What is credentialing context in SAP ICM - Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)?

SAP Term: credentialing context

• Component: ICM

• Component Name: Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)

• Description: Incentive and Commission Management A means of differentiating between the various processes that may be triggered by a business transaction. Different contexts may be relevant for checking the credentials of participants in a business transaction. Depending on the context, it may be important for the credentials check if, say, the participant in the business transaction has the correct credentials to carry out the business, or if the participant is eligible to receive commission at all. &EXAMPLE& For the signing of a cell phone contract the following contexts are conceivable: policy fixing, calculation of commission, disbursement of commission, manual disbursement of a premium.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Credentialing context is a feature of the ICM Incentive and Commission Management (ICM) component of SAP. It is used to define the conditions under which a user can access certain data or functions within the ICM system. It is based on the user's credentials, such as their role, job title, or other qualifications.
  
  How to use it: 
  The credentialing context feature of ICM allows administrators to set up different levels of access for different users. For example, a sales manager may have access to more detailed information than a sales representative. The credentialing context feature also allows administrators to set up different levels of access for different types of data. For example, a sales representative may only be able to view sales data, while a sales manager may be able to view both sales and customer data.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up credentialing contexts in ICM, it is important to consider the roles and responsibilities of each user. This will help ensure that users have the appropriate level of access to the data they need. It is also important to consider the security implications of granting certain users access to sensitive data.
  
  Related Information: 
  The credentialing context feature in ICM is closely related to the user roles and authorization features in SAP. These features allow administrators to control which users have access to which functions and data within the system. Additionally, SAP provides tools for monitoring user activity and ensuring that users are only accessing data they are authorized to view.