Understanding Program Rules

Program rules are used to define specific rules and parameters used by programs and program calculation rules. A program can have one or more associated program rules. If a program has more than one rule, the system uses the rule with the latest effective date/time.

Program rules are defined by the following:

  • Rule Type: The type of rule.

  • Effective Date: The date on which the rule is considered to be in effect. Only rules that are currently in effect can be used for score calculations.

  • Expiration Date: The date on which the rule expires. Expired rules cannot be used for score calculations.

  • Rule-Specific Parameters: Parameters specific to individual program rules.

System Data

Program rules are based on the following system data:

Data Type

Description

Maintenance Object

Rule (D1-RULE)

Business Object(s)

Device Score Rule (X1-ProgramRules)

Incentives and Fees Rule (X1-IncentivesFeesProgramRule)