X_STEP_METHOD is a fixed lexicon with the following values:
Saved
Value
Displayed Value Description
01 Anniversary Date
02 Absolute Interval Step the ‘n' time from the 'Step Base Date’ assigned (ie: Job Seniority Date)

03 Relative Interval Step the 'n' time from the last Anniversary Step that was done
ie: Step 6 mths from last update on IEAS from Assign Effective Date

04 Eligible Exp.
05 Life Time Exp.