What is scale retroactivity in SAP CRM-IM-IPM - Intellectual Property Management?

SAP Term: scale retroactivity

• Component: CRM-IM-IPM

• Component Name: Intellectual Property Management

• Description: A setting in the royalties scope or rights and royalties scope of the license acquisition contract that defines the method for calculating the royalties owed to a licensor when a change in the scale level occurs. The scale retroactivity type specified defines how a change in the scale level retroactively affects existing price documents, and if part or all of the royalties must be recalculated at the rate of the new scale level when the total quantity sold increases such that the next scale level is reached.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Scale retroactivity is a feature of SAP CRM-IM-IPM Intellectual Property Management that allows users to adjust the scale of a license agreement retroactively. This means that users can change the scale of an agreement after it has been signed, without having to create a new agreement. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use scale retroactivity, users must first create a license agreement in SAP CRM-IM-IPM Intellectual Property Management. Once the agreement is created, users can adjust the scale of the agreement by changing the number of licenses or the duration of the agreement. The changes will be applied retroactively, meaning that they will take effect immediately and no new agreement needs to be created. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using scale retroactivity, it is important to keep track of all changes made to an agreement. This will ensure that all parties involved are aware of any changes and that the agreement remains up-to-date. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on scale retroactivity in SAP CRM-IM-IPM Intellectual Property Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation.