C_ARSCC_2404 Questions and Answers

Buyers can achieve business benefits such as:

A. Focus on core missions and allocating operations to profitable activities: Subcontracting allows buyers to outsource non-core manufacturing processes, focusing on strategic priorities.

Incorrect Options:

B, C, D: While beneficial in broader contexts, these do not directly align with subcontracting benefits in SAP Business Network.

For additional insights:Benefits of Subcontracting Collaboration

Inspection characteristics are categorized as follows:

C. Qualitative: Focus on non-numerical attributes, such as appearance or texture.

D. Quantitative: Involve numerical measurements like dimensions or weight.

Incorrect Options:

A. Engineering: Not a type of inspection characteristic.

B. Physical: Considered part of qualitative or quantitative characteristics.

For detailed insights, refer to SAP’s Inspection Characteristics guide:Inspection Characteristics Overview

When a supplier creates a Ship Notice in SAP Business Network for a scheduling agreement release, the buyer's ERP system automatically generates anInbound Delivery. This document tracks the expected delivery and supports goods receipt processing.

Key Functions:

Facilitates goods receipt.

Ensures accurate tracking of delivery quantities.

More details are available in SAP’s documentation:Inbound Delivery Documentation

In SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration, the following planning settings can be configured for a replenishment order:

Allow suppliers to send planned replenishment (C): This setting enables suppliers to propose replenishment quantities based on their inventory levels and forecasts, facilitating proactive supply chain management.

Allow suppliers to edit price (D): This option permits suppliers to modify the pricing information within the replenishment order, allowing for flexibility in cost negotiations and adjustments.

The optionsAllow replenishment horizon in weeks (A)andAllow supplier to edit gross demand (B)are not standard planning settings available for replenishment orders in SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration.

In a brownfield SAP S/4HANA Cloud project,SAP Signavio Process Manageris ideal for remodeling business processes. This tool provides process modeling, analysis, and optimization capabilities aligned with clean core principles.

References: SAP Signavio Suite Documentation -> Process Manager Overview.

In the subcontracting process, the supplier sends aComponent Consumption Document (C)to the buyer. This document details the quantity of components consumed during production.

Purpose:

Facilitates accurate inventory management.

Helps reconcile supplied and consumed components.

Refer to SAP documentation:Component Consumption Process

To achieve and maintain clean core data quality in an SAP S/4HANA Cloud Greenfield project, the focus should be on the following aspects:

Accuracy (B): Ensures that the data in the system is correct and precise, minimizing errors and reducing inconsistencies in master and transactional data. Accurate data is critical for reliable analytics, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Timeliness (D): Ensures that data is current and available when needed. This is vital in a cloud environment where real-time decision-making is essential.

The other options—Stability (A)andEfficiency (C)—while important in broader project considerations, do not directly contribute to clean core data quality management.

When the buyer posts a Goods Issue in the SAP system, the document received by the buyer on SAP Business Network is aReturn Ship Notice (C). This notice is part of the returns process, enabling the buyer to track the return of goods back to the supplier.

Key Points:

Facilitates communication of returned goods in transit.

Provides visibility to both buyers and suppliers.

Refer to:Goods Issue and Return Ship Notices

The statuses of Quality Inspection in SAP Business Network include:

B. Pending: Indicates the inspection is awaiting completion.

C. Submitted: Signifies that inspection results have been sent for review.

D. Reviewed: Shows that inspection results have been evaluated and finalized.

Incorrect Options:

A. Assigned: Not a recognized status for Quality Inspection.

E. Aligned: Not applicable to Quality Inspection status.

For more information, see:Quality Inspection Statuses

Alerts provided within the Supply Chain Monitor include:

B. Planned shipment alerts: Notifications related to planned shipments.

D. Order confirmation alerts: Highlights issues or confirmations with purchase orders.

E. Forecast alerts: Relays updates about forecasted requirements.

Incorrect Options:

A. Advance ship notice alerts: Not provided as a standard alert.

C. Inventory alerts: Managed in inventory-specific dashboards, not Supply Chain Monitor.

Refer to:Supply Chain Monitor Alerts

The Quality Inspection header displays key information to provide an overview of the quality inspection process. The relevant data displayed are:

A. Invoice: Includes details linking the inspection to the associated invoice for traceability.

B. Purchase order number: Reflects the purchase order tied to the inspected material, ensuring alignment with procurement documentation.

C. Quantity: Shows the quantity of items under inspection, crucial for validating the scope of the inspection.

Incorrect Options:

D. Batch: This data is typically part of item-level information rather than the header.

E. Sales order number: Sales order details are not standard in the Quality Inspection header.

For more details, refer to SAP’s documentation on Quality Inspection fields:Quality Inspection Header Information

A Quality Inspection can be created in the following scenarios:

C. After invoice: Ensures quality checks align with invoicing records for traceability.

D. After GR (Goods Receipt) but before invoice: Allows inspection of received goods prior to invoicing, ensuring compliance with purchase conditions.

Incorrect Options:

A. Before ASN (Advanced Shipping Notification): Inspections cannot occur prior to shipment notifications.

B. Before order confirmation: Quality inspections are not relevant at this early stage.

For process timelines, consult SAP Business Network guidelines:

In SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration, the Supply Chain Monitor provides various forecast alerts to assist buyers in managing supply chain activities effectively. The relevant forecast alerts among the provided options are:

A. Commit Shortages: This alert notifies the buyer when a supplier's committed quantities fall short of the forecasted demand, indicating potential supply issues.

C. Commit Overages: This alert informs the buyer when a supplier's committed quantities exceed the forecasted demand, which could lead to excess inventory.

E. Missing Commits: This alert indicates that a supplier has not provided a commitment against the forecasted demand, highlighting a lack of confirmation.

The other options are not standard forecast alerts in the Supply Chain Monitor:

B. Decommits: While decommits refer to the reduction or cancellation of previously committed quantities, they are not listed as a specific alert type in the standard Supply Chain Monitor features.

D. Approved Commits: This term refers to commitments that have been accepted, but it is not an alert category within the Supply Chain Monitor.

Therefore, the correct answers areA. Commit Shortages,C. Commit Overages, andE. Missing Commits.

For more information, refer to SAP's documentation on setting up and managing forecast alerts in the Supply Chain Monitor:

Setting Up Supply Chain Monitor

A valid use case for SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration is:Collaborating with logistics providers (3PL)for efficient shipping processes. This includes managing shipment schedules, tracking, and ensuring timely deliveries, enhancing overall supply chain operations.

References: SAP Business Network -> Collaboration Use Cases Documentation.

The correct transaction sequence for forecasting is:

Buyer Forecast Data Extraction & Transmission: The buyer extracts forecast data from their ERP system and sends it to the SAP Business Network.

Buyer Review Commitments: The buyer reviews supplier commitments against the forecasted data.

Supplier Review, Commit, and Submit: The supplier reviews the forecasted data, makes necessary adjustments, and submits their commitments.

This sequence ensures a structured flow of information and collaboration between buyers and suppliers.

Refer to SAP’s Forecasting and Planning Collaboration process flow for further details:Forecasting Process in SAP Business Network

Documents created by a Copy Supplier in a Multi-Tier environment include:

B. Goods Receipt for Finished Goods: Acknowledges receipt of finished goods from the subcontractor.

D. Component Receipt: Tracks receipt of components sent for subcontracting.

E. Advance Ship Notice for finished goods: Notifies the buyer of goods ready for shipment.

Incorrect Options:

A. Invoice for Subcontracting Purchase Order: Not applicable for Copy Suppliers.

C. Invoice for component: Created by the primary supplier, not the Copy Supplier.

For more details:Multi-Tier Supplier Documentation

In SAP ERP, theItem category (C)differentiates a standard purchase order line item from a consignment purchase order line item.

For consignment, the item category is typically set toK(indicating consignment stock).

Standard purchase orders, in contrast, have no such designation in the item category field.

The other options—Part number (A),Commodity code (B), andAccount assignment category (D)—do not inherently distinguish consignment items from standard items.