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

SAP Term: triggering object type

• Component: ICM

• Component Name: Incentive and Commission Management (ICM)

• Description: Incentive and Commission Management Specifies the type of object which was changed by a triggering method. Triggering object type and method identify the commission-related activity type. The object that results in a commission specifies what was changed by the commission case. Object types that may trigger a provision include: business transaction contract policy customer coverage risk

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• Key Concepts: 
  Triggering object type is a component of the ICM Incentive and Commission Management (ICM) module. It is used to define the type of object that triggers a commission calculation. This could be a sales order, an invoice, or any other object that is relevant to the commission calculation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The triggering object type is used to define the type of object that will trigger a commission calculation. This can be done by setting up a triggering rule in the ICM module. The triggering rule will specify the type of object that will trigger the commission calculation, as well as any other conditions that must be met for the calculation to take place. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up a triggering rule, it is important to ensure that all relevant conditions are met for the commission calculation to take place. This includes specifying the correct triggering object type, as well as any other conditions that must be met for the calculation to take place. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up triggering rules in ICM, please refer to SAP's documentation on ICM Incentive and Commission Management.