What is cumulation rule in SAP PY - Payroll?

SAP Term: cumulation rule

• Component: PY

• Component Name: Payroll

• Description: Rule for cumulating the average bases for a payroll period. The rule determines the following: Which wage type fields are cumulated Number NUM Amount AMT Amount per unit RTE Sign with which the fields are cumulated Plus + Minus -

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• Key Concepts: 
  A cumulation rule in SAP Payroll is a rule that defines how multiple wage types are combined to form a single wage type. This is used to simplify the payroll process and reduce the number of wage types that need to be processed. The cumulation rule can be used to combine multiple wage types into one, or to split a single wage type into multiple wage types. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Payroll, cumulation rules are used to define how multiple wage types are combined or split. To create a cumulation rule, go to the “Cumulation Rules” tab in the Payroll Configuration menu. Here, you can define the wage types that should be combined or split, as well as the calculation method for each wage type. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating cumulation rules, it is important to consider the order in which the wage types are combined or split. The order of the wage types can affect the final result of the calculation, so it is important to ensure that the order is correct. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary wage types are included in the cumulation rule. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on cumulation rules in SAP Payroll, please refer to SAP’s official documentation on Cumulation Rules (https://help.sap.com/viewer/6b94445c94ae495c83a19646e7c3fd56/7.5.10/en-US/f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9f8d2f9.html).