If you are trying to create a time-bound component quota, like a Spiff for a single month, or a quota and earnings component for just one quarter within a larger plan year, you'll likely want to use the Temporary component setting.
First, if you are creating a one-time component that involves a quota, you will make the quota temporary and then build the earnings component underneath it. If the temporary component involves no quota and is just a flat bonus or commission without attainment considered, you will make the component itself temporary.
Setting up a Temporary Quota with earnings component
Add your quota to your plan. Name and configure.
In the quota configuration, select Temporary in the setting below. Input your start and end dates.
Save.
Then, create your earnings component underneath of that quota component, as you normally would. The earnings component will inherit the quotas' start and end dates.
Setting up a Temporary Earnings component (no quota)
Add your component to your plan. Name and configure.
In the component configuration, select One-time in the setting shown below.
Input your start and end dates.
Save.
