Scaled Conditions in Subsequent Settlement (SAP Library

Scaled Conditions in Subsequent Settlement

Definition

Scaled conditions specify a series of rebates that vary according to different total volumes of purchases made over a period (expressed as a quantity, value, or number of points). Scaled conditions consist of one or more scale levels.

Use

Each scale level consists of a scale value and a rebate that depends on this value:

The scale values of a condition can be defined via the business volume (expressed as a quantity or dollar value). The unit of the scale value (for example, quantity, weight, physical volume, points) is defined in Customizing for the condition type in the Reference magnitude field. The value in combination with the reference magnitude is also referred to as the scale basis.

The rebate consists of the scale amount (for example, fixed amount, percentage) and the unit of rebate of the amount (for example, $ or %). The amount is calculated for a quantity, a weight, a physical volume or a number of points, for example. This unit is termed the condition basis and corresponds to the reference magnitude.

Example

Scale level	Scale basis	Condition basis
First scale level	From 1,000 (Scale value) pieces (Reference magnitude)	1 (Scale amount) dollar (Unit of rebate) per piece
Second scale level	From 2,000 (Scale value) pieces (Reference magnitude)	2 (Scale amount) dollar (Unit of rebate) per piece

The following scaled conditions are possible:

From-scales

From 100,000 pieces 2%

From 200,000 pieces 3%

With business volume of 500,000 pieces, at $1,000,000, income is 30,000.

To-scales

To 100,000 pieces 2%

To 200,000 pieces 3%

With business volume of 500,000 pieces, at $1,000,000, income is $0.

Interval scales

To 100,000 pieces 2%

To 200,000 pieces 3%

With business volume of 500,000 pieces at $1,000,000, income of 2% of $200,000= $4,000 is granted for the first 100,000 pieces, and an income of 3% of $200,000= $6,000 is granted for the next 100,000 pieces. There is no income for the remaining 300,000 pieces.

Integration

Prior to settlement accounting, the system determines the scale level that has been achieved by referring to the scale values, and then calculates the rebate payable.

Rebates payable as fixed amounts can be determined directly.

Sums payable as percentages or per unit (for example, quantity, weight, physical volume, points), are calculated on the basis of the business volume (expressed as a quantity etc. or dollar value) done with the business partner in the relevant area of application in accordance with the desired calculation rule.