Excluded meter not included in billing statistics

Meter count decreases in billing totals

AC-10: Exclusion effect validation

15

Check missing reading count updates

Missing readings count decreases after estimation/exclusion actions

Count updates: 3111 → 3105 (after 6 actions)

AC-10: Count accuracy

16

Test estimation error handling

Attempt estimation for meter with insufficient historical data

System shows warning: "Insufficient data for reliable estimation"

AC-10: Estimation limitation handling

17

Verify estimation quality indicators

Estimated readings marked differently from actual readings

Visual indicator: "EST" tag on estimated readings

AC-10: Estimation identification

18

Test exclusion reversal

Re-include previously excluded meter in billing cycle

Meter returns to missing readings list

AC-10: Exclusion reversal

19

Verify audit trail for estimations

Check that estimation actions are logged for audit

Estimation decisions recorded with user and timestamp

AC-10: Audit trail maintenance

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Missing readings can be effectively handled through estimation algorithms and exclusion mechanisms
  • Secondary_Verifications: Estimation algorithms produce reasonable values, exclusion properly removes meters from billing, counts update accurately
  • Negative_Verification: Estimation doesn't produce unrealistic values, exclusion doesn't corrupt billing data, no orphaned meter states

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual missing reading management and estimation behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC9_TC_012
  • Blocked_Tests: AC11_TC_014, AC16_TC_022
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC11_TC_014

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for maintaining billing completeness when meter readings unavailable
  • Edge_Cases: All readings missing, no historical data available, seasonal consumption patterns
  • Risk_Areas: Estimation algorithm accuracy, exclusion impact on revenue, data consistency
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure estimation and exclusion actions maintain proper audit trails

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Estimation algorithm configuration and threshold management
  • Type: Algorithm Configuration
  • Rationale: Business users may need to adjust estimation parameters
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Missing reading trend analysis and prevention strategies
  • Type: Preventive Analytics
  • Rationale: Understanding patterns in missing readings for collection improvement
  • Priority: P4





Test Case 014: Real-time Bill Generation Progress Monitoring

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_014
  • Title: Verify comprehensive real-time progress display during bill generation with accurate metrics and completion tracking
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Performance
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Manual

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Generation, Real-time, Progress-Monitoring, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Performance-Metrics, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Billing-Engine, Real-time-Updates, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 20 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: Medium
  • Data_Sensitivity: Low
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Billing Engine, CxServices, Notification Service, Progress Tracking Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Billing-Engine, Progress-Tracker
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Performance-Metrics, Quality-Dashboard, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Billing Engine, Progress Tracking Service, Notification Service, WebSocket connections
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds progress updates, < 500ms UI refresh
  • Data_Requirements: Billing cycle with substantial consumer count (2500+) for meaningful progress tracking

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill generation service operational, progress tracking enabled, notification system configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill generation permissions
  • Test_Data: Prepared billing cycle "BC-2025-03" with 2500+ consumers, all prerequisites met
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC7_TC_010 must pass (meter reading analysis completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 4: Bill Generation

Bill Generation Process page loads with initial state

N/A

AC-11: Generation step access

2

Verify initial "Bill Generation Process" section

Shows description: "Start the bill generation process and monitor progress"

N/A

AC-11: Process description

3

Check notification toggle availability

"Notify me when bill generation is complete" toggle visible and functional

Toggle state: OFF

AC-11: Notification option

4

Enable notification toggle

Toggle switches to ON, user will receive completion notification

Toggle state: ON

AC-11: Notification activation

5

Verify "Bill Generation Information"

Shows information about process duration and billing cycle scope

Info: "You are about to generate bills for selected cycle. process may take several minutes for large billing cycles."

AC-11: Process information

6

Check "Generation Summary" initial state

Shows "No generation data available"

Initial state message

AC-11: Initial summary state

7

Verify "Generation Log" initial state

Shows "No log entries yet"

Initial log state

AC-11: Initial log state

8

Click "Start Bill Generation" button

Process initiates, progress bar appears with percentage

Progress bar: 0% initially

AC-11: Process initiation

9

Monitor progress bar updates

Progress bar updates incrementally with percentage values

Progress: 5%, 15%, 24%, 45%, 67%, 89%, 96%

AC-11: Progress visualization

10

Verify progress percentage accuracy

Percentage reflects actual bills processed vs total bills

Mathematical verification

AC-11: Progress calculation accuracy

11

Monitor "Generation Log" real-time updates

Log entries appear with timestamps as process progresses

Log entries: "[HH:MM:SS] Bill generation started", "[HH:MM:SS] Processing consumer batch 1-100"

AC-11: Real-time logging

12

Check log timestamp accuracy

Timestamps reflect actual system time during processing

Time verification

AC-11: Log timestamp accuracy

13

Monitor "Generation Summary" updates

Summary statistics update as process progresses

Updates: "Bills Processed: 150/2500", "Success Rate: 98%"

AC-11: Summary real-time updates

14

Verify processing time estimation

System shows estimated completion time or elapsed time

Time display: "Elapsed: 2:15"

AC-11: Time tracking

15

Monitor completion state

Progress reaches 100%, completion message appears

Progress: 100%, Message: "Bill generation completed successfully"

AC-11: Completion indication

16

Verify final summary statistics

Shows comprehensive results: Total Bills, Generated, Failed, Processing Time

Final stats: "Total: 2500, Generated: 2497, Failed: 3, Time: 5:23"

AC-11: Final statistics

17

Check notification delivery (if enabled)

User receives completion notification via configured channels

Notification received

AC-11: Notification validation

18

Test progress during failure scenarios

Monitor progress behavior when some bills fail

Failed bills logged with errors

AC-11: Error state progress

19

Verify progress bar color coding

Progress bar shows green for success, red/orange for failures

Color coding appropriate

AC-11: Visual failure indication

20

Test browser refresh during generation

Refresh page mid-process, verify progress state recovery

Progress state maintained

AC-11: State persistence

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Real-time progress accurately reflects bill generation status with timely updates
  • Secondary_Verifications: Progress bar, log entries, and statistics update simultaneously and accurately
  • Negative_Verification: Progress doesn't hang, show incorrect percentages, or lose state on browser refresh

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual progress monitoring behavior and accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: High
  • Automation_Candidate: Partial (progress monitoring can be automated, visual verification may require manual testing)

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC7_TC_010
  • Blocked_Tests: AC12_TC_016, AC13_TC_017
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC12_TC_016

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for user confidence during long-running bill generation processes
  • Edge_Cases: Very large billing cycles (10,000+ consumers), network interruptions, browser performance limitations
  • Risk_Areas: WebSocket connection stability, progress calculation accuracy, UI performance under load
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure progress data doesn't expose sensitive consumer information

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Progress monitoring with concurrent user sessions (multiple users monitoring same generation)
  • Type: Concurrency
  • Rationale: Multiple administrators may need to monitor billing progress simultaneously
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Progress persistence across user logout/login during generation
  • Type: Session Management
  • Rationale: Long-running processes may span multiple user sessions
  • Priority: P3





Test Case 015: Failed Bill Retry Validation and Resolution

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_015
  • Title: Verify retry functionality validates issue resolution before allowing bill regeneration attempts
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Negative, Bill-Generation, Retry-Logic, Validation, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Validation-Service, Error-Resolution, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Validation Service, Retry Engine, CxServices, Error Management
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Retry-Validation, Error-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Validation Service, Retry Engine, CxServices, Error Management Service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds retry validation, < 5 seconds retry processing
  • Data_Requirements: Failed bills with different error types for retry testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Failed bills available, retry functionality enabled, error resolution tools accessible
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with retry and error resolution permissions
  • Test_Data: Failed bills with ERR-4001, ERR-4002, ERR-4003 errors
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC13_TC_017 must pass (error messages available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Identify failed bill with ERR-4001 (missing tariff)

Failed bill displayed in failed bills list

Consumer: "Test Consumer", Error: ERR-4001

Retry validation setup

2

Attempt retry without resolving issue

Click retry button while error condition persists

Retry attempted on unresolved issue

Unresolved retry attempt

3

Verify retry validation failure

System validates issue still exists, retry fails

Same ERR-4001 error returned

Retry validation enforcement

4

Check retry failure message

Clear message: "Cannot retry: Original error condition still exists"

Retry failure feedback

Validation feedback clarity

5

Resolve underlying tariff issue

Assign missing tariff to consumer's plan

Tariff: "Standard Water Tariff 2025" assigned

Issue resolution completion

6

Attempt retry after resolution

Click retry button after issue resolution

Retry validation passes

Resolved retry attempt

7

Verify successful bill generation

Previously failed bill generates successfully

Bill status: "Generated"

Retry success validation

8

Test partial resolution scenario

Resolve tariff but create reading issue

Fix tariff, corrupt reading data

Partial resolution testing

9

Attempt retry with partial resolution

Retry with only partial issue resolution

New error: ERR-4002 "Invalid reading data"

Partial resolution handling

10

Verify new error detection

System detects new error type during retry

Different error code displayed

New error identification

11

Test multiple issue resolution

Fix all issues (tariff and reading)

Complete issue resolution

Complete resolution testing

12

Verify complete successful retry

Retry succeeds after all issues resolved

Bill generates successfully

Complete resolution validation

13

Test retry audit logging

Check retry attempts logged with outcomes

Audit log: retry attempts, outcomes, timestamps

Retry audit trail

14

Test bulk retry validation

Select multiple failed bills, attempt bulk retry

Mixed results based on resolution status

Bulk retry validation

15

Verify retry attempt limits

Check if system limits retry attempts per bill

Retry attempt tracking and limits

Retry attempt management

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Retry functionality properly validates issue resolution before allowing bill regeneration
  • Secondary_Verifications: Clear feedback for retry failures, audit logging functional, bulk retry handles mixed scenarios
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot successfully retry unresolved bills, validation cannot be bypassed

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual retry validation behavior and resolution workflow]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC13_TC_017
  • Blocked_Tests: TC_016
  • Parallel_Tests: AC14_TC_019
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_016

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for preventing futile retry attempts and ensuring proper error resolution
  • Edge_Cases: Concurrent issue resolution, resolution during retry attempt, system failures during retry
  • Risk_Areas: Validation accuracy, retry logic integrity, error state management
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure retry operations maintain proper audit trails

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Automated retry scheduling after issue resolution
  • Type: Automation
  • Rationale: System could automatically retry bills when issues are resolved
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Retry success rate analytics and reporting
  • Type: Analytics
  • Rationale: Business needs visibility into retry effectiveness
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 016: Comprehensive Bill Generation Activity Logging

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_016
  • Title: Verify comprehensive logging of all bill generation activities with accurate timestamps and detailed audit trail
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Audit
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Generation, Logging, Audit-Trail, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Security-Validation, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Logging-Service, Activity-Tracking, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Logging Service, Audit Trail Service, CxServices, Billing Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Logging-Service, Audit-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, Security-Validation]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Logging Service, Audit Trail Service, CxServices, System clock synchronization
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second log entry creation, < 3 seconds log retrieval
  • Data_Requirements: Active billing cycle ready for bill generation

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Logging service enabled, audit trail configured, system time synchronized
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill generation and log access permissions
  • Test_Data: Prepared billing cycle for generation testing
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC10_TC_013 must pass (meter reading management completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 4: Bill Generation

Bill Generation page loads with empty log section

N/A

AC-12: Initial log state

2

Verify "Generation Log" section visibility

Log section shows "No log entries yet" initially

Empty log state

AC-12: Log section presence

3

Click "Start Bill Generation" button

Initial log entry created with start timestamp

Log entry: "[HH:MM:SS] Bill generation started by [User]"

AC-12: Process initiation logging

4

Verify timestamp format accuracy

Timestamp shows current system time in HH:MM:SS format

Timestamp matches system clock

AC-12: Timestamp format validation

5

Monitor processing stage logging

Processing stages logged with specific details

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Processing consumer batch 1-100"

AC-12: Stage-specific logging

6

Check user identification in logs

Each log entry includes user identifier

User: Billing Administrator ID

AC-12: User attribution

7

Verify error logging for failed bills

Errors logged with specific consumer and error details

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Error: Missing tariff for consumer AC-123"

AC-12: Error detail logging

8

Check success logging for generated bills

Successful operations logged with consumer details

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Bill generated successfully for consumer AC-456"

AC-12: Success activity logging

9

Monitor batch processing logs

Large consumer batches logged with batch information

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Completed batch 3 of 25 (consumers 201-300)"

AC-12: Batch progress logging

10

Verify completion logging with summary

Process completion logged with comprehensive summary

Log: "[HH:MM:SS] Bill generation completed. 2497 successful, 3 failed, Duration: 5:23"

AC-12: Completion summary logging

11

Test log persistence across page refresh

Refresh page, verify logs remain available

All log entries preserved

AC-12: Log persistence

12

Check log export capability

Click export/download logs option

Logs exported to file (CSV/TXT format)

AC-12: Log export functionality

13

Verify log search functionality

Search logs for specific consumer or error code

Search results filtered correctly

AC-12: Log searchability

14

Test log filtering by timestamp

Filter logs by time range

Shows only logs within specified timeframe

AC-12: Temporal log filtering

15

Check log retention across sessions

Logout and login, verify log availability

Historical logs accessible

AC-12: Cross-session persistence

16

Verify audit trail integration

Logs integrated with system audit trail

Billing activities appear in audit reports

AC-12: Audit trail integration

17

Test log security and permissions

Verify only authorized users can access logs

Access control enforced

AC-12: Log access security

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All bill generation activities comprehensively logged with accurate timestamps
  • Secondary_Verifications: Log entries include sufficient detail, logs persist across sessions, export functionality operational
  • Negative_Verification: No missing log entries for significant activities, no timestamp inaccuracies, no unauthorized log access

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual logging behavior and timestamp accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC10_TC_013
  • Blocked_Tests: AC13_TC_017, AC14_TC_019
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC13_TC_017

Additional Information

  • Notes: Essential for compliance, troubleshooting, and audit requirements
  • Edge_Cases: System clock changes during generation, very long generation processes, log storage limits
  • Risk_Areas: Timestamp accuracy, log storage capacity, performance impact of logging
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure logs don't contain sensitive data, access controls maintained

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Log rotation and archival policies for long-term storage
  • Type: Data Management
  • Rationale: Large volumes of logs need managed retention policies
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Real-time log monitoring and alerting for critical errors
  • Type: Monitoring
  • Rationale: Critical billing errors need immediate notification
  • Priority: P2




Test Case 017: Failed Bill Error Reporting and Code Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_017
  • Title: Verify detailed error messages and specific error codes for failed bill generation with resolution guidance
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Error-Handling
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Negative, Bill-Generation, Error-Handling, Error-Codes, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Error-Management, Diagnostic-Tools, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Error Management Service, Billing Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Error-Handling, Bill-Generation
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Error Management Service, Billing Engine, CxServices, Test data with known failure conditions
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds error processing, < 1 second error display
  • Data_Requirements: Consumers with missing tariffs, invalid readings, missing plans for error testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Error management system enabled, test consumers with various failure conditions
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with error viewing and resolution permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumers: AC-2025-001 (missing tariff), AC-2025-002 (invalid reading), AC-2025-003 (missing plan)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC12_TC_016 must pass (bill generation logging working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Complete bill generation with prepared failure conditions

Generation completes with some failed bills

Test consumers with missing data

AC-13: Error condition setup

2

Verify "Failed Bills" section appears

Section displays after generation if failures exist

Failed Bills section visible

AC-13: Failed bills section display

3

Check failed bills table structure

Table shows columns: Consumer, Account No, Error Code, Error Message, Action

Complete table structure

AC-13: Error display format

4

Verify ERR-4001 error code display

Missing tariff error shows standard code format

Consumer: AC-2025-001, Error Code: "ERR-4001" in blue background

AC-13: Error code format

5

Check ERR-4001 error message detail

Message provides specific actionable information

Error Message: "Missing tariff configuration for Water service"

AC-13: Error message specificity

6

Verify ERR-4002 error code display

Invalid reading error shows distinct code

Consumer: AC-2025-002, Error Code: "ERR-4002"

AC-13: Error code uniqueness

7

Check ERR-4002 error message detail

Message explains specific data issue

Error Message: "Invalid reading data - current reading less than previous reading"

AC-13: Data-specific messaging

8

Verify ERR-4003 error code display

Missing plan error shows appropriate code

Consumer: AC-2025-003, Error Code: "ERR-4003"

AC-13: Plan-related error coding

9

Check ERR-4003 error message detail

Message identifies missing plan requirement

Error Message: "Missing consumer plan assignment for billing calculation"

AC-13: Plan error messaging

10

Verify consumer identification accuracy

Failed bills show correct consumer name and account

Consumer names and account numbers match test data

AC-13: Consumer identification

11

Check error code consistency

Same error types across different consumers use same codes

All missing tariff errors show ERR-4001

AC-13: Error code standardization

12

Verify retry action availability

Each failed bill shows retry button/icon

Retry icon visible for each failed bill

AC-13: Resolution action availability

13

Test error code documentation

Click on error code or help icon for details

Error code documentation/help displayed

AC-13: Error code reference

14

Check error message actionability

Error messages suggest specific resolution steps

Messages indicate what data needs to be fixed

AC-13: Resolution guidance

15

Verify error categorization

Errors grouped by type (data, configuration, validation)

Visual or logical grouping of error types

AC-13: Error categorization

16

Test error search functionality

Search failed bills by error code or consumer

Search returns relevant results

AC-13: Error searchability

17

Check error export capability

Export failed bills list with error details

Failed bills exported with complete error information

AC-13: Error reporting export

18

Verify error trend analysis

Multiple failed bills of same type identified

System highlights patterns in failures

AC-13: Error pattern recognition

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Failed bills display detailed error codes (ERR-4001, ERR-4002, ERR-4003) with specific actionable messages
  • Secondary_Verifications: Error codes are consistent and standardized, consumer identification accurate, retry options available
  • Negative_Verification: No generic error messages, no missing error codes, no incorrect consumer attribution

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual error reporting and code accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC12_TC_016
  • Blocked_Tests: AC14_TC_019, AC15_TC_020
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC14_TC_019

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for efficient error resolution and system maintainability
  • Edge_Cases: Multiple error types per consumer, new error types, error code exhaustion
  • Risk_Areas: Error code consistency, message clarity, resolution guidance accuracy
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure error messages don't expose sensitive system information

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Error code hierarchy and escalation for complex failures
  • Type: Error Management
  • Rationale: Complex billing failures may require escalated error handling
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Error message localization for multi-language environments
  • Type: Internationalization
  • Rationale: Error messages may need translation for global deployments
  • Priority: P4





Test Case 018: Bill Approval Checklist Item Validation

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_018
  • Title: Verify individual checklist item validation and specific requirement enforcement for bill approval
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Approval, Validation, Compliance, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Compliance, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Compliance-Service, Approval-Validation, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Compliance Service, Validation Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Approval-Validation, Compliance-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Compliance, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Compliance Service, Validation Engine, CxServices
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second validation check per item, < 2 seconds overall validation
  • Data_Requirements: Completed billing summary ready for approval testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Billing approval workflow enabled, compliance validation configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with approval authority
  • Test_Data: Completed billing cycle ready for approval validation
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC16_TC_022 must pass (billing summary completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 6: Approve

Bill approval page loads with 7 verification items

N/A

Checklist validation testing

2

Verify Data Verification Consent requirement

Item requires confirmation of data review completeness

Item 1: Data accuracy verification

Individual item validation

3

Check Bill Calculation Consent specificity

Item requires tariff methodology validation confirmation

Item 2: Calculation methodology verification

Calculation validation requirement

4

Verify Communication Consent channels

Item specifies email, SMS, in-app notification channels

Item 3: Multi-channel communication authorization

Communication channel validation

5

Check Auto-Pay Authorization scope

Item applies only to consumers with auto-pay enabled

Item 4: Auto-pay specific authorization

Auto-pay scope validation

6

Verify Consumer Data Reviewed anomalies

Item requires anomaly investigation confirmation

Item 5: High/low/zero consumption review

Anomaly review requirement

7

Check Bill Distribution Approval channels

Item specifies email, print, SMS distribution channels

Item 6: Multi-channel distribution approval

Distribution channel validation

8

Verify Billing Process Completion finality

Item confirms understanding of finalization impact

Item 7: Process completion with finality warning

Finality understanding requirement

9

Test individual item help/documentation

Click help icon for each item, verify guidance

Help text for each verification item

Item-specific guidance

10

Check item dependency validation

Verify if certain items depend on others

Sequential or independent item validation

Item dependency checking

11

Test item-specific validation messages

Different validation messages for different unchecked items

Item-specific validation feedback

Granular validation messaging

12

Verify checkbox visual states

Clear visual distinction between checked/unchecked states

Visual state differentiation

Checkbox state clarity

13

Test item persistence across sessions

Logout/login, verify checklist state maintained

Cross-session state persistence

State management validation

14

Check item completion tracking

System tracks which specific items completed by whom

Individual item audit trail

Item-level audit tracking

15

Test accessibility compliance

Verify checklist items accessible via keyboard navigation

Keyboard accessibility support

Accessibility validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Each checklist item has specific validation requirements and clear purpose
  • Secondary_Verifications: Item-specific help available, visual states clear, accessibility supported
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot bypass individual item requirements, no ambiguous validation messages

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual individual item validation behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Blocked_Tests: AC19_TC_027
  • Parallel_Tests: AC18_TC_025
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_019

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for ensuring thorough approval process and compliance adherence
  • Edge_Cases: Very rapid checkbox clicking, browser refresh during completion, concurrent approval attempts
  • Risk_Areas: Validation specificity, compliance requirements, audit trail completeness
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure checklist completion cannot be manipulated or bypassed

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Conditional checklist items based on billing cycle characteristics
  • Type: Dynamic Validation
  • Rationale: Different cycle types may require different verification items
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Checklist item completion delegation for large organizations
  • Type: Workflow
  • Rationale: Different approval items may be completed by different team members
  • Priority: P4






Test Case 019: Failed Bills Filtering and Review Capabilities

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_019
  • Title: Verify comprehensive filtering and review capabilities for failed bills by error type with advanced search options
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Analysis
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Generation, Filtering, Error-Analysis, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Engineering, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Filter-Service, Data-Analysis, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Filter Service, Search Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Filtering-Service, Search-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Filter Service, Search Engine, CxServices, Failed bills data with multiple error types
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds filter application, < 3 seconds search results
  • Data_Requirements: Failed bills with various error types (ERR-4001, ERR-4002, ERR-4003) for filtering testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Failed bills available with multiple error types, filtering system enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with failed bill analysis permissions
  • Test_Data: Failed bills: 5 ERR-4001 (missing tariff), 3 ERR-4002 (invalid reading), 2 ERR-4003 (missing plan)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC13_TC_017 must pass (failed bills with error codes available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Access failed bills list with multiple error types

Failed bills table displays all failures with mixed error types

Total: 10 failed bills with various error codes

AC-14: Failed bills list access

2

Locate filter controls

Filter dropdown or controls visible above failed bills table

Filter dropdown labeled "Filter by Error Type"

AC-14: Filter control availability

3

Check filter options availability

Filter dropdown shows error type options

Options: "All", "Missing Tariff (ERR-4001)", "Invalid Reading (ERR-4002)", "Missing Plan (ERR-4003)"

AC-14: Filter option completeness

4

Verify filter option counts

Each filter option shows count of bills with that error type

"Missing Tariff (5)", "Invalid Reading (3)", "Missing Plan (2)"

AC-14: Filter count accuracy

5

Apply "Missing Tariff" filter

Table filters to show only ERR-4001 errors

Table shows 5 bills, all with ERR-4001 error code

AC-14: Tariff error filtering

6

Verify filtered results accuracy

All displayed bills have missing tariff error code

Error codes: All show "ERR-4001"

AC-14: Filter result accuracy

7

Apply "Invalid Reading" filter

Table filters to show only ERR-4002 errors

Table shows 3 bills, all with ERR-4002 error code

AC-14: Reading error filtering

8

Check filtered bill details

Filtered bills show appropriate error messages

Error messages all relate to invalid reading data

AC-14: Filter content consistency

9

Apply "Missing Plan" filter

Table filters to show only ERR-4003 errors

Table shows 2 bills, all with ERR-4003 error code

AC-14: Plan error filtering

10

Test "All" filter reset

Select "All" to show all failed bills

Table displays all 10 failed bills

AC-14: Filter reset functionality

11

Test search within filtered results

Apply filter, then search for specific consumer name

Search works within filtered dataset

Search: "John Smith" within ERR-4001 filter

12

Verify search highlighting

Search results highlight matching terms

Searched consumer name highlighted in results

AC-14: Search result highlighting

13

Test advanced search by account number

Search for specific account number across all errors

Returns bills matching account number regardless of error type

Account: "1029384"

14

Check export filtered results functionality

Export only filtered bills (e.g., only missing tariff errors)

Export contains only bills matching current filter

Export: ERR-4001 bills only

15

Test filter persistence

Apply filter, navigate away, return to page

Filter settings maintained across navigation

Filter state preserved

16

Verify bulk actions on filtered results

Select all filtered bills, perform bulk action

Bulk actions apply only to filtered results

Bulk retry on filtered bills

17

Test filter performance with large datasets

Apply filters on large failed bill list (100+ items)

Filtering remains responsive and accurate

Performance test with large dataset

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Failed bills can be effectively filtered by error type with accurate results
  • Secondary_Verifications: Filter counts accurate, search works within filtered results, export includes only filtered data
  • Negative_Verification: Filters don't show incorrect error types, search doesn't break filtering, no performance degradation

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual filtering and search behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC13_TC_017
  • Blocked_Tests: AC15_TC_020
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC15_TC_020

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for efficient error analysis and resolution prioritization
  • Edge_Cases: No failed bills, single error type only, very large failed bill lists
  • Risk_Areas: Filter performance, search accuracy, state management
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure filtered data access respects user permissions

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Advanced filtering with multiple criteria combinations
  • Type: Advanced Filtering
  • Rationale: Users may need complex filter combinations for detailed analysis
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Filter saved presets for common error analysis patterns
  • Type: User Experience
  • Rationale: Frequent error analysis workflows benefit from saved filter configurations
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 020: Failed Bill Retry Functionality and Resolution Workflow

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_020
  • Title: Verify comprehensive retry functionality for failed bills after resolving underlying issues with validation and error handling
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Workflow
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Generation, Retry-Logic, Error-Resolution, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Performance-Metrics, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Retry-Service, Resolution-Workflow, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Retry Service, Billing Engine, CxServices, Validation Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Retry-Management, Bill-Generation
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance, Performance-Metrics]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Retry Service, Billing Engine, Validation Engine, CxServices, Plan/Tariff management
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds retry processing, < 5 seconds validation
  • Data_Requirements: Failed bills with resolvable issues, plan and tariff data for resolution

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Failed bills available, retry functionality enabled, resolution tools accessible
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill retry and data correction permissions
  • Test_Data: Failed bill with ERR-4001 (missing tariff), Plan/tariff data for resolution
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC14_TC_019 must pass (failed bills filtering available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Identify failed bill with ERR-4001 error

Failed bill with missing tariff error displayed

Consumer: "Test Consumer", Error: ERR-4001 "Missing tariff configuration"

AC-15: Error identification

2

Navigate to plan/tariff management section

Access plan management from failed bills interface

Direct link or navigation to plan management

AC-15: Resolution access

3

Locate consumer's plan in plan management

Find plan associated with failed consumer

Plan: "Residential Water Standard"

AC-15: Plan identification

4

Assign missing tariff to consumer's plan

Complete tariff assignment for consumer's plan

Assign: "Standard Water Tariff 2025"

AC-15: Issue resolution

5

Return to failed bills section

Navigate back to bill generation failures

Failed bills list redisplayed

AC-15: Return to retry interface

6

Verify retry action availability

Retry button/icon visible for resolved consumer

Retry icon active for resolved bill

AC-15: Retry action availability

7

Click individual retry for resolved bill

Individual retry initiates for specific failed bill

Click retry icon for resolved consumer

AC-15: Individual retry initiation

8

Monitor retry processing

Retry process displays progress and outcome

Progress indicator during retry

AC-15: Retry progress monitoring

9

Verify successful bill generation

Previously failed bill generates successfully

Bill status changes from "Failed" to "Generated"

AC-15: Retry success validation

10

Check failed bills list update

Resolved consumer removed from failed bills list

Consumer no longer appears in failed bills

AC-15: List maintenance

11

Verify generation summary update

Success count increases, failed count decreases in summary

Statistics: Success +1, Failed -1

AC-15: Summary statistics update

12

Test retry without issue resolution

Attempt retry on unresolved failed bill

Same error returned, retry fails

AC-15: Unresolved retry validation

13

Check error persistence for unresolved issues

Unresolved bill returns same error code and message

Error: ERR-4001 "Missing tariff configuration"

AC-15: Error persistence

14

Resolve multiple issues and test bulk retry

Fix multiple failed bills, select for bulk retry

Multiple issues resolved

AC-15: Bulk retry preparation

15

Execute bulk retry operation

Select multiple resolved bills, click "Retry Selected"

Multiple bills retry simultaneously

AC-15: Bulk retry execution

16

Verify bulk retry results

All resolved bills succeed, unresolved bills fail with same errors

Mixed results based on resolution status

AC-15: Bulk retry validation

17

Test retry error handling

Simulate retry failure (service unavailable, data corruption)

Appropriate error message, no partial state

AC-15: Retry error handling

18

Verify retry audit trail

Check that retry actions are logged for audit purposes

Retry attempts logged with user and timestamp

AC-15: Audit trail maintenance

19

Test retry performance with large batch

Retry large number of failed bills simultaneously

Retry process completes within acceptable time

AC-15: Performance validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Retry functionality successfully processes previously failed bills after issue resolution
  • Secondary_Verifications: Unresolved bills appropriately fail retry with same errors, statistics update correctly
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot successfully retry unresolved bills, no data corruption during retry failures

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual retry functionality and resolution workflow]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC14_TC_019
  • Blocked_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC16_TC_022

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for billing completion and revenue recovery from failed bills
  • Edge_Cases: Concurrent retries, data changes during retry, service failures during retry
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity during retry, retry logic accuracy, performance with large retry batches
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure retry operations maintain audit trail and user accountability

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Automated retry scheduling for resolved issues
  • Type: Automation
  • Rationale: System could automatically retry bills when underlying issues are resolved
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Retry impact analysis and revenue recovery tracking
  • Type: Analytics
  • Rationale: Business needs visibility into retry success rates and recovered revenue
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 021: Consumer Data Export and Import Validation

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_021
  • Title: Verify consumer data export and import functionality maintains data integrity and supports business workflows
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Data-Management
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Consumer-Data, Data-Management, Import-Export, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Data-Service, Data-Operations, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 90%
  • Integration_Points: Data Service, Export Service, Import Service, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Data-Management, Import-Export-Service
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Data Service, Export Service, Import Service, CxServices, File handling capabilities
  • Performance_Baseline: < 10 seconds export for 1000 records, < 15 seconds import validation
  • Data_Requirements: Consumer data for export testing, sample import files

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Import/export functionality enabled, file handling configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with data management permissions
  • Test_Data: Consumer dataset with 2590 consumers, sample CSV import file
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC4_TC_005 must pass (consumer data available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 2: Consumer Data, Consumer List

Consumer list displays with export option

2590 consumers visible

Consumer data export access

2

Locate export functionality

"Export Consumer Data" button visible

Export button present

Export option availability

3

Click export consumer data

Export process initiates with format options

Format options: CSV, Excel

Export format selection

4

Select CSV format and export

CSV file downloads with consumer data

File: "Consumer_Data_[Date].csv"

CSV export execution

5

Verify CSV export content

File contains all consumer fields with proper formatting

Account, Name, Category, Service, Status, Plan columns

Export content validation

6

Check export data completeness

All 2590 consumers included in export

Row count: 2590 + header

Export completeness verification

7

Test filtered export

Apply category filter, export filtered data

Filter: "Commercial" only

Filtered export functionality

8

Verify filtered export accuracy

Export contains only filtered consumers

Only commercial consumers in file

Filter export validation

9

Test Excel format export

Export same data in Excel format

File: "Consumer_Data_[Date].xlsx"

Excel export functionality

10

Verify Excel formatting

Excel file opens correctly with proper formatting

Excel workbook with formatted data

Excel format validation

11

Test import functionality access

Locate "Import Consumer Data" option

Import button/option available

Import functionality access

12

Prepare sample import file

Create CSV with sample consumer modifications

Modified consumer data in CSV format

Import data preparation

13

Execute import operation

Upload CSV file through import interface

Import process initiated

Import execution

14

Verify import validation

System validates imported data format and content

Validation messages for data quality

Import validation process

15

Check import conflict resolution

Handle conflicts with existing consumer data

Conflict resolution options provided

Import conflict handling

16

Verify import audit trail

Import operation logged with details

Audit log: imported records, changes, user

Import audit tracking

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Consumer data export and import functionality maintains data integrity and supports proper business workflows
  • Secondary_Verifications: Multiple formats supported, filtering works for export, import validation comprehensive
  • Negative_Verification: No data corruption during export/import, no unauthorized data access, no validation bypass

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual export/import functionality and data integrity]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC4_TC_005
  • Blocked_Tests: None
  • Parallel_Tests: MISSING_TC_034
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_022

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for data management and external system integration
  • Edge_Cases: Very large datasets, special characters in data, concurrent import/export operations
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity during transfer, file format compatibility, performance with large datasets
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure export/import respects user permissions and data privacy

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Automated data synchronization with external systems
  • Type: Integration
  • Rationale: Regular data sync may be needed with CRM or billing systems
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Data transformation during import/export
  • Type: Data Processing
  • Rationale: Data may need format conversion for different systems
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 022: Comprehensive Billing Summary Analytics and Metrics

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_022
  • Title: Verify comprehensive billing summary displays all key metrics with accurate cycle comparisons and financial analysis
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Analytics
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Billing-Summary, Analytics, Financial-Metrics, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Report-Revenue-Impact-Tracking, Report-Executive-Visibility, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Analytics-Engine, Financial-Analysis, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 18 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: Analytics Engine, Financial Service, CxServices, Billing Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Billing-Analytics, Financial-Reporting
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Customer-Segment-Analysis, Revenue-Impact-Tracking, Executive-Visibility]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Analytics Engine, Financial Service, CxServices, Previous billing cycle data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds summary loading, < 5 seconds calculations
  • Data_Requirements: Completed billing cycle with 12,497 generated bills, 3 failed bills, financial data

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill generation completed, financial data calculated, previous cycle data available
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with billing summary access
  • Test_Data: Bills Generated: 12,497 (+1.6%), Bills Failed: 3 (0.02%), Financial totals as per sample data
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC11_TC_014 must pass (bill generation completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 5: Billing Summary from completed generation

Billing Summary page loads with comprehensive metrics

N/A

AC-16: Summary step access

2

Verify page header and service filter

Shows "Billing Summary - Summary of the bills generated for the billing cycle" with "All Services" dropdown

Service filter: "All Services"

AC-16: Page header and filtering

3

Check "Bills Generated" section

Shows successful bills count with percentage and comparison

Current: 12,497 (+1.6%), This cycle: 99.98% of total, Previous: 12,300 (99.60%)

AC-16: Bills generated metrics

4

Verify bills generated calculation accuracy

Percentage = (current generated / total attempted) * 100

Mathematical verification

AC-16: Generation percentage accuracy

5

Check "Bills Not Generated" section

Shows failed bills count with percentage and comparison

Current: 3 (0.02%), Previous: 50 (-0.40%), Reason: "Often due to missing readings/tariffs"

AC-16: Failed bills analysis

6

Verify "Bill Types" section

Shows actual vs estimated bills breakdown

Actual Bills: 92.0% (11,500), Estimated Bills: 8.0% (997), Last cycle comparison

AC-16: Bill type distribution

7

Check actual vs estimated calculations

Verify percentages sum to 100% and counts match totals

Actual + Estimated = Total Bills

AC-16: Bill type accuracy

8

Verify "Consumption Distribution" section

Shows consumption pattern analysis with cycle comparison

Total: 5,782,455 kWh (+2.3% from last cycle), Last: 5,654,321 kWh

AC-16: Consumption analytics

9

Check consumption categories

Verify high, low, zero consumption counts with trends

High: 567 (+7.0% vs last), Low: 324 (+11.7% vs last), Zero: 78 (-17.9% vs last)

AC-16: Consumption categorization

10

Verify "Financial Summary" section

Shows comprehensive financial metrics with comparisons

Total Consumption: 5,782,455 kWh (+2.3%), Total Billed: $8,750,000 (+2.9%)

AC-16: Financial totals

11

Check service charges analysis

Shows service charges with trend analysis

Service Charges: $1,250,000 (+4.2%), Last: $1,200,000

AC-16: Service charge tracking

12

Verify outstanding amount tracking

Shows outstanding balance with trend

Outstanding: $3,750,000 (+7.1%), Last: $3,500,000

AC-16: Outstanding balance analysis

13

Check late payments section

Shows late payment analysis

Late Payments: 218 bills, Late Amount: $184,250, Previous: 350 bills, $222,550

AC-16: Late payment tracking

14

Verify all percentage change calculations

All percentage changes use formula: (current - previous) / previous * 100

Formula verification across all metrics

AC-16: Change calculation accuracy

15

Test service filter functionality

Change filter to specific service, verify metrics update

Filter: "Water" service only

AC-16: Service filtering

16

Check filtered metrics accuracy

Verify all metrics recalculate for selected service only

Water-specific totals and percentages

AC-16: Filter calculation accuracy

17

Return to "All Services" view

Verify summary returns to comprehensive view

Complete summary restored

AC-16: Filter reset functionality

18

Test export functionality

Click "Export Summary" button, verify download

Summary report downloaded

AC-16: Export capability

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Billing summary displays comprehensive metrics with accurate cycle comparisons and financial analysis
  • Secondary_Verifications: All percentage calculations accurate, service filtering works correctly, export functionality operational
  • Negative_Verification: No calculation errors, no missing metrics, no data inconsistencies between sections

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual summary metrics and calculation accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC11_TC_014
  • Blocked_Tests: AC18_TC_025, AC19_TC_027
  • Parallel_Tests: AC17_TC_024 (similar analytics pattern)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC18_TC_025

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for business decision-making and billing cycle performance evaluation
  • Edge_Cases: Zero generated bills, 100% failure rate, missing previous cycle data
  • Risk_Areas: Calculation accuracy, performance with large datasets, data synchronization
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure financial data access respects user permissions and audit requirements

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Historical billing summary comparison across multiple cycles
  • Type: Historical Analysis
  • Rationale: Business users need trend analysis across multiple billing periods
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Billing summary drill-down capability for detailed analysis
  • Type: Detail Navigation
  • Rationale: Users need to investigate specific metrics in detail
  • Priority: P3





Test Case 023: Service Filter Cross-Module Consistency

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_023
  • Title: Verify service filtering functionality works consistently across all billing workflow modules with proper state management
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Integration
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Service-Filtering, Cross-Module, State-Management, Integration, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Integration-Testing, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Filter-Service, Filter-Consistency, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 90%
  • Integration_Points: Filter Service, State Management, CxServices, Cross-Module Communication
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Filter-Management, State-Service, Cross-Module-Integration
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance, Integration-Testing]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Filter Service, State Management, CxServices, Multi-service billing data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds filter application, < 1 second cross-module synchronization
  • Data_Requirements: Multi-service billing cycle with Water, Electricity, and Gas services

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Multi-service billing cycle configured, filter functionality enabled across all modules
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with full workflow access
  • Test_Data: Billing cycle with mixed services: Water (1500 consumers), Electricity (800 consumers), Gas (290 consumers)
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC4_TC_005 must pass (consumer data available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 2: Consumer Data with multi-service cycle

Consumer breakdown shows all services with counts

Services: Water (1500), Electricity (800), Gas (290)

Multi-service data verification

2

Verify default "All Services" filter state

All services displayed, no filtering applied initially

Filter state: "All Services" selected

Default filter state validation

3

Apply Water service filter in Step 2

Consumer data filters to show only Water consumers

Filter: "Water" selected, showing 1500 consumers

Service filtering in consumer module

4

Navigate to Step 3: Meter Readings

Filter state maintained, shows only Water meters and statistics

Water meters: consistent with consumer count

Cross-module filter persistence

5

Verify meter statistics reflect filter

Total meters, readings collected, etc. show Water-only data

Statistics filtered for Water service only

Filtered statistics accuracy

6

Navigate to Step 5: Billing Summary

Filter maintained, summary shows Water service data only

Water service financial summary

Filter persistence in summary

7

Check billing summary filter consistency

All metrics (bills generated, consumption, revenue) reflect Water filter

Water-specific billing metrics displayed

Summary filter consistency

8

Change filter to Electricity in Step 5

Filter updates to Electricity, all data recalculates

Filter: "Electricity" service selected

Filter change functionality

9

Verify summary data recalculation

All summary metrics update to Electricity service data

Electricity: 800 consumers, related metrics

Dynamic filter recalculation

10

Navigate back to Step 2: Consumer Data

Electricity filter maintained across backward navigation

Electricity consumers (800) displayed

Backward navigation filter persistence

11

Navigate to Step 4: Bill Generation

Filter state consistent, generation scoped to Electricity

Electricity service bill generation scope

Filter scope in generation

12

Reset filter to "All Services" in Step 4

Filter resets, all service data restored across workflow

All services: Water + Electricity + Gas data

Filter reset functionality

13

Navigate through all steps with "All Services"

All modules show complete multi-service data

Complete dataset across all workflow steps

Complete data restoration validation

14

Test filter persistence across browser sessions

Logout/login, verify filter state maintained or properly reset

Filter behavior across sessions

Cross-session filter management

15

Test rapid filter changes

Quickly switch between multiple service filters

All filter changes process correctly

Rapid filter change handling

16

Verify filter performance with large datasets

Filter operations remain responsive with substantial data volumes

Performance with 10,000+ records per service

Filter scalability validation

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Service filtering works consistently across all billing workflow modules with proper state synchronization
  • Secondary_Verifications: Filter state persists across navigation, data recalculates correctly, performance remains acceptable
  • Negative_Verification: No filter state inconsistencies, no data corruption during filtering, no performance degradation

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual cross-module filter consistency and state management]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC4_TC_005
  • Blocked_Tests: None
  • Parallel_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_024

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for user experience consistency and data integrity across the billing workflow
  • Edge_Cases: Very large service datasets, services with no data, concurrent filter operations
  • Risk_Areas: State synchronization, performance with complex filters, cross-module communication
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure filter operations respect user permissions and data access rights

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Advanced multi-criteria filtering (service + category + status combinations)
  • Type: Advanced Filtering
  • Rationale: Complex billing scenarios may require multi-dimensional filtering
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Filter bookmark/save functionality for frequent filter combinations
  • Type: User Experience
  • Rationale: Users may want to save commonly used filter configurations
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 024: Consumption Distribution Analysis and Insights

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_024
  • Title: Verify comprehensive consumption distribution analysis with meaningful cycle comparisons and trend insights
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Analytics
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Consumption-Analysis, Analytics, Trend-Analysis, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Product, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Customer-Segment-Analysis, Report-Revenue-Impact-Tracking, Report-Executive-Visibility, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Analytics-Engine, Consumption-Insights, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: No
  • SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 14 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 95%
  • Integration_Points: Analytics Engine, Consumption Service, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Consumption-Analytics, Trend-Analysis
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Product
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Customer-Segment-Analysis, Revenue-Impact-Tracking, Executive-Visibility]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Analytics Engine, Consumption Service, CxServices, Historical consumption data
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds analysis loading, < 5 seconds calculation processing
  • Data_Requirements: Current and previous cycle consumption data for comparative analysis

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Consumption data available for current and previous cycles, analytics engine configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with consumption analysis access
  • Test_Data: Current consumption: 5,782,455 kWh, Previous: 5,654,321 kWh, Distribution: High 567, Low 324, Zero 78
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC16_TC_022 must pass (billing summary available)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 5: Billing Summary, Consumption Distribution section

Consumption Distribution section loads with analysis data

N/A

AC-17: Consumption analysis access

2

Verify "Total Consumption" display with comparison

Shows current consumption with previous cycle comparison

Current: 5,782,455 kWh, Previous: 5,654,321 kWh, Change: +2.3%

AC-17: Total consumption tracking

3

Check consumption change calculation accuracy

Percentage change: (current - previous) / previous * 100

Calculation: (5,782,455 - 5,654,321) / 5,654,321 * 100 = 2.3%

AC-17: Change calculation accuracy

4

Verify "High Consumption" category analysis

Shows count with trend analysis and percentage change

Current: 567, Previous: 530, Change: +7.0% vs last cycle

AC-17: High consumption tracking

5

Check high consumption threshold definition

Verify high consumption criteria (e.g., >150% of average)

Threshold: Consumption >150% of customer historical average

AC-17: Threshold transparency

6

Verify "Low Consumption" category analysis

Shows count with trend analysis and percentage change

Current: 324, Previous: 290, Change: +11.7% vs last cycle

AC-17: Low consumption tracking

7

Check low consumption threshold definition

Verify low consumption criteria (e.g., <25% of average)

Threshold: Consumption <25% of customer historical average

AC-17: Low threshold transparency

8

Verify "Zero Consumption" category analysis

Shows count with trend analysis and percentage change

Current: 78, Previous: 95, Change: -17.9% vs last cycle

AC-17: Zero consumption tracking

9

Check zero consumption explanation

Verify zero consumption indicates no usage recorded

Explanation: Meters with no recorded consumption for billing period

AC-17: Zero consumption clarity

10

Verify visual trend indicators

Positive trends show green arrows, negative trends show red arrows

Visual indicators match percentage changes

AC-17: Visual trend representation

11

Check consumption distribution percentages

Calculate what percentage each category represents of total consumers

High: 567/2500 = 22.7%, Low: 324/2500 = 13.0%, Zero: 78/2500 = 3.1%

AC-17: Distribution percentage accuracy

12

Verify seasonal consumption analysis

Check if seasonal patterns are identified in trends

Summer vs winter consumption pattern recognition

AC-17: Seasonal trend analysis

13

Test consumption anomaly identification

Verify unusual consumption patterns are highlighted

Significant spikes or drops in consumption categories

AC-17: Anomaly detection

14

Check consumption distribution visualization

Verify charts or graphs display consumption patterns clearly

Bar charts, pie charts, or distribution graphs

AC-17: Visual consumption analysis

15

Verify consumption impact on revenue

Check correlation between consumption patterns and billing amounts

High consumption = higher revenue, zero consumption = lost revenue

AC-17: Revenue impact analysis

16

Test consumption drill-down capability

Click on consumption categories for detailed consumer lists

Lists of consumers in each consumption category

AC-17: Detailed consumption investigation

17

Check consumption export functionality

Export consumption distribution analysis for external reporting

Export includes all consumption metrics and trends

AC-17: Consumption data export

18

Verify consumption alerting

Check if unusual consumption trends trigger alerts or notifications

Alerts for significant consumption pattern changes

AC-17: Consumption monitoring

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Consumption distribution provides meaningful insights with accurate cycle comparisons (high, low, zero consumption categories)
  • Secondary_Verifications: All trend calculations accurate, visual indicators appropriate, threshold definitions clear
  • Negative_Verification: No miscategorized consumption patterns, no calculation errors in trend analysis

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual consumption distribution analysis and accuracy]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Blocked_Tests: AC18_TC_025
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC18_TC_025

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for understanding customer usage patterns and identifying potential revenue issues
  • Edge_Cases: All consumers in one category, no historical data for comparison, extreme seasonal variations
  • Risk_Areas: Threshold accuracy, calculation precision, trend analysis validity
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure consumption data access respects privacy regulations

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Consumption forecasting based on historical trends
  • Type: Predictive Analytics
  • Rationale: Business benefits from predicting future consumption patterns
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Consumption benchmarking against regional or industry standards
  • Type: Comparative Analytics
  • Rationale: Understanding consumption patterns relative to external benchmarks
  • Priority: P4




Test Case  025: Bill Verification Checklist Implementation and Enforcement

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_025
  • Title: Verify structured verification checklist is properly implemented with all required items and enforcement mechanisms
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Compliance
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Approval, Verification, Compliance, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Executive-Visibility, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Approval-Service, Compliance-Workflow, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Approval Service, CxServices, Audit Trail Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Approval-Workflow, Compliance-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, User-Acceptance, Module-Coverage, Executive-Visibility]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Approval Service, CxServices, Audit Trail Service
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds checklist loading, < 2 seconds validation response
  • Data_Requirements: Completed billing summary, all prerequisites met for approval

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Billing summary completed, approval workflow enabled
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill approval permissions
  • Test_Data: Completed billing cycle ready for approval, comprehensive billing summary available
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC16_TC_022 must pass (billing summary completed)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 6: Approve from billing summary

Bill Approval page loads with verification checklist

N/A

AC-18: Approval step access

2

Verify page header structure

Shows "Bill Approval - Verify and approve bills for distribution"

N/A

AC-18: Page identification

3

Check "Bill Verification Checklist" section

Shows checklist header: "Please verify the following items before approval"

N/A

AC-18: Checklist section

4

Verify Data Verification Consent checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I confirm that I have reviewed all the data and verify that the provided and modified information is accurate and complete."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: document

AC-18: First verification item

5

Verify Bill Calculation Consent checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I have verified the bill calculation methodology used and confirm that all calculations are correct and in accordance with the applicable tariffs."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: calculator

AC-18: Second verification item

6

Verify Communication Consent checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I authorize the distribution of bills to consumers through all configured channels (email, SMS, and in-app notifications)."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: email

AC-18: Third verification item

7

Verify Auto-Pay Authorization checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I authorize the automatic deduction of bill amounts from consumers who have opted for the auto-pay functionality."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: user

AC-18: Fourth verification item

8

Verify Consumer Data Reviewed checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I confirm that all consumer data is correct and any anomalies (high/low/zero consumption) have been reviewed and approved."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: checkmark

AC-18: Fifth verification item

9

Verify Approve Bill Distribution checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I approve the distribution of bills to consumers through configured channels (email, print, SMS, etc.)."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: email

AC-18: Sixth verification item

10

Verify Complete Billing Process checkbox

Shows unchecked box with text: "I authorize the completion of the billing cycle and understand that once approved, the bills will be finalized and cannot be modified."

Checkbox: unchecked, Icon: user

AC-18: Seventh verification item

11

Count total verification items

Verify exactly 7 verification checkboxes are present

Count: 7 items

AC-18: Complete checklist verification

12

Test approval button initial state

"Approve & Finalize Bills" button is disabled or shows warning

Button: disabled/grayed out

AC-18: Initial button state

13

Attempt approval with empty checklist

Try to approve without checking any items

Warning: "Please complete all verification items before approving the bills."

AC-18: Enforcement validation

14

Check partial completion behavior

Check 4 out of 7 items, attempt approval

Still prevented from approval

AC-18: Partial completion prevention

15

Complete all verification items

Check all 7 verification checkboxes

All boxes: checked

AC-18: Complete verification

16

Verify button activation

"Approve & Finalize Bills" button becomes enabled

Button: active/clickable

AC-18: Button state change

17

Test checklist persistence

Refresh page, verify checkbox states maintained

Checkbox states: preserved

AC-18: State persistence

18

Verify approval requirements warning disappears

Warning message no longer visible with complete checklist

No warning displayed

AC-18: Warning state management

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Structured verification checklist properly implemented with all 7 required items and proper enforcement
  • Secondary_Verifications: Clear descriptions for each item, proper visual icons, state persistence across page operations
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot bypass checklist requirements, cannot approve with incomplete verification

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual checklist implementation and enforcement behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC16_TC_022
  • Blocked_Tests: AC19_TC_027, AC20_TC_028
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC19_TC_027

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for compliance and audit requirements, prevents unauthorized or incomplete approvals
  • Edge_Cases: Browser back button usage, session timeout during approval, concurrent approval attempts
  • Risk_Areas: State management, validation enforcement, compliance audit trail
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure checklist completion is properly logged for audit purposes

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Checklist item-specific help text or documentation links
  • Type: User Assistance
  • Rationale: Users may need guidance on specific verification requirements
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Conditional checklist items based on billing cycle characteristics
  • Type: Business Logic
  • Rationale: Different cycle types may require different verification items
  • Priority: P4





Test Case 026: Bill Template Preview and Selection

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_026
  • Title: Verify bill template preview functionality and selection workflow with template validation and compatibility checking
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/UI
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P2-High
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Template, Preview-Functionality, Template-Management, UI-Validation, MOD-BillGeneration, P2-High, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Module-Coverage, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-High, Revenue-Impact-Medium, Integration-Template-Service, Template-Operations, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: Medium
  • Business_Priority: Should-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: No

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Low
  • Failure_Impact: Medium

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 90%
  • Integration_Points: Template Service, Preview Engine, CxServices, Validation Service
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Template-Management, Preview-Engine, UI-Components
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, User-Acceptance, Module-Coverage]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: No
  • Customer_Impact_Level: Medium

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Template Service, Preview Engine, CxServices, Template storage
  • Performance_Baseline: < 3 seconds template loading, < 2 seconds preview generation
  • Data_Requirements: Multiple bill templates for different services and categories

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Bill templates configured, preview functionality enabled, template validation active
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with template selection permissions
  • Test_Data: Templates: "Standard Water Template", "Premium Electric Template", "Commercial Gas Template"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC3_TC_003 must pass (billing cycle configuration working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 1: Bill Template selection section

Template dropdown and preview section visible

N/A

Template functionality access

2

Verify initial template selection state

"Select Bill Template" dropdown shows placeholder text

Placeholder: "Select Bill Template"

Initial template state validation

3

Click bill template dropdown

Available templates listed with descriptive names

Templates: Water, Electric, Gas templates available

Template list population

4

Verify template filtering by service type

Only compatible templates shown for selected utility service

Water service → Water templates only

Service-based template filtering

5

Select "Standard Water Template"

Template selection confirmed with visual feedback

Selected template highlighted in dropdown

Template selection confirmation

6

Verify template preview initiation

Preview section loads with template layout display

Preview area shows template design

Preview functionality activation

7

Check preview content accuracy

Preview displays actual template design with sample data

Template: Header, fields, footer, branding visible

Preview content verification

8

Verify preview responsiveness

Preview adapts to different container sizes

Responsive preview scaling

Preview scalability validation

9

Test template switching functionality

Change to "Premium Electric Template"

New template: Different design and fields

Template switching capability

10

Verify preview updates dynamically

Preview refreshes to show new template design

Updated preview reflects template change

Dynamic preview updates

11

Check template compatibility validation

System prevents incompatible template selection

Water cycle cannot select Electric template

Compatibility enforcement

12

Test template requirement enforcement

Cannot proceed without template selection (BR-46)

Next button disabled without template

Template requirement validation

13

Verify template metadata display

Template details shown (name, version, compatibility)

Template info: name, version, supported services

Template information accuracy

14

Test template preview zoom functionality

Can zoom in/out of template preview

Zoom controls functional

Preview zoom capability

15

Check template preview print simulation

Preview shows how template will appear when printed

Print preview mode available

Print simulation accuracy

16

Verify template validation messages

Clear feedback for template compatibility issues

Error: "Template not compatible with selected service"

Template validation messaging

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Bill template preview functionality works correctly with accurate template display and proper selection workflow
  • Secondary_Verifications: Template compatibility enforced, preview updates dynamically, template requirement validated
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot select incompatible templates, cannot proceed without template selection, no preview rendering errors

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual template preview and selection behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Weekly
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC3_TC_003
  • Blocked_Tests: AC11_TC_014
  • Parallel_Tests: BR_TC_037
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_029

Additional Information

  • Notes: Important for ensuring proper bill formatting and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Edge_Cases: Very large templates, templates with missing assets, custom template uploads
  • Risk_Areas: Template rendering accuracy, compatibility validation, preview performance
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure template content doesn't expose sensitive system information

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Custom template upload and validation workflow
  • Type: Template Management
  • Rationale: Users may need to upload organization-specific templates
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Template version management and rollback capability
  • Type: Version Control
  • Rationale: Template changes may require rollback to previous versions
  • Priority: P4





Test Case 027: Verification Item Confirmation Enforcement

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_027
  • Title: Verify all verification items must be confirmed before final approval with comprehensive validation enforcement
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Approval, Validation, Enforcement, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-User-Acceptance, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Security-Validation, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Validation-Service, Approval-Enforcement, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 10 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Validation Service, Approval Engine, CxServices
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Approval-Validation, Compliance-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, User-Acceptance, Module-Coverage, Security-Validation]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Validation Service, Approval Engine, CxServices
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second validation check, < 2 seconds approval processing
  • Data_Requirements: Completed billing summary ready for approval

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Billing approval workflow enabled, validation enforcement configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with bill approval permissions
  • Test_Data: Completed billing cycle ready for final approval
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC18_TC_025 must pass (verification checklist implemented)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Navigate to Step 6: Approve with empty checklist

Bill approval page loads with unchecked verification items

All 7 verification items unchecked

AC-19: Initial approval state

2

Verify "Approve & Finalize Bills" button initial state

Button is disabled or shows warning message

Button: disabled/grayed out

AC-19: Initial button enforcement

3

Attempt approval with empty checklist

Try to click disabled button or submit form

No approval action occurs, button remains disabled

AC-19: Empty checklist prevention

4

Check partial completion with 1 item

Check only "Data Verification Consent" item

Button remains disabled

AC-19: Partial completion prevention

5

Attempt approval with 1 item checked

Try to approve with incomplete checklist

Warning message: "Please complete all verification items before approving the bills."

AC-19: Partial approval prevention

6

Check partial completion with 3 items

Check 3 out of 7 verification items

Button still disabled, warning persists

AC-19: Incremental completion validation

7

Check partial completion with 6 items

Check 6 out of 7 verification items

Button remains disabled, one item missing

AC-19: Near-complete validation

8

Verify specific missing item feedback

Check which item remains unchecked

System indicates which verification items are incomplete

AC-19: Specific validation feedback

9

Complete all 7 verification items

Check all verification checkboxes

All verification items confirmed

AC-19: Complete verification

10

Verify button activation

"Approve & Finalize Bills" button becomes enabled/clickable

Button: active, clickable appearance

AC-19: Button state change

11

Verify warning message disappearance

Warning message no longer visible

No validation warnings displayed

AC-19: Warning state management

12

Test approval enablement validation

Verify button can now be clicked

Button responds to click events

AC-19: Approval enablement

13

Test checkbox deselection impact

Uncheck one item after completing all

Button becomes disabled again immediately

AC-19: Dynamic validation enforcement

14

Re-complete verification and approve

Check all items again, proceed with approval

Approval process initiates successfully

AC-19: Successful approval flow

15

Verify approval completion

Approval completes with all verification items confirmed

Bills approved and finalized

AC-19: Approval completion validation

16

Test browser refresh state persistence

Refresh page during partial completion

Checkbox states and validation status preserved

AC-19: State persistence validation

17

Test validation enforcement across sessions

Logout/login during approval process

Verification requirements still enforced

AC-19: Cross-session enforcement

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: All 7 verification items must be confirmed before approval is allowed to proceed
  • Secondary_Verifications: Dynamic validation enforcement, clear feedback for incomplete verification, state persistence
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot bypass verification requirements through any method, no approval possible with incomplete checklist

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual verification enforcement and validation behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC18_TC_025
  • Blocked_Tests: AC20_TC_028
  • Parallel_Tests: None (sequential dependency)
  • Sequential_Tests: AC20_TC_028

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for compliance and preventing incomplete or unauthorized approvals
  • Edge_Cases: JavaScript disabled, browser back button usage, concurrent approval attempts
  • Risk_Areas: Validation bypass attempts, state synchronization, compliance audit requirements
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure verification enforcement cannot be circumvented

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Verification timeout and re-authentication requirements
  • Type: Security
  • Rationale: Long approval processes may require re-authentication
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Verification delegation and approval hierarchy
  • Type: Workflow
  • Rationale: Some verifications may require different approval levels
  • Priority: P4




Test Case 028: Approver Information and Audit Trail Management

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_028
  • Title: Verify comprehensive recording of approver information and comments for complete audit trail compliance
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Audit
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Bill-Approval, Audit-Trail, Record-Keeping, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-QA, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Security-Validation, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-Executive-Visibility, Customer-All, Risk-Medium, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Audit-Service, Compliance-Management, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: Medium
  • Complexity_Level: Medium
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 12 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: High
  • Failure_Impact: High

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Audit Service, User Management, CxServices, Compliance Engine
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Audit-Trail, Compliance-Management
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: QA
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Security-Validation, Module-Coverage, Executive-Visibility]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Audit Service, User Management, CxServices, Database for audit storage
  • Performance_Baseline: < 2 seconds approval recording, < 3 seconds audit trail creation
  • Data_Requirements: Completed verification checklist, approver credentials

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Audit trail system enabled, user identification configured
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with approval authority and audit trail access
  • Test_Data: Completed billing cycle with verified checklist, approver: "Jane Doe, Senior Billing Administrator"
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC19_TC_027 must pass (verification enforcement working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Complete all verification checklist items

All 7 verification items checked, approval ready

All checkboxes confirmed

AC-20: Approval readiness

2

Locate "Approver Name" field

Field visible and required for approval completion

Field: "Enter your full name"

AC-20: Approver identification field

3

Enter comprehensive approver information

Field accepts full name and title information

Name: "Jane Doe, Senior Billing Administrator"

AC-20: Approver detail entry

4

Verify approver name validation

Field validates minimum name requirements

Minimum length, format validation

AC-20: Name validation rules

5

Locate "Approval Comments" section

Optional comments field available for detailed notes

Comments section visible

AC-20: Comments field availability

6

Enter detailed approval comments

Field accepts comprehensive approval documentation

Comments: "Bills reviewed and approved for March 2025 cycle. All anomalies investigated and resolved. Distribution authorized through email and SMS channels."

AC-20: Detailed comments entry

7

Verify comments character limit

Field handles extensive approval documentation

Multi-line text, reasonable character limit

AC-20: Comments capacity validation

8

Click "Approve & Finalize Bills"

Approval process initiates with all information

Approval submission begins

AC-20: Approval process initiation

9

Verify approval timestamp recording

System automatically records approval date and time

Timestamp: Current date/time accurate

AC-20: Automatic timestamp capture

10

Check approver information storage

Approver name stored in billing cycle record

Database: Approver field populated

AC-20: Approver data persistence

11

Verify comments storage and association

Approval comments stored with billing cycle

Database: Comments linked to cycle

AC-20: Comments data persistence

12

Test audit trail creation

Approval action creates comprehensive audit record

Audit log: Approval event recorded

AC-20: Audit trail generation

13

Verify audit record completeness

Audit includes: user, timestamp, cycle, verification status, comments

Complete audit data set

AC-20: Audit record comprehensiveness

14

Check approval history accessibility

Approval information accessible in system reports

Reports: Approval details available

AC-20: Audit trail accessibility

15

Test approval finality

Approved cycles show immutable final status

Status: "Approved and Finalized"

AC-20: Approval state finality

16

Verify approval modification prevention

Cannot modify approval information after finalization

Approval data locked/read-only

AC-20: Audit trail integrity

17

Check cross-reference audit capabilities

Approval can be traced across multiple system reports

Cross-system audit consistency

AC-20: Audit trail traceability

18

Test compliance report generation

Approval data appears in compliance and audit reports

Regulatory reporting includes approval details

AC-20: Compliance reporting integration

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Approver information and comments properly recorded and stored for comprehensive audit trail
  • Secondary_Verifications: Audit trail accessible across system reports, approval data immutable after finalization
  • Negative_Verification: Approval information cannot be modified post-finalization, audit trail maintains integrity

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual audit trail creation and data persistence]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Low
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC19_TC_027
  • Blocked_Tests: None (final acceptance criteria)
  • Parallel_Tests: SECURITY_TC_032 (audit trail security)
  • Sequential_Tests: None (completion test case)

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for regulatory compliance and audit requirements
  • Edge_Cases: Very long comments, special characters in names, system clock changes
  • Risk_Areas: Data integrity, audit trail completeness, compliance reporting accuracy
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure audit data cannot be tampered with, maintain data privacy

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Approval delegation and proxy approval recording
  • Type: Delegation Workflow
  • Rationale: Approval authority may be delegated during absence
  • Priority: P3
  • Scenario_2: Audit trail retention and archival policies
  • Type: Data Management
  • Rationale: Long-term audit data requires retention management
  • Priority: P4






Test Case 029: Workflow Step Validation Dependencies

Test Case Metadata

  • Test Case ID: BX01US03_TC_029
  • Title: Verify workflow step validation dependencies prevent progression without meeting prerequisites and enforce proper data flow
  • Created By: Hetal
  • Created Date: August 18, 2025
  • Version: 1.0

Classification

  • Module/Feature: Bill Generation V2
  • Test Type: Functional/Validation
  • Test Level: System
  • Priority: P1-Critical
  • Execution Phase: Regression
  • Automation Status: Automated

Enhanced Tags for 17 Reports Support

  • Tags: [Happy-Path, Negative, Workflow-Validation, Step-Dependencies, Data-Flow, MOD-BillGeneration, P1-Critical, Phase-Regression, Type-Functional, Platform-Web, Report-Engineering, Report-Quality-Dashboard, Report-Module-Coverage, Report-User-Acceptance, Customer-All, Risk-High, Business-Critical, Revenue-Impact-High, Integration-Validation-Engine, Workflow-Control, Happy-Path]

Business Context

  • Customer_Segment: All
  • Revenue_Impact: High
  • Business_Priority: Must-Have
  • Customer_Journey: Daily-Usage
  • Compliance_Required: Yes
  • SLA_Related: Yes

Quality Metrics

  • Risk_Level: High
  • Complexity_Level: High
  • Expected_Execution_Time: 16 minutes
  • Reproducibility_Score: High
  • Data_Sensitivity: Medium
  • Failure_Impact: Critical

Coverage Tracking

  • Feature_Coverage: 100%
  • Integration_Points: Validation Engine, Workflow Controller, CxServices, Dependency Manager
  • Code_Module_Mapped: CX-Web, Workflow-Validation, Dependency-Manager, Step-Controller
  • Requirement_Coverage: Complete
  • Cross_Platform_Support: Web

Stakeholder Reporting

  • Primary_Stakeholder: Engineering
  • Report_Categories: [Quality-Dashboard, Engineering, Module-Coverage, User-Acceptance]
  • Trend_Tracking: Yes
  • Executive_Visibility: Yes
  • Customer_Impact_Level: High

Requirements Traceability

Test Environment

  • Environment: Staging
  • Browser/Version: Chrome 115+
  • Device/OS: Windows 10/11
  • Screen_Resolution: Desktop-1920x1080
  • Dependencies: Validation Engine, Workflow Controller, CxServices, Step dependency configuration
  • Performance_Baseline: < 1 second validation check, < 2 seconds dependency resolution
  • Data_Requirements: Billing cycle in various completion states for dependency testing

Prerequisites

  • Setup_Requirements: Workflow validation enabled, step dependencies configured, validation rules active
  • User_Roles_Permissions: Billing Administrator with full workflow access
  • Test_Data: Incomplete billing cycle configuration, partial consumer data, unresolved reading issues
  • Prior_Test_Cases: AC1_TC_001, AC2_TC_002 must pass (navigation and visual indicators working)

Test Procedure

Step #

Action

Expected Result

Test Data

Comments

1

Access Bill Generation workflow from clean state

Step 1 accessible, subsequent steps disabled/locked

N/A

Initial workflow state validation

2

Attempt to access Step 3 directly without completing Step 1

Navigation blocked with clear validation message

Click Step 3 from navigation bar

Step prerequisite enforcement

3

Verify dependency validation message

Error: "Please complete Step 1: Bill Cycle Configuration before accessing Step 3"

Specific dependency requirement stated

Dependency messaging clarity

4

Attempt Step 2 access without Step 1 completion

Step 2 also blocked until Step 1 completed

Click Step 2 from navigation bar

Sequential dependency validation

5

Complete Step 1 partially (missing required fields)

Next button remains disabled, step not considered complete

Missing: Bill template selection

Partial completion validation

6

Verify partial completion feedback

Clear indication of missing requirements

Visual: Required field highlighting

Completion status clarity

7

Complete Step 1 fully with valid configuration

Step 2 becomes accessible, Step 1 marked complete

Valid configuration: All required fields filled

Step completion validation

8

Navigate to Step 2 with completed Step 1

Step 2 loads successfully with data from Step 1

Consumer data reflects Step 1 configuration

Data flow validation

9

Attempt to access Step 4 from Step 2

Navigation blocked, intermediate step required

Direct jump to Step 4 attempted

Multi-step dependency enforcement

10

Check Step 2 data dependency validation

Consumer data issues trigger warnings but allow progression

Data quality warnings displayed

Data-based dependency checking

11

Navigate to Step 3 with unresolved reading issues

Step accessible but with issue indicators

Reading validation issues present

Issue-based dependency indicators

12

Attempt Step 4 bill generation with critical unresolved issues

Generation blocked until critical issues resolved

Critical reading validation failures

Critical issue blocking validation

13

Verify critical issue blocking message

Clear explanation: "Critical reading validation issues must be resolved before bill generation"

Critical issue dependency messaging

Critical dependency communication

14

Resolve critical issues and retry Step 4 access

Step 4 becomes accessible after issue resolution

Reading issues resolved

Issue resolution validation

15

Attempt Step 6 approval without completing Step 5

Approval blocked until summary review completed

Skip Step 5, attempt Step 6

Summary review dependency

16

Check cross-step data validation

Changes in earlier steps invalidate later steps appropriately

Modify Step 1, check Step 4 impact

Cross-step validation logic

17

Test workflow completion validation

Cannot mark workflow complete with any incomplete steps

Attempt completion with missing steps

Completion validation enforcement

18

Verify dependency error message consistency

All dependency messages follow consistent format and clarity

Review all dependency error messages

Error message standardization

Verification Points

  • Primary_Verification: Workflow step validation dependencies properly prevent progression without meeting all prerequisites
  • Secondary_Verifications: Dependency messages clear and actionable, data flow between steps validated, critical issues block progression
  • Negative_Verification: Cannot bypass step dependencies, cannot proceed with invalid configurations, no incomplete workflow completion

Test Results (Template)

  • Status: [Pass/Fail/Blocked/Not-Tested]
  • Actual_Results: [Record actual workflow validation and dependency enforcement behavior]
  • Execution_Date: [When test was executed]
  • Executed_By: [Who performed the test]
  • Execution_Time: [Actual time taken]
  • Defects_Found: [Bug IDs if issues discovered]
  • Screenshots_Logs: [Evidence references]

Execution Analytics

  • Execution_Frequency: Daily
  • Maintenance_Effort: Medium
  • Automation_Candidate: Yes

Test Relationships

  • Blocking_Tests: AC1_TC_001, AC2_TC_002
  • Blocked_Tests: All subsequent workflow tests
  • Parallel_Tests: MISSING_TC_033
  • Sequential_Tests: TC_030

Additional Information

  • Notes: Critical for ensuring data integrity and proper workflow completion, prevents users from creating incomplete or invalid billing cycles
  • Edge_Cases: Rapid step navigation attempts, concurrent workflow modifications, step dependency cycles
  • Risk_Areas: Validation logic accuracy, dependency resolution performance, error message clarity
  • Security_Considerations: Ensure validation cannot be bypassed through manipulation of client-side controls

Missing Scenarios Identified

  • Scenario_1: Conditional step dependencies based on billing cycle characteristics
  • Type: Dynamic Dependencies
  • Rationale: Different cycle types may have different validation requirements
  • Priority: P2
  • Scenario_2: Workflow recovery from interrupted dependency validation
  • Type: Error Recovery
  • Rationale: Network interruptions during validation need proper recovery mechanisms
  • Priority: P3