Service Capability Exposure (SCP)

SCP stands for Service Capability Exposure Function (SCEF) Capability Set Parameter. It is a parameter used in the 5G core network to indicate the capabilities of the Service Capability Exposure Function (SCEF) to external applications. The SCEF is responsible for exposing the capabilities of network services to external applications, such as third-party applications or Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The SCEF provides a standardized interface for external applications to access and utilize network services, such as location-based services, charging services, or network slicing. The SCP parameter is used to inform external applications about the specific capabilities of the SCEF. For example, the SCP parameter can indicate whether the SCEF supports location-based services or charging services, and what specific features are available for each service. This allows external applications to make informed decisions about which network services to utilize and how to best utilize them. The SCP parameter is typically communicated between the SCEF and external applications using the 5G Application Programming Interface (API), which provides a standardized interface for communication between network functions and external applications. In summary, the SCP parameter is an important component of the 5G core network that enables external applications to access and utilize network services through the Service Capability Exposure Function (SCEF). By providing information about the specific capabilities of the SCEF, the SCP parameter allows external applications to make informed decisions about how to best utilize network services.