What is scale discount in SAP FI-CA-INV - Convergent Invoicing?

SAP Term: scale discount

• Component: FI-CA-INV

• Component Name: Convergent Invoicing

• Description: Discount for which the entire quantity is rated with the discount valid for the latest range. Example Discount scale 0 to 100: 10.00 Discount scale 100 to 500: 20.00 Discount scale 500 to 999999999: 30.00 The customer’s invoiced amount is 450.00 This amount is on the scale from 100 to 500. The customer therefore receives a discount of 20.00.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Scale discount is a type of discount offered by SAP in its FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component. It is a type of discount that is based on the quantity of goods or services purchased. The more that is purchased, the higher the discount. This type of discount is often used to incentivize customers to purchase larger quantities of goods or services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use scale discounts, the user must first set up the discount structure in the system. This includes setting up the different levels of discounts and the corresponding quantity thresholds for each level. Once this is done, the user can then apply the scale discount to an invoice when creating it. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up scale discounts, it is important to consider how much of a discount should be offered at each level. Too large of a discount may not be profitable for the business, while too small of a discount may not be attractive enough for customers. It is also important to consider how many levels should be set up and what quantity thresholds should be used for each level. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Scale discounts are just one type of discount that can be used in SAP’s FI-CA-INV Convergent Invoicing component. Other types of discounts include flat rate discounts, percentage discounts, and promotional discounts.