Using periodsThis topic describes where and how periods are used. Periods for Commissions and Rebates The Commissions and Rebates module in Sales uses periods to calculate the commissions for sales representatives and agents, and rebates for customers. Periods for Statistics The Statistics module in Procurement and Sales uses periods for statistical analyses. In the Period Table field of the Statistics Parameters (tdsta0100m000) session, you can specify a period table. Periods in Repetitive Manufacturing The Repetitive Manufacturing module in Manufacturing uses periods to organize repetitive production processes. In the Repetitive Manufacturing Parameters (tirpt0100m000) session, you can specify a production schedule period table. Periods in Project The Project Progress module in Project uses periods to define cost-control periods. Periods in People People uses periods for budgeting and hours accounting. Note Financials does not use Calendars and Periods. To define the financial periods, Financials uses its own entities.
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