Matrix Definition (tdpcg0610m000)

Use this session to view, enter, and maintain matrix definitions.

You can start this session from the Matrix Definitions (tdpcg0110m000) session or stand-alone.

Matrix Priorities

The lines on the Matrix Priorities tab refer to the Matrix Priorities (tdpcg0120m000) session in which you can specify the search priority for the matrix definition.

Related topics

 

Matrix Type

Defines the type of a matrix definition and is linked to a set of matrix attributes.

The following matrix types are available in Pricing:

  • Sales Price
  • Sales Line Discount
  • Sales Total Discount
  • Purchase Price
  • Purchase Line Discount
  • Purchase Total Discount
  • Transfer Price
  • Line Promotions
  • Order Promotions
  • Client Freight Rate
  • Carrier Freight Rate

Each type has its own a selection of attributes. For a matrix type, the combination of a maximum of six attributes identifies the matrix definition.

Allowed values

Matrix Type

Matrix Definition

Defines the group of elements (matrix attributes) that a Pricing matrix uses to determine a price, discount, promotion, or freight rate.

Imagine you are a furniture vendor and you decide to maintain your sales prices based on two elements:

  • The specific item you sell.
  • The way to handle payments.

In this case, the matrix type is Sales Price, the matrix definition is Furni (this name is user-definable), and the matrix attributes are Item and Payment Method.

Combine by Price Group

If this check box is selected, the Apply Cumulative Discounts option is available in the Price and Discount Recalculation Parameters (tdpcg0240s000) session. This option enables you to apply cumulative discounts to calculate discounts based on all items that belong to the same price group.

Note

This field is only applicable if the matrix type is Sales Line Discount or Purchase Line Discount.

Performance aspects

The setting of this field could affect system performance and database growth. For more information, refer to Combine items for Pricing.

Matrix Attributes

A list of elements used to define a price, discount, promotion, or freight rate. The group of matrix attributes is identified by a matrix definition and type.

Imagine you are a furniture vendor and you decide to maintain your sales prices based on two elements:

  • The specific item you sell.
  • The way to handle payments.

In this case, the matrix type is Sales Price, the matrix definition is Furni (this name is user-definable), and the matrix attributes are Item and Payment Method.

In the Pricing matrix, you specify the values for the matrix attributes.