What is separation rule in SAP ICM - Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)?

SAP Term: separation rule

• Component: ICM

• Component Name: Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)

• Description: Incentive and Commission Management A rule that you define when you create a partnership to determine what happens when the partnership ends either as scheduled or unscheduled.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Separation rules in ICM are used to define the relationship between different types of compensation plans. They are used to determine how much of a commission or incentive should be allocated to each plan. Separation rules can be used to define the percentage of a commission or incentive that should be allocated to each plan, or they can be used to define the exact amount that should be allocated to each plan. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Separation rules can be created in ICM by navigating to the “Rules” tab and selecting “Create Separation Rule”. From there, you can define the relationship between different plans and specify the percentage or exact amount that should be allocated to each plan. Once the rule is created, it can be applied to any transaction that is associated with the plans specified in the rule. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating separation rules, it is important to consider how different plans interact with each other. For example, if one plan has a higher commission rate than another, it may make sense to allocate more of the commission or incentive to that plan. Additionally, it is important to consider how changes in one plan may affect other plans. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on separation rules in ICM, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/ICM/1.0/en-US). Additionally, you can find more information on creating and managing separation rules in ICM in the SAP Community (https://answers.sap.com/questions/12077/how-to-create-and-manage-separation-rules-in-icm.html).