C_ARSCC_2404 SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration Questions and Answers

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

In SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration, the following are supported capabilities:

Multi-Tier Collaboration (A): Enables businesses to collaborate across multiple levels of their supply chain, extending visibility and coordination to sub-tier suppliers.

Supplier Managed Inventory (B): Allows suppliers to manage inventory levels and replenishments based on agreed terms and real-time demand data.

Planning Collaboration (D): Facilitates joint planning activities between buyers and suppliers, such as forecast sharing and commitment management.

The optionsPurchase Requisition Collaboration (C)andAccounts Payable Collaboration (E)are not part of the supply chain collaboration suite; they relate to other aspects of SAP Ariba or SAP Business Network capabilities.

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

In the buyer-initiated model, aQuality Notificationis created by the buyerwhen there is a defect in the product. This notification helps track, resolve, and communicate quality issues with the supplier.

Scenario Description:

Identifying non-conformance in delivered products.

Initiating corrective actions and resolutions.

Relevant documentation:Quality Notification Processes

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

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 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

In SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration, theProductActivityMessage (C)cXML message is utilized to transmit planned shipment data. This message facilitates the exchange of information regarding product activities, including planned shipments, between trading partners.

The other cXML messages listed are used for different purposes:

ReceiptRequestMessage (A): Pertains to receipt requests.

ProductReplenishmentMessage (B): Relates to product replenishment information.

OrderRequestMessage (D): Concerns order requests.

Therefore,ProductActivityMessage (C)is the correct cXML message for sending planned shipment data.

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.

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

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.

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

In SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration, forecast data from the ERP system can originate from various sources. Among the options provided, the correct sources are:

A. Planned order: Planned orders represent anticipated production or procurement activities and serve as a basis for forecasting demand.

D. Planned independent requirement: These are forecasts of demand for finished products or components, independent of actual sales orders, and are crucial for planning purposes.

The other options are not considered sources of forecast data:

B. Production Order: This is an actual order to produce a specific quantity of a product and reflects confirmed production activities rather than forecasted data.

C. Purchase requisition: This is a request for the procurement of materials or services and indicates immediate procurement needs, not forecasted demand.

Therefore, the correct answers areA. Planned orderandD. Planned independent requirement.

For more information, refer to SAP's documentation on differentiating between planning sources in ERP systems:

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

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

TheProjected Stockfor the current time bucket is calculated as:Stock on Hand - Gross Demand + Planned Shipment.This formula ensures an accurate projection of available inventory by considering current stock levels, incoming shipments, and immediate demand.

References: SAP Business Network -> Projected Stock Calculation Logic Documentation.

From a Scheduling Agreement with Release, a Buyer can create the following documents in the ERP:

A. Scheduling Agreement Release (JIT): Used for Just-in-Time scheduling.

C. Goods Receipt: Generated upon receiving goods against the scheduling agreement.

D. Scheduling Agreement Release (Forecast): Used for forecast planning.

Incorrect Options:

B. Ship notice: Created by the supplier, not the buyer.

E. Order confirmation: Provided by the supplier as an acknowledgment of the scheduling agreement.

Refer to SAP ERP documentation for further guidance:Documents from Scheduling Agreement Releases

In the Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) process, suppliers can:

Replenishment Order- Create orders based on inventory levels and predefined thresholds.

Planned Shipment- Notify buyers about planned shipments, ensuring alignment and visibility in the supply chain.

These options enable proactive inventory management and ensure timely replenishments.

References: SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration -> SMI Process Flows.