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Example: Accrual Rule Time Granularity
Understand how the system distributes accrual amounts when you select Total or Period as the accrual rule time granularity for a tactic.
The accrual rule time granularity determines whether the system uses a single KPI value across the entire tactic time frame or applies individual period values. The system behavior for granularity depends on the calculation method that you select for the accrual. These examples show three common business scenarios for these granularity types.
Scenario 1: Dynamic
The system multiplies the accrual amount by the actual daily volume.
Rule Definition: A 3-week promotion has these weekly rates: Week 1 is 0.1, week 2 is 0.2, and week 3 is 0.3. The average (total) is 0.2.
| Granularity | week 1 calculation | Week 2 calculation | week 3 calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0.2 x actuals | 0.2 x actuals | 0.2 x actuals |
| Peroid | 0.1 x actuals | 0.2 x actuals | 0.3 x actuals |
The system applies either the average rate to all actuals or the specific weekly rate to the actuals within that week.
Scenario 2: Lump Sum (Start Date)
The system accrues the entire amount on the first day of the tactic or period.
Rule Definition: A promotion has a planned spend (KPI value) of 10 per week for 3 weeks: Week 1 is 10, Week 2 is 10, and Week 3 is 10. The total is 30.
| Granularity | Accrual timing | accrued amount |
|---|---|---|
| Total | First day of the tactic | 30 |
| Period | First day of each week | 10 per week |
Scenario 3: Lump Sum (Equal Day Distribution)
The system distributes the accrual amount equally across all days of the tactic or period.
Rule Definition: A promotion has these values: Week 1 is 10, Week 2 is 20, and Week 3 is 30. The total is 60.
| Granularity | distribution logic |
|---|---|
| Total | 60 is split equally over all days in the 3-week window |
| Period | 10 is split over Week 1 days; 20 over Week 2 days; 30 over Week 3 days |
