What is delta pricing in SAP IS-HT-SW - Software Management?

SAP Term: delta pricing

• Component: IS-HT-SW

• Component Name: Software Management

• Description: The policy of calculating a new software price from the delta of the old and new pricing factors. IS-SW calculates the delta price as follows: Delta Price = New Pricing Factor - Prev. Pricing Factor X Base Value Delta pricing is used in the bump process.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Delta pricing is a pricing strategy used in the software management component of SAP IS-HT-SW. It is a way of calculating the price of a software license based on the difference between the current version and the previous version. This allows customers to pay only for the features they need, rather than paying for an entire package.
  
  How to use it: 
  Delta pricing can be used to calculate the cost of a software license by comparing the current version of the software with the previous version. The difference between the two versions is then used to determine the cost of the license. This allows customers to pay only for the features they need, rather than paying for an entire package.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using delta pricing, it is important to ensure that all features are accounted for in order to get an accurate price. Additionally, it is important to consider any additional costs associated with upgrading or maintaining the software. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Delta pricing is similar to other pricing strategies such as tiered pricing and volume discounts. Additionally, it can be used in conjunction with other strategies such as subscription-based pricing or pay-as-you-go models.