What is generating program in SAP ICM - Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)?

SAP Term: generating program

• Component: ICM

• Component Name: Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)

• Description: Incentive and Commission Management Generic tool for creating a commission application. Using information provided in Customizing on objects, functions and interfaces, the generating program creates a customer-specific commission ledger from a neutral standard ledger, which is delivered by SAP. The objects and entities contained in the standard ledger represented by company-specific Data Dictionary structures and tables are made into objects in the customer ledger. To facilitate object enhancement and specifications, industry profiles are provided in which the most common commission-relevant attributes can be found. Company-specific profiles may be added to these. Generation includes the general commission interface, Data Dictionary tables and structures, function modules, function groups and programs, information structures drilldown and a connection to the external systems.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Generating program is a feature of ICM Incentive and Commission Management (ICM) that allows users to create and manage programs that generate incentives and commissions. It enables users to define the rules and conditions for calculating incentives and commissions, as well as the criteria for eligibility. Generating program also allows users to track and monitor the performance of their programs. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use generating program, users must first define the rules and conditions for calculating incentives and commissions. This includes setting up criteria for eligibility, such as sales targets or customer loyalty. Once the rules are set, users can then create programs that generate incentives and commissions based on these criteria. Finally, users can track and monitor the performance of their programs using generating program’s reporting features. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up generating program, it is important to ensure that all criteria for eligibility are clearly defined. This will help ensure that incentives and commissions are calculated accurately and fairly. Additionally, it is important to regularly review the performance of your programs to ensure they are meeting your goals. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on ICM Incentive and Commission Management (ICM), please visit SAP’s website at https://www.sap.com/products/incentive-and-commission-management.html