What is calculation type in SAP ICM - Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)?

SAP Term: calculation type

• Component: ICM

• Component Name: Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)

• Description: Incentive and Commission Management Determines if the remuneration of the participants in a business transaction is determined as "absolute commission" or as "difference commission".

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• Key Concepts: 
  Calculation type is a feature of ICM Incentive and Commission Management (ICM) that allows users to define the rules and logic for calculating commissions. It is used to define the criteria for calculating commissions, such as the commission rate, the commission amount, and the commission period. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use calculation type, users must first create a calculation type in ICM. This can be done by selecting the “Create Calculation Type” option from the ICM menu. Once created, users can then define the criteria for calculating commissions, such as the commission rate, the commission amount, and the commission period. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a calculation type in ICM, it is important to ensure that all of the criteria are properly defined. This will ensure that commissions are calculated accurately and efficiently. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to a calculation type, as this can affect how commissions are calculated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on calculation types in ICM, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on ICM Incentive and Commission Management (ICM). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed tutorials on how to use calculation types in ICM.