C_ARSCC_2404 SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)

For scheduling agreements with release documents, the relevant output types are:

C. LPJ1: Used for scheduling agreement JIT (Just-in-Time) releases.

D. LPH1: Used for scheduling agreement Forecast releases.

Incorrect Options:

A. NEU: Refers to standard purchase order outputs, not scheduling agreements.

B. LPF2: Not relevant to standard scheduling agreement outputs.

Refer to the SAP Output Management documentation for further reference:Output Types for Scheduling Agreements

Quality Collaboration in SAP Business Network encompasses:

C. Quality review: Involves evaluating the quality of delivered products or services.

D. Quality notification: Manages the process of reporting, tracking, and resolving quality issues.

Incorrect Options:

A. Cost of quality: This pertains to cost accounting, not a collaborative process.

B. Quality of invoice: Not a process under Quality Collaboration.

Refer to SAP's Quality Collaboration documentation for further details:Quality Collaboration Features

The following PO tolerances can trigger an order confirmation approval:

B. Quantity: Differences in ordered vs. confirmed quantities.

C. Price: Variations in pricing between the PO and confirmation.

D. Date: Mismatches in delivery dates.

Incorrect Options:

A. Supplier part ID: Not typically associated with approval triggers.

E. Batch: Not relevant for standard PO tolerance checks.

Refer to:PO Tolerance Triggers

Documents specific to the subcontracting process include:

B. Subcontracting purchase order: Facilitates the procurement of subcontracted services or goods.

C. Component receipt: Captures the receipt of components sent to the subcontractor.

Incorrect Options:

A. ERS Invoice: Relevant to invoice processing but not specific to subcontracting.

D. Goods receipt: Used more broadly for general procurement processes.

Refer to SAP documentation:Subcontracting Process Documentation

TheReceiptRequestcXML message type is used for consignment movements in SAP Business Network. This message captures details about the receipt of goods for consignment purposes, enabling accurate tracking and billing.

References: SAP cXML Message Guidelines -> Consignment Message Types.

Processes for component consumption in subcontracting include:

A. In real-time, the supplier needs to send a consumption report after the components have been used: Ensures visibility of consumed components in real-time.

D. In backflush, the contract manufacturer does NOT need to report on the consumption of the components: Backflush automation eliminates the need for manual reporting.

Incorrect Options:

B, C: Contradict SAP’s subcontracting consumption process guidelines.

Refer to:Component Consumption in Subcontracting

When goods are accepted or rejected during the Quality Inspection process, aUsage Decisionis recorded on the Inspection Lot. This decision determines the next steps for the inspected goods, such as acceptance, rejection, or further action.

Key Actions of Usage Decision:

Finalizes the inspection process.

Links inspection results to subsequent processes like stock posting or rework.

For detailed steps, refer to SAP documentation:Inspection Lot and Usage Decision

Key features of Multi-Tier Collaboration include:

A. Multiple suppliers and logistics providers can be a part of the Multi-Tier order: Facilitates collaboration across various stakeholders in the supply chain.

B. Copy Suppliers can have visibility to Purchase Orders, Order Confirmations, and Advance Ship Notices: Enhances transparency and enables copy suppliers to align with primary suppliers and buyers.

Incorrect Options:

C. Suppliers can provide manufacturing data to their buyers: This is a different aspect of collaboration but not specific to Multi-Tier orders.

D. Suppliers can send a Purchase Order on behalf of the buyer: This functionality is not supported in Multi-Tier Collaboration.

For further clarification, refer to SAP Multi-Tier Collaboration documentation:Multi-Tier Collaboration Overview

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

Suppliers are allowed to create a Ship Notice in theFirm Zoneof the planning horizon in Scheduling Agreement Collaboration. The Firm Zone represents the committed portion of the schedule, where changes are not expected and orders are considered confirmed.

Other Zones:

Committed Zone: Specific to supplier commitments.

Trade-off Zone: Allows adjustments with negotiated penalties.

Planning Zone: Involves forecasts and tentative plans.

Further details are outlined in SAP documentation:Planning Horizon Zones

During scheduling agreement configuration, the buyer can enable the following transaction rules:

A. Allow suppliers to use both JIT type and Forecast type releases for shipping: Enables flexibility in supplier planning.

B. Allow suppliers to send order confirmations for scheduling agreements and scheduling agreement releases: Facilitates communication of supplier commitments.

C. Allow suppliers to use only Forecast for shipping: Limits suppliers to planning against forecasted quantities.

Incorrect Options:

D. Allow suppliers to update scheduling agreements: This is not a configurable rule.

E. Allow suppliers to use only JIT for shipping: Typically, both JIT and Forecast are allowed unless explicitly restricted.

Relevant details are covered in SAP’s configuration guides:Scheduling Agreement Transaction Rules

SAP recommends the following API types to achieve clean core integrations:

SOAP (A): A widely used protocol for exchanging structured information in web services, particularly for scenarios requiring high security and reliability.

OData (D): A RESTful API protocol designed for seamless data integration with SAP systems, providing an efficient way to access and manipulate data.

The other options—IDoc (B)andRFC (C)—are traditional integration methods but are not preferred for clean core approaches in modern SAP S/4HANA systems. IDoc and RFC are often associated with legacy systems and may introduce unnecessary complexity in clean core environments.

Supplier documents that inform the buyer of finished goods production completion include:

B. Component Consumption: Details consumed components, signaling production progress.

C. Advance Ship Notice: Confirms readiness for shipment, indicating production completion.

Incorrect Options:

A. Inventory Status: Reflects stock levels, not specific to production completion.

D. Order Confirmation: Acknowledges receipt of a purchase order, unrelated to production completion.

Refer to:Supplier Notification Processes

When suppliers create an Order Confirmation in SAP Business Network, they have the following options:

Reject Entire Order (B): Suppliers can decline the entire order if unable to fulfill it.

Ariba

Confirm Entire Order (C): Suppliers can accept all terms and conditions of the order as is.

Ariba

Update Line Items (D): Suppliers can modify specific line items, such as adjusting quantities or delivery dates, to reflect their capabilities.

Ariba

The optionsDeliver Line Item (A)andApprove Entire Order (E)are not standard terms used in the context of order confirmations within SAP Business Network.

The correct order of commitment zones in a Scheduling Agreement is:

Firm Zone: Represents finalized commitments; changes are not allowed.

Trade-Off Zone: Allows negotiated adjustments with defined penalties.

Forecast/Planning Zone: Contains tentative schedules subject to changes.

This sequence ensures clear delineation of commitment levels as the planning horizon progresses.

For more details, refer to:Scheduling Agreement Zones

The default review types supported by Quality Review in SAP Business Network are:

Batch Record: Involves reviewing production and quality details of specific batches.

Customer Complaint: Captures and manages feedback from customers regarding quality issues.

Change Request: Reviews modifications in the quality or process standards.

General: Broad category for other quality-related reviews.

Incorrect Options:

Options including "Inspection Lot" or "User Defined" are not part of the default configurations.

For a detailed list of review types, visit:Quality Review Types

Documents available to be sent to copy Suppliers include:

A. A Ship Notice created by the Component Supplier: Enables visibility of component shipments.

D. A Purchase Order sent to the Component Supplier: Ensures that the supplier is informed about required components.

Incorrect Options:

B. Component Consumption document: Managed internally by the subcontractor.

C. Invoice: Typically sent to the buyer, not shared with copy suppliers.

Refer to:Copy Supplier Document Exchange