C_S4CPB_2408 SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Questions and Answers

Indirect digital access occurs when humans, devices, or systems use the digital core indirectly through non-SAP intermediary software, such as a non-SAP front end, a custom-solution, or any other non-SAP application1. Indirect digital access is measured by the number of documents created, updated, or deleted in the SAP system as a result of the indirect use2. Examples of indirect digital access include:

A Defect document created through an industry application: This is an example of indirect digital access because the industry application is a non-SAP software that triggers the creation of a document in the SAP system.

A Time Sheet Record from a 3rd party application: This is also an example of indirect digital access because the 3rd party application is a non-SAP software that triggers the creation of a document in the SAP system.

An unattended bot in SAP Build Process Automation: This is not an example of indirect digital access because the bot is using SAP software to access the SAP system directly, not through a non-SAP intermediary software.

A Production Order created through a non-SAP front-end: This is not an example of indirect digital access because the production order is not a document type that is counted for indirect digital access. The document types that are counted are: Sales Order, Invoice, Purchase Order, Service and Maintenance Document, Manufacturing Document, Quality Management Document, Time Sheet, Financial Document, and Material Document2. References = Digital Access | SAP Help Portal, SAP Digital Access / SAP Digital Access Adoption Program (DAAP) Extension through December 31, 2021

SAP provides several tools to facilitate the maintenance of SAP S/4HANA Cloud systems following a release upgrade, ensuring that customers can smoothly transition to the latest functionalities and improvements:

What's New Viewer Tool:This tool is invaluable for understanding the changes and new features introduced with each SAP S/4HANA Cloud release. It provides detailed descriptions of new functionalities, improvements, and changes in the system, helping customers to adapt their processes and leverage new capabilities effectively. It serves as a guide to explore and understand the enhancements that come with each upgrade.

Test Automation Tool:Post-upgrade, it's crucial to ensure that existing functionalities continue to work as expected and new features are correctly implemented. The Test Automation Tool allows customers to automate testing of business processes, significantly reducing the time and effort required for testing after a release upgrade. This tool helps in identifying any issues arising from the upgrade early in the process, ensuring a smooth transition to the new release.

These tools are designed to assist customers in navigating the complexities of system upgrades, ensuring that they can make the most out of new features while maintaining their existing system's stability and performance.

 Tools that enable non-developers to create low/no-code extensions are designed to be user-friendly, requiring minimal to no programming knowledge, allowing business users to tailor applications to their specific needs. Among these tools, SAP Fiori extensibility apps and SAP Build stand out:

SAP Fiori extensibility apps:These apps allow users to adapt the user interface and behavior of standard SAP Fiori apps without writing code. Users can personalize forms, fields, and workflows directly within the SAP Fiori environment, making it possible to adjust applications to meet specific business requirements.

SAP Build:SAP Build is a suite of tools designed to enable users to create and enhance applications, automate processes, and design business sites with low-code or no-code approaches. It provides a user-friendly interface where users can drag and drop components, set up workflows, and integrate data without needing deep technical expertise.

 The Integration Solution Advisory Methodology (ISA-M) is a framework that helps customers and partners to define their integration strategy, design the integration architecture, and document the integration solution. ISA-M covers the entire integration lifecycle, from planning and scoping to testing and deployment. ISA-M is based on best practices and recommendations from SAP and industry experts. ISA-M supports different integration scenarios, such as cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-on-premise, and hybrid integration. ISA-M also provides tools and templates to facilitate the integration process, such as the Integration Assessment Questionnaire, the Integration Architecture Document, and the Integration Test Plan. References = SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition - All Learning Journeys > Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition > Unit 2: Integration Strategy and Architecture > Topic 2.1: Introduction to Integration Solution Advisory Methodology (ISA-M)

 Fiscal year variant and group currency are activities that are applied to the entire system and cannot be changed after confirmation in SAP Central Business Configuration. These activities are part of the system provisioning step, which is the first step in the implementation process. Once the system provisioning is completed and confirmed, the system is locked for these activities and any changes would require a new system provisioning. Scoping and configuration activities, on the other hand, are not applied to the entire system and can be changed later on in the project experience step, which is thesecond step in the implementation process. Scoping and configuration activities allow the user to adapt the preconfiguration content to their company’s needs and extend the configuration for areas not equipped with preconfiguration content. References = SAP Central Business Configuration – Overview, page 6; Configuring with SAP Central Business Configuration

 SAP Business Application Studio and SAP Build are two tools that enable customers to develop their own custom applications and integrate them with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. SAP Business Application Studio is a cloud-based development environment that offers both low-code and full-stack development capabilities. It supports various SAP technologies and frameworks, such as SAP Fiori, SAPUI5, SAP Cloud Application Programming Model, and SAP Cloud SDK. SAP Build is a cloud-based prototyping and user research tool that helps customers to design and test user interfaces for their applications. It provides a drag-and-drop interface, a library of UI components, and integration with SAP Web IDE and SAP Fiori Launchpad. Both tools are part of the SAP Extension Suite, which provides a range of services and capabilities to extend SAP applications and processes. References = Create a SAP Fiori App and Deploy it to SAP S/4HANA Cloud > Create a SAP Fiori App and Deploy it to SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Create a SAP Fiori App and Deploy it to SAP S/4HANA Cloud > Create a SAP Fiori App and Deploy it to SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Low-code/No-code | SAP Developers.

 SAP Sustainability Control Tower is a cloud-based solution that enables customers to record, report, and act on their ESG data. It provides a comprehensive and consistent view of the ESG performance across the enterprise and the value chain. It also supports automated, auditable, and compliant reporting based on global standards and frameworks. SAP Sustainability Control Tower helps customers to embed sustainability into their core business processes and make balanced decisions that support their sustainability goals. References = SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition - All Learning Journeys > Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition > Unit 3: Sustainability and ESG Reporting > Topic 3.1: Introduction to SAP Sustainability Control Tower. SAP Cloud for Sustainable Enterprises: Taking Action Together. SAP Sustainability Control Tower: Data Foundation for ESG.

 SAP SuccessFactors is SAP’s recommended Human Capital Management system (HCM) because it provides innovative and cloud-based solutions to address the critical workforce transformation needs of organizations. SAP SuccessFactors supports the next evolution of HCM, which is human experience management (HXM), by putting people at the center of everything and creating AI-powered experiences that drive real competitive advantage. SAP SuccessFactors also integrates with SAP S/4HANA Cloud and other SAP solutions to enable a seamless and connected business process across theenterprise. References = Human Capital Management (HCM) | Cloud HR Software Systems | SAP, What is SAP HR? | Introduction to SAP HCM, SAP Help Portal - SAP Online Help, SAP Help Portal

You can migrate data to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, a tool that provides multiple methods of migrating data from legacy systems, SAP or non-SAP, to the target system1. The SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit supports the following migration methods2:

With XML or CSV templates: You can use predefined templates in XML or CSV format to fill in your source data and upload them to the staging tables in the SAP S/4HANA Cloud system. The templates are based on the predefined migration objects that cover the most common business data, such as master data, transaction data, and configuration data. You can download the templates from the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or from the SAP Best Practices Explorer.

With a separate SAP HANA database: You can use a separate SAP HANA database as a staging area to store your source data and transfer it to the SAP S/4HANA Cloud system. You can use any tool or method to extract your source data from your legacy system and load it to the SAP HANA database. You can also use the predefined migration objects or create your own custom objects using the migration object modeler.

Directly from an SAP ERP system: You can connect your SAP ERP system to the SAP S/4HANA Cloud system and transfer your source data directly without using a staging area. You can use the predefined migration objects or create your own custom objects using the migration object modeler. This method requires the installation of the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit add-on in your SAP ERP system.

The other two options, with the zero downtime service and with Core Data Services, are not valid methods of migrating data to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. The zero downtime service is a tool that enables you to upgrade your SAP S/4HANA system with minimal downtime, but it is not used for data migration3. Core Data Services (CDS) are a set of domain-specific languages and services for defining and consuming semantically rich data models, but they are not used for data migration4. References = Migrating Data to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition, Migrating Data with the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, Zero Downtime Service for SAP S/4HANA, Core Data Services (CDS)

In different deployment models, the responsibility for application management varies, with the customer typically taking on more responsibility in certain models:

Platform as a Service (PaaS):In this model, the customer is responsible for managing the applications they develop or deploy on the platform, even though the provider manages the underlying infrastructure, operating systems, and middleware.

On premise:In an on-premise deployment, the customer has full responsibility for managing both the applications and the infrastructure they run on. This includes maintenance, updates, security, and compliance for both the applications and the hardware/software infrastructure.

Private Cloud:Similar to on-premise deployments, customers in a private cloud model are typically responsible for managing their applications, including SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. The cloud provider may manage the cloud infrastructure and virtualization layer, but the customer often handles application-level management tasks, including updates, customization, and user management.

These deployment models contrast with Software as a Service (SaaS), where the service provider is generally responsible for managing the application, including its maintenance, updates, and availability.

 The initial list of known integrations is documented in the Business Driven Configuration Questionnaire (BDCQ). The BDCQ is a tool that helps you to capture the business requirements and scope of your SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition project. It contains a series of questions that cover different aspects of your business processes, such as organizational structure, master data, configuration settings, and integration scenarios. The BDCQ also provides guidance on the best practices and recommendations for your project12.

One of the sections in the BDCQ is the Integration section, where you can document the initial list of known integrations that are relevant for your project. The Integration section contains questions about the integration scenarios that you want to enable, such as cross-system process integration, data replication, data migration, and third-party integration. The Integration section also provides information on the available integration options, such as SAP Cloud Platform Integration, SAP API Business Hub, and SAP Cloud ALM13.

The initial list of known integrations is important for your project, as it helps you to identify the integration requirements, dependencies, and risks that need to be considered in the project planning and execution. The initial list of known integrations also helps you to select the appropriate integration tools and methods, and to align the integration scope with the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition roadmap and release cycles13.

Therefore, the correct answer is A, as the initial list of known integrations is documented in the BDCQ. References = 1 Business Driven Configuration Questionnaire - SAP Help Portal 2 Business Driven Configuration Questionnaire - SAP Community 3 SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Integration - SAP Help Portal

A public cloud is a type of cloud computing in which a third-party service provider makes computing resources available to users over the public Internet. Some characteristics of public cloud are:

Multi-tenant server: Public cloud uses shared infrastructure, where multiple users or organizations can access the same resources, such as compute, storage, or applications. The data and applications of each user are isolated and secured from others. This allows for efficient utilization of resources and scalability.

Lower total cost of ownership: Public cloud reduces the upfront and operational costs of IT, as users do not need to purchase, install, or maintain hardware or software. Users only pay for the resources they use, and can benefit from the economies of scale and continuous innovation of the cloud service provider.

References = What Is a Public Cloud? | Google Cloud, What is Public Cloud | IBM

 Industry cloud solutions are cloud-based solutions that address specific industry needs and challenges. They are designed to complement and extend the capabilities of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and other SAP solutions. You can find industry cloud solutions on the SAP Store, which is the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings. On the SAP Store, you can browse, discover, try, buy, and deploy industry cloud solutions that suit your business needs. References = SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, SAP Learning, SAP Store

A business role is assigned to a business user to provide access to business tasks. A business role can contain one or more business catalogs, which are predefined by SAP and contain the actual authorizations that allow users to access the apps contained in the catalog. Each business catalog bundles authorizations for a specific business area. You can tailor the access according to the needs of the business and for compliance purposes usingrestrictions. References = Finding the Required Business Roles and Business Catalogs for a Solution Process, Defining Business Roles for Production, Business Roles and Catalogs

Sandbox system: This is an optional system that can be used to explore the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition capabilities and features before the implementation project starts. It is not connected to the starter system or the test system and does not have any data migration or configuration tools. It can be refreshed on demand by the customer1.

Starter system: This is the first system that is provisioned for the customer after the contract is signed. It is used to perform the fit-to-standard workshops, where the customer validates the standard processes and identifies the gaps and requirements. It also serves as the configuration system, where the customer configures the business processes using the SAP Central Business Configuration tool. The starter system is connected to the test system and can transfer the configuration and master data to it2.

Test system: This is the second system that is provisioned for the customer after the starter system is configured. It is used to perform the integration testing, user acceptance testing, data migration, and cutover activities. It also serves as the production system, where the customer runs the live business processes after the go-live. The test system is connected to the starter system and can receive the configuration and master data from it3.

The systems that are not used to implement SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition for a customer are:

Trial system: This is a system that can be used to experience the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition solution for a limited time. It is not connected to any other system and does not have any data migration or configuration tools. It is not part of the implementation project and does not require a contract4.

Development system: This is a system that can be used to develop custom applications or extensions using the SAP Business Technology Platform. It is not part of the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition landscape and does not have any data migration or configuration tools. It requires a separate contract and license.

References = [SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition - System Landscape], [SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition - Setting up Systems and Authorizations], [SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition - Trial System], [SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition - Development System].