C_THR86_2411 SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Free Practice Exam Questions (2025 Updated)

SAP provides the SAP Business Accelerator Hub (formerly known as the SAP API Business Hub) as a comprehensive resource to explore released APIs for various SAP products, including SuccessFactors.

SAP Business Accelerator Hub

The Business Accelerator Hub hosts an extensive library of APIs, documentation, and use cases for SAP products. Users can explore OData, SOAP, and other available APIs specific to SAP SuccessFactors.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A (SAP Application Interface Framework) is mainly used for error handling and monitoring within on-premise SAP environments.

Option B (SAP Integration Suite) is used for integration scenarios but does not provide a library to explore APIs; it’s intended for creating and managing integrations.

Reference Documentation

SAP Help Portal and SAP Business Accelerator Hub on Exploring and Using APIs.

When importing a compensation-specific User Data File (UDF) in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, selecting "Assign default required field values for new users if none specified" in provisioning helps auto-fill necessary fields. However, certain fields must still be present for the import to function correctly:

USERID: This column uniquely identifies each employee and is mandatory as it links users to their respective records.

STATUS: This field indicates whether the user is active, inactive, or terminated, which is essential for proper processing in the compensation module. These fields are foundational to user records and are required for accurate data synchronization.References: SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Implementation Guide – Required Fields for User Data File Import.

In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, when using formulas with lookup tables, data type consistency is essential for calculations to function correctly. Here’s how the issue can be addressed:

Option B: "Surround the lookup function with the toNumber function."

In this formula, (curSalary lookup("budget_table", customCountry, 1)) / 100, the lookup function is retrieving a value from the table, but the output may not automatically be interpreted as a number. By using toNumber(lookup("budget_table", customCountry, 1)), the retrieved value is converted to a numeric type, preventing the formula from displaying N/A when recalculations occur.

The “Update All Worksheets” function in SuccessFactors Compensation is essential for synchronizing employee data changes across worksheets. It’s used in specific scenarios:

Update to a Lookup Table (Option A):

Lookup tables are used for values such as exchange rates, merit guidelines, or budget percentages. If these values are updated, running “Update All Worksheets” ensures that the revised values apply across all worksheets.

Performance Rating Update (Option B):

If an employee’s performance rating is modified in Employee Central or Performance Management, the update function ensures that the latest rating is reflected on the Compensation worksheet, which could affect merit or bonus calculations.

Eligibility Rule Change (Option E):

Changes in eligibility criteria, such as grade level or employment status, necessitate running “Update All Worksheets” to ensure only eligible employees remain active on the worksheet, with any ineligible ones becoming grayed out or removed based on rule settings.

Excluded Options:

Layout Change in Template (Option C): Changes to layout don’t require an update to all worksheets as this doesn’t affect employee data or calculations.

Field Based Permissions (Option D): Field-based permission changes are applied immediately and don’t require an update to worksheets.

To allow planners to make recommendations outside of the high/low values but only display max and min values on the worksheet:

Option A: "In Display Settings use min-max, Hard Limit: No, High/Low Action: Allow"

Min-max display shows only the minimum and maximum guideline values. Setting Hard Limit to "No" allows planners to make recommendations outside these values, and High/Low Action: Allow enables the flexibility needed by the client.

When an employee's merit increase is determined by a guideline formula based on performance rating and country:

Option C: "2%"

For an employee in the US with a performance rating of 3, the configured guideline specifies a 2% merit increase. This default increase applies according to the rule setup in the guideline formulas.

The defPercentFormat ###0## configuration in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation allows percentages to display decimal points only when necessary.

Format Explanation

Format ###0##: This format displays whole numbers without decimal places if the value is an integer (e.g., 40% instead of 40.00%). If there are decimal values present (e.g., 40.54%), it will display them, as it does not limit the number of decimal places but adapts based on the value.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A (#,##0.00) forces two decimal places in all cases.

Option B (####.####) allows multiple decimal places but would display extra zeros for whole numbers.

Option C (defAmountFormat #,##0##) is used for amounts, not percentages.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Percentage and Number Formatting and Field Display Options.

To display both the numerical and textual components in the standard Performance Rating field, you need to adjust the Rating Label Format in the Display Settings within the Compensation template setup.

Rating Label Format in Display Settings

Option D: By setting the Rating Label Format to Number-Text, you enable the display of both the rating number and the descriptive text label in the Performance Rating field.

This adjustment applies the combined format (e.g., "3 – Meets Expectations") in the worksheet, allowing users to see both components simultaneously.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A: Changing labels in the rating scale would only adjust the label text, not the combined display format.

Option B and Option C (custom field and lookup table) are unnecessary, as the Number-Text format can be set directly.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Performance Rating Display Options.

To check for breaks in the Planning Manager Hierarchy in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, you can use the following methods:

Export troubleshooting information from the Define Planners screen: This option allows you to download a file that shows detailed planner hierarchy information, enabling you to identify gaps or breaks in the structure.

Use the Check Tool: The Check Tool provides a systematic review of the manager hierarchy, highlighting inconsistencies that may cause issues in planning workflows. These tools help ensure a seamless and complete hierarchy, preventing disruptions in the compensation planning process.References: SAP SuccessFactors Compensation User Guide – Troubleshooting and Hierarchy Management.