CPQ-Specialist Salesforce Certified CPQ Specialist (WI25) Questions and Answers

 Requirement Overview:

A product must be priced as 10% of the total fixed-priced products on the Quote.

 Solution Details:

Option A:

Setting the Pricing Method to Percent of Total ensures the price is calculated as a percentage of the total value of other products.

The Subscription Pricing is left blank since it is not a subscription product.

Option D:

Set the Pricing Method to List and Subscription Pricing to Percent of Total to achieve the same result with flexibility for subscription-based products.

 Issue:

Quote Lines on Quote A are grouped incorrectly in the output document.

 Possible Causes:

C: Quote Line Groups: Existing Quote Line Groups on the Quote override the Group Field setting in the template.

D: Group Field in Template Section: The Group Field value in the Line Items template section may cause unexpected grouping.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: The Modified By field has no impact on template grouping.

B: Configuration Attributes like location affect product selection, not grouping in Quote templates.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Grouping behavior is explained in the Quote Templates and Line Item Configuration documentation ​.

 Requirement Overview:

When renewing Contracts with Premier Support, it must automatically be replaced with Premier Pro.

 Solution:

The Renewal Product field on the Product record allows admins to specify a replacement Product for renewals.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Premier Support Product record.

Populate the Renewal Product field with Premier Pro.

Save and test the renewal process to confirm Premier Pro replaces Premier Support on the Quote.

 Validation:

Ensure all renewal Quotes replace Premier Support with Premier Pro automatically.

 Requirement Overview:

Automatically split Orders by delivery location based on Quote Line Groups.

 Key Configurations:

Order by Quote Line Group: Ensures that each Quote Line Group generates a separate Order.

Ordered Field = TRUE: Triggers the creation of Orders for the Quote Lines.

 Steps to Configure:

Ensure the Order by Quote Line Group field is checked on the Quote.

Mark the Ordered field as TRUE.

Test the Order creation process to verify separate Orders are generated by location.

Tiered pricing in Salesforce CPQ applies a cumulative price where each tier has a marginal rate (e.g., $9 per unit above 100). This matches the scenario: $1,000 for 0-100 units, then $9/unit for 101-500, $8/unit for 501-1,000, and $7/unit above 1,000, building on the prior tier’s total (e.g., $4,600 at 500). Option B (Tiered) supports this incremental pricing model. Option A (Block) uses fixed prices per range, not cumulative rates. Option C (Segmented) isn’t a standard CPQ pricing method. Option D (List) applies a flat unit price, ignoring tiers. Salesforce CPQ documentation defines Tiered pricing for this use case.References: Salesforce CPQ Documentation - "Tiered Pricing" and "Pricing Methods".

 Requirement Overview:

A user must have the ability to approve any approval request, regardless of who the request is assigned to.

 Solution:

Granting the Modify All Data permission provides administrative privileges across all Salesforce objects, including the ability to approve any approval request in Advanced Approvals.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the user’s Profile or Permission Set.

Add the Modify All Data permission.

Save and test the user’s ability to approve any request.

 Validation:

Confirm the user can approve approval requests without assignment restrictions.

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers sells a Product exclusively as part of a bundle and does not want it to appear in the Product Selection screen.

 Solution:

The Component checkbox ensures the Product is only available as part of a bundle and is hidden from the general Product Selection screen.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Product Record for the item.

Select the Component checkbox.

Save the changes.

 Validation:

Confirm that the Product is not visible on the Product Selection screen but is available within its assigned bundles.

 Scenario Overview:

The Custom value for the Condition Met field allows for complex logical operations using a mix of AND/OR across multiple Price Conditions.

 Use Case:

When a Price Rule has three or more conditions and requires specific combinations of AND and OR logic, the Custom option is required.

 Implementation:

Navigate to the Price Rule.

Set Condition Met to Custom.

Specify the logic (e.g., (Condition 1 AND Condition 2) OR Condition 3).

 Validation:This ensures Salesforce CPQ evaluates the Price Rule as intended, supporting mixed logical conditions.

 Requirement:

Different profiles need to see distinct sets of fields in the Quote Line Editor.

 Solution:

Create two field sets on the Quote Line object, one for each profile.

Use a text formula field named EditLinesFieldSetName on the Quote object to dynamically return the appropriate field set name based on the user’s profile.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A & B: Field sets must be created on the Quote Line object, not the Quote object.

D: This duplicates C but introduces a typo or incorrect description in the explanation.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Field set configurations for the Quote Line Editor are detailed in CPQ Field Configuration Documentation ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers wants to use split Orders to manage fulfillment by separating items based on their shipping schedules.

 Key Considerations:

Component-type Options: When splitting Orders, component-type Options are treated independently and can be split into different Orders.

Bundle Structure: Splitting Orders does not maintain the bundle structure, meaning the parent-child relationships of the bundle are not preserved in the split Orders.

 Steps to Configure:

Ensure that the Order by Quote Line Group field or a custom grouping field is used to facilitate splitting the Orders based on shipment schedules.

 Validation:

Test the split Order functionality by creating a Quote with a hardware bundle and ensuring that the bundle and components can be split appropriately.

When a user performs a contract renewal and finds that the Price Book on the Renewal Opportunity or Quote is incorrect, the issue often arises due to the absence of a Price Book reference on the original Contract. To address this, the Renewal Pricebook ID field on the Contract must be populated. This field ensures the correct Price Book is carried over during the renewal process.

Step 1: Understand the Renewal Pricebook ID Field

Field Location: The SBQQ__RenewalPricebookId__c field is on the Contract object.

Purpose: It specifies which Price Book Salesforce CPQ should use for renewal quotes and opportunities created from the contract.

Without this field populated, Salesforce CPQ defaults to another Price Book, which can lead to inaccuracieste the Renewal Pricebook ID**

Access the Contract Record:

Navigate to the relevant Contract record in Salesforce.

Edit the Contract:

Populate the Renewal Pricebook ID field with the 18-digit Salesforce ID of the desired Price Book.

This ID corresponds to the Price Book you want Salesforce CPQ to apply during renewals.

Save the Changes:

Ensure the field is correctly updated and the changes are saved .

Step 3: **

Attempt the renewal process again by clicking Renew on the Contract.

Confirm that the Renewal Opportunity and associated Quote now reference the correct Price Book.

Step 4: Consider Automation for Future Accuracy

Automate Field Population:Use Process Builder or a Flow to automatically populate the Renewal Pricebook ID field based on the contract's associated Account or Opportunity. This reduces manual errors and ensures consistency.

Data Validation:Enforce validation rules to prevent contracts from being saved without a valid Renewal Pricebook ID .

By ensuring the Renewal Pricebook ID is coesolve the issue of incorrect Price Books during renewals and prevent similar occurrences in the future.

 Requirement Overview:

Ensure that the Configuration Attribute value is retained when reconfiguring a bundle.

 Solution:

Create a twin field on the Quote Line object with the same API name as the Configuration Attribute. This allows the value to persist and be passed between configurations.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to Setup > Object Manager > Quote Line.

Create a new custom field with the same API name as the Configuration Attribute.

Test the configuration to ensure the value persists during reconfiguration.

 Scenario:

The customer wants to increase the subscription quantity for the last month of the contract. The renewal Opportunity must reflect this change.

 Solution:

Generate an Order from the amendment Opportunity to capture the changes.

Contract the amendment Order to update the Contract.

Refresh the renewal Quote to synchronize the increased quantity.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B: Terminating the contract with a specific end date is unnecessary for this scenario.

C & D: Deleting Renewal Opportunities or Quotes adds unnecessary manual steps and risks data integrity.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The process for handling amendments and renewals is detailed in Amendments and Renewal Configuration Guidelines ​.

 Advanced Approvals Context:

The Opportunity Object is configured out-of-the-box to integrate fully with Advanced Approvals.

Other objects, like the CPQ Quote or Quote Line, may require additional customization.

 Functionality:

Advanced Approvals use Approval Rules, Chains, and Conditions to automate the approval process.

Predefined templates and configurations are readily available for the Opportunity Object.

 Validation:

After installation of the Advanced Approvals package, confirm the Opportunity Object's configuration. No additional setup is required for basic functionality​​.

 Dynamic Features:

A Dynamic Feature allows administrators to automatically update or populate Product Options for a bundle based on defined rules and conditions.

 Filter Product Rules:

Applying a Filter Product Rule ensures that only relevant or newly available products appear as options for the bundle. This reduces manual maintenance while keeping the bundle dynamic.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Dynamic Features and Filter Product Rules are part of advanced bundling techniques documented under Product Configuration ​.

 Requirement:

Set Product A’s price back to its List Price ($300) for a business unit account while ignoring parent account contracted pricing.

 Solution Steps:

Option B: Create a new contracted price record for Product A at $300 for the business unit account.

Option D: Mark the Ignore Parent Contracted Prices checkbox as TRUE on the business unit account to override inherited contracted pricing.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: This would affect all contracted prices under the parent account, which is not the desired behavior.

C: Creating a new contracted price with Ignore Parent Contracted Prices set to TRUE is redundant; the account-level setting (D) achieves this.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Contracted Pricing functionality, including parent-child account handling, is outlined in CPQ Pricing Guidelines ​.

 Subscription Term and List Price:

Subscription Product A has a Subscription Term of 6 months with a List Price of $100.

When added to a Quote with a Term of 12 months, the List Price is prorated to account for the longer term.

 Proration and Ranged Discount Schedule:

A Ranged Discount Schedule applies discounts based on quantity, volume, or term thresholds.

For the 12-month term, the price is prorated to $200 (2 times the List Price for 6 months).

The Discount Schedule applies a 25% discount to the prorated price, reducing it to $150.

 Regular Price Calculation:

The Regular Price reflects the discounted value after applying the Discount Schedule:Regular Price=200×(1−0.25)=150×0.5=75\text{Regular Price} = 200 \times (1 - 0.25) = 150 \times 0.5 = 75Regular Price=200×(1−0.25)=150×0.5=75.

 Key Salesforce CPQ Reference Points:

Ranged Discount Schedules modify the List Price based on configured thresholds .

Subscription Pricing Logic ensures correct proration for products with terms different from the Quote Term .

 Scenario:

A tiered pricing structure requires different amounts to be applied based on the quantity purchased.

 Solution:

Use a Discount Schedule with:

Type = Slab: Ensures different price amounts are applied for each tier.

Discount Unit = Amount: Specifies fixed dollar values for each tier.

 Why Other Options are Incorrect:

A, B: Block pricing is unsuitable because the requirement is tier-based, not fixed blocks.

C: Range type does not handle tiered pricing accurately.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Discount Schedules with Slab type are detailed in CPQ Discounting Guidelines ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Show or hide price-related data in the Quote PDF based on the Primary Checkbox field value.

 Solution Details:

The Conditional Print Field on Template Sections enables dynamic visibility.

Add the Primary Checkbox as a reference in the Conditional Print Field for the section containing price-related columns.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Quote Template.

Locate the section containing price-related data.

Set the Conditional Print Field to reference the Primary Checkbox.

 Validation:

Generate PDFs with the Primary checkbox set to both True and False and confirm the expected visibility of pricing data.

 Requirement:

Ensure that products available for selection are filtered by the Quote’s currency.

 Solution:

CPQ filters products based on the Price Book Entries associated with the Opportunity/Quote’s currency.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Active currencies do not determine product availability.

B: Dated Exchange Rates do not affect product selection directly.

C: Products with a zero Pricebook Entry are not valid for selection.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Multi-currency product selection is documented in CPQ Multi-Currency Configuration ​.

 Requirement:Populate a Configuration Attribute with a dynamic value when the configurator page loads.

 Solution Mechanics:

Process Builder can be used to dynamically set values on records based on predefined logic.

By targeting the Product Option field, which maps to the Configuration Attribute, Process Builder ensures that the value is set upon record creation.

 Steps to Implement:

Create a new Process Builder.

Trigger on the creation of the Quote Line record (or related record based on Configuration Attribute setup).

Define criteria to determine the dynamic value.

Use the Update Records action to populate the Product Option field with the default value.

 Advantages of Process Builder:

Allows for dynamic and conditional logic.

Automates the default value population without user intervention.

 Testing and Validation:

Create a test bundle with the Configuration Attribute.

Load the configurator and verify that the attribute is pre-populated.

 Requirement Overview:

Reference specific Error Condition records in the Advanced Condition field of a Product Rule.

 Solution:

Use the Index field value from the Error Condition record in the Advanced Condition formula.

 Example:

If the Index field value is 1 for a specific Error Condition, reference it as 1 in the Advanced Condition (e.g., 1 AND 2).

 Requirement:

Users must view and select product options by scrolling on a single page.

 Solution Details:

Setting the Option Layout to Sections groups options into expandable/collapsible sections.

This creates a scrollable view without navigating multiple pages.

 Steps to Update:

Go to the parent Product Record.

Update the Option Layout field to Sections.

 Validation:Test the configuration in the Quote Line Editor. Options should now appear grouped by sections​​.

 Requirement Overview:

Migrate new CPQ functionality from a sandbox, ensuring that record relationships are preserved.

 Migration Sequence:

Products: Base level of the bundle.

Options: Product Options depend on the Product.

Attributes: Attributes are referenced by Product Options.

Rules: Product Rules depend on Products, Options, and Attributes.

 Steps to Migrate:

Export and import Products first.

Migrate Options, followed by Attributes, and finally Rules.

 Validation:

Test the migrated functionality to ensure all dependencies and relationships are intact.

 Requirement:

Allow users to choose options and define quantities during bundle configuration.

 Configuration Types:

None (A): Users can freely choose options and set quantities.

Allowed (C): Users can choose options and optionally set quantities.

Required (E): Users must configure the options and define quantities.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B: Configurable is not a valid value for the Configuration Type field.

D: Disabled prevents any configuration, which contradicts the requirement.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuration Types are documented under Bundle Configuration Guidelines ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers wants the Shipping Plus product to appear at the top of the Product Selection list.

 Key Configuration:

The Sort Order field determines the sequence of Products in Product Selection.

Products with lower numerical Sort Order values appear at the top.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Product Record for Shipping Plus.

Set the Sort Order field to the lowest available value (e.g., 1).

Save and test the configuration in the Product Selection screen.

 Validation:

Ensure that Shipping Plus appears at the top of the Product Selection list.

In Salesforce CPQ, amendments adjust subscription quantities incrementally. The original sale (Quote Line and Subscription) is 100. The first amendment reduces to 80, a decrease of 20, so the Quote Line is 80 (absolute), and the Subscription delta is -20 (reflecting the change). The second amendment increases to 120, an increase of 40 from 80, so the Quote Line is 120, and the Subscription delta is 40. Subscription quantities in amendments show the net change (-20, 40) rather than absolute values (80, 120), aligning with CPQ’s amendment mechanics. Option B correctly reflects this: Quote Lines (100, 80, 120) show user-facing totals, while Subscriptions (100, -20, 40) show deltas. Salesforce CPQ documentation explains this behavior in amendment scenarios.References: Salesforce CPQ Documentation - "Amending Contracts" and "Subscription Quantity Handling".

Understanding the Requirement:

Universal Containers needs Product Option A to be automatically included with Product B during the configuration.

Sales reps should not be able to remove Product Option A.

Salesforce CPQ Mechanism:

The Required field on a Product Option ensures that it is mandatory within a bundle and cannot be deselected by the user during configuration.

Field Behavior:

When the Required checkbox is selected for a Product Option:

The option is always included in the bundle configuration.

Users cannot remove or modify it unless additional automation (like a product rule) overrides this setting.

Configuration Steps:

Navigate to the Product Option A record associated with Product B in Salesforce CPQ.

Select the Required checkbox and save the changes.

Ensure that no conflicting product or price rules exist that could affect this behavior.

Field Alternatives and Clarifications:

Bundled: Sets the option as a part of the bundle, but this primarily affects pricing (sets price to zero) and doesn't enforce inclusion.

Quantity Editable: Allows control over whether users can adjust the quantity but does not prevent removal.

Selected: Preselects the option during configuration but still allows users to deselect it.

Verification and Testing:

Create a test configuration with Product B as the parent and verify that Product A is always included in the bundle.

Attempt to remove Product A to confirm that it is not possible.

References:

Verified from Salesforce CPQ official guidelines on "Required" field functionality for Product Options​​.

 Requirement:

Ensure a Product Rule fires only within a specific bundle.

 Solution:

Associating the Configuration Rule with the Parent Product ensures that the rule executes only during configuration of the specified bundle.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A, B, C: Associating the rule with Product records, Features, or Options does not scope the rule specifically to the parent bundle.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuration Rules and their association with Parent Products are documented in CPQ Configuration Rule Guidelines ​.

 Requirement:

Amend an active contract and adjust prices for subscriptions and assets based on new discounts.

 Solution:

Use the Amend Contract process.

Adjust prices for subscriptions or assets directly by modifying the Net Price or Price field.

Use the Refresh Prices button to apply changes to the amended contract.

 Why Other Options are Incorrect:

A: Cloning Quote Lines is unnecessary and inefficient for contract amendments.

B: Changing the contract status to Draft is not supported in standard CPQ.

D: Creating a new Price Book is not required for this use case.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The Amendments Process is extensively documented in CPQ Subscription Management ​.

 Requirement:

Clients can negotiate a discount for Product A until a specified date before contract activation.

 Relevant Fields on the Contracted Price Record:

Product: Identifies Product A as the subject of the negotiated price.

Expiration Date: Specifies the end of the discount eligibility period.

Discount: Sets the agreed discount percentage for the negotiated price.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Contracted Price Record management is key to implementing client-specific pricing strategies ​.

 Scenario:

The Create Order button generates an Order with half the Quote Lines, and the Ordered checkbox is selected.

 Outcome:

When the Ordered checkbox is checked, remaining Quote Lines are eligible for a new Order. A second Order will be generated for the remaining lines.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: An Order without Order Products is invalid in this scenario.

C: No error is thrown because multiple Orders are allowed from the Quote.

D: Existing Orders are not updated with new Quote Lines.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The behavior of the Create Order button is detailed in CPQ Order Management documentation ​.

 Requirement Overview:

The Require Approved Quote setting prevents certain records from being created without an approved Quote.

 Solution Details:

When this setting is enabled, Salesforce CPQ blocks the creation of Order records unless the associated Quote has been approved.

 Validation:

Test by attempting to create an Order from an unapproved Quote and confirming that the system blocks the action.

 Scenario Overview:

A Product Rule triggers the addition of the Conference Pass Product when a related Product is selected.

 Key Trigger Mechanism:

Product Rules with an Action to add products execute as soon as the user selects a Product on the Quote.

 Steps to Verify:

Navigate to the Product Rule for the Conference Pass.

Ensure the Evaluation Event is set to fire On Initialization or Selection.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Product Rules are typically triggered based on user actions such as adding Products or configuring attributes​​.

 Requirement:

Group products in collapsible sections based on Product Family in the Add Products page.

 Solution:

Set the Product Results Group Field Name in Additional Settings to Product Family. This groups products by their Product Family in the Add Products page.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Solution Groups apply to Quote Lines, not the Add Products page.

B: Adding fields to the Search Results Field Set does not enable grouping functionality.

C: The Product Search Plugin is unrelated to grouping.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuring product grouping is detailed in CPQ Product Search and Results Configuration ​.

 Field Location and API Name:

The custom text field Additional_Text__c resides on the Quote object.

In Salesforce CPQ, the correct syntax to reference fields in HTML templates is to use the merge field syntax appropriate to the object.

 Syntax Explanation:

{!quote.Additional_Text__c} directly references the field from the Quote object in a format recognized by the CPQ document generation engine.

Alternative options such as {ISBQQ__Quote__r.Additional_Text__c} reference lookup relationships and do not apply here.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

As per the Quote Template Content documentation, use the merge fields directly associated with the object being utilized in the template ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Ensure the Standard Warranty (a Percent of Total product) generates an Order Product when a partial Order is created.

 Solution:

When generating a partial Order, selecting a Shipping Container product triggers the automatic creation of a Standard Warranty Order Product, as the warranty is based on the container’s Net Price.

 Steps to Test:

Add a Shipping Container Quote Line and the Standard Warranty Quote Line to a Quote.

Create a partial Order, selecting the Shipping Container.

Verify that the Standard Warranty Order Product is generated.

 Requirement:

Deploy Price Rules with Lookup Queries that reference a new Rental Rates object.

 Best Practices for Deployment Order:

Step 1: Rental Rates: Deploy the object and data it references first to ensure lookup data is available.

Step 2: Price Rules: Deploy Price Rules to establish the logic governing pricing calculations.

Step 3: Price Conditions: These evaluate criteria for the rules to execute.

Step 4: Lookup Queries: Queries must reference both the object and conditions, so deploy them after both.

Step 5: Price Actions: Set last to ensure that the actions triggered by the rules execute correctly.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A, B, D: Deploying Lookup Queries or Price Actions before Rental Rates or Price Rules may cause execution errors due to missing references.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Best practices for deploying CPQ Price Rules and Lookup Queries are detailed in Salesforce documentation ​.

 Requirement:

Ensure that quotes are recalculated with current information prior to approval without reopening the Quote Line Editor.

 Solution:

Option A: Adding or modifying a field in the Calculating Fields Field Set automatically triggers recalculation for quotes.

Option C: Including the Calculate button on the quote layout provides users with a manual option to trigger recalculation before approval.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B and D: These require additional customization (e.g., creating a custom Lightning button or Flow) and are not standard CPQ features.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The Calculating Fields Field Set and Calculate Button functionalities are well-documented as standard CPQ tools ​.

 Dynamic SKU Generation:

A dynamic SKU is created based on user choices during the configuration process. This requires fields that define patterns and positions for combining components into a single SKU.

 Required Fields:

Component Code Position: Determines the position of each component in the SKU.

Component Code: Represents individual product codes that contribute to the SKU.

Configured Code Pattern: Defines the overall pattern of the dynamically generated SKU.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Dynamic SKU creation is described under Configuration and Product Bundling Guidelines ​.

 Potential Causes:

Component Checkbox: Products marked as Components are typically excluded from being directly selectable in the Product Selection screen unless part of a bundle .

Search Filter: Custom Search Filters on the Add Products button limit the display of products based on criteria such as product attributes or field values.

 Excluded Reasons:

Hidden Checkbox: This is generally used to hide products from the Quote Line Editor, not the Product Selection screen.

Custom Action Condition: While these can limit the Add Products button's visibility, they do not directly affect individual product visibility.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference Points:

Documentation on Product Selection Behavior and Search Filters confirms these behaviors ​.

Block pricing in Salesforce CPQ is used when a fixed price applies to a quantity range, as in this tiered pricing scenario (e.g., $1,800 for 6-10 licenses). Option A sets the Pricing Method to "Block" on the Product, enabling this model. Option E involves creating Block Pricing records for each tier (e.g., 1-5 = $1,000), defining the fixed prices. Option B (Non Discountable = True) ensures no further discounts apply, meeting the requirement. Option C (Fixed Price) applies a single price regardless of quantity, not tiered pricing. Option D (Slab Discount Schedule) is for percentage-based discounts, not fixed block prices. Salesforce CPQ documentation validates this setup for block pricing.References: Salesforce CPQ Documentation - "Block Pricing" and "Pricing Methods".

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers wants to sell monthly subscriptions and round additional days up to the nearest month when calculating prorated prices.

 Solution Details:

Subscription Term Unit = Month: Ensures that subscriptions are billed on a monthly basis.

Subscription Prorate Precision = Month: Rounds up additional days to the next month.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to CPQ Package Settings > Subscription and Renewal Settings.

Set the Subscription Term Unit to Month.

Set the Subscription Prorate Precision to Month.

Save and test the configuration by creating a Quote with subscription products.

 Validation:

Ensure that additional days are rounded up to the next month in the prorated pricing calculation​​.

When amending a contract in Salesforce CPQ, the net pricing of products can sometimes appear incorrect, especially when quantities are adjusted on existing subscriptions. The "Revised Quantity" field on the Subscription record is used during amendments to reflect the updated quantity of a subscription product after the amendment. If this field is set incorrectly or unexpectedly (e.g., manually or via automation), it can override the expected quantity and cause discrepancies in pricing calculations, especially for existing products. This aligns with the scenario where the issue only occurs when quantities are adjusted on existing products. Option B (Price Rule firing On Calculate) could affect pricing but typically wouldn’t target only existing products or cause quantity-specific issues unless explicitly designed to do so. Option C (Price Rule firing Before Calculate) might alter pricing but wouldn’t directly tie to quantity adjustments on amendments. Option D (Discount Schedule with Cross Order unselected) affects pricing tiers but isn’t directly related to amendment quantity adjustments. Per Salesforce CPQ documentation, the "Revised Quantity" field is a key factor in amendment scenarios impacting pricing consistency.References: Salesforce CPQ Documentation - "Amending Subscriptions" and "Subscription Fields" (Revised Quantity).

 Considerations for Authorizing Calculation Service:

The Calculation Service must be authorized by a user who has sufficient privileges and stable permissions.

 Solution Steps:

Option B: Use a non-human admin user (e.g., an integration user) to authorize the Calculation Service. This ensures consistent access and avoids disruptions due to personnel changes.

Option C: Place the user at the top of the Role Hierarchy to ensure full visibility and access across relevant objects.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Proper user configuration for the Calculation Service is outlined in the CPQ Authorization Guidelines ​.

 Requirement Overview:

A Percent of Total option in a multi-level bundle must calculate its value based on other options in the same level.

 Key Configuration:

The Percent of Total Scope field determines the scope of the calculation.

Setting it to Components limits the calculation to options within the same bundle level.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Product Option record for the Percent of Total option.

Set Percent of Total Scope to Components.

 Validation:

Add the bundle to a Quote and verify that the Percent of Total calculation includes only the options at the same level.

 Evaluation Order Logic:

Calculator Evaluation Events determine when a rule is executed:

On Initialization: Executes before other events.

Before Calculate: Executes before the calculation phase.

On Calculate: Executes during the calculation phase.

Evaluation Order: Within the same event phase, rules execute based on their Evaluation Order (lower numbers execute first).

 Why Rule B Executes First:

Rule B uses the On Initialization event, which precedes all other events, regardless of the Evaluation Order.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A, B, and C: Rules with Before Calculate or On Calculate events execute after On Initialization.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Pricing rule evaluation is covered in the CPQ Pricing Logic Guidelines ​.

Requirement:

Prevent users from reconfiguring a bundle after its initial configuration.

Solution:

Set Configuration Type to Allowed to permit configuration during initial setup.

Set Configuration Event to Add to allow configuration only when the product is added, blocking reconfiguration later.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Disabled blocks all configuration, including initial setup.

B: Configuration Event = Always allows continuous reconfiguration.

D: Reconfigure Line Custom Action is unrelated to this requirement.

Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuration Type and Event settings are documented in Bundle Configuration ​.

 Issue:

Sales reps experience excessive horizontal scrolling to access the Clone and Delete actions in the Quote Line Editor.

 Solution:

Quote Line Editor Drawers provide a compact and user-friendly way to access actions without excessive scrolling.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to Setup > Custom Actions.

Configure the Clone and Delete actions to appear in the Quote Line Editor drawers.

 Validation:

Open the Quote Line Editor and confirm that the actions are accessible without horizontal scrolling.

 Scenario:

Automatically select the Diamond Warranty Option in the child bundle if Premium Container is selected in the parent bundle and no warranty is selected.

 Solution:

Child Bundle Condition Level = 1: Ensures the condition applies at the child bundle level.

Child Bundle Action Level = None: Prevents overwriting user-selected options but enables automatic defaulting when none are selected.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B & C: Setting inappropriate levels may lead to overwriting user selections or incorrect rule execution.

D: Setting both levels to None results in no action or condition enforcement.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuration rules and child bundle handling are outlined in CPQ Bundle Configuration Guidelines ​

Background Context:When amending a contract in Salesforce CPQ, issues with net pricing arise if the amendment impacts existing subscription products. Subscription products often rely on Discount Schedules for calculating discounts, especially when quantity changes. The "Cross Order" field on Discount Schedules ensures discounts account for cumulative quantities across multiple orders or contracts.

Problem Analysis:

The reported issue involves incorrect net pricing specifically when the quantity of existing products is adjusted during contract amendments.

This aligns with the functionality of Discount Schedules, where the total quantity determines the discount applied. Without "Cross Order" enabled, Salesforce CPQ considers only the current order's quantities rather than aggregating across orders.

Root Cause Identification:

Discount Schedule and Cross Order:If the Discount Schedule associated with these products does not have "Cross Order" enabled, any amendments won't consider cumulative quantities. Instead, the system recalculates based on only the new or adjusted quantities, leading to incorrect net pricing.

Supporting Evidence:

Salesforce documentation highlights that Cross Order must be selected in the Discount Schedule for accurate discount calculations across multiple orders or contracts. Otherwise, amendments operate in isolation​​.

The feature ensures that ongoing contracts retain accurate pricing based on total historical quantities.

Recommended Resolution:

Navigate to the Discount Schedule associated with the affected products.

Verify and enable the Cross Order checkbox:

Go to Setup > Discount Schedules.

Locate the relevant Discount Schedule.

Edit the schedule and enable Cross Order.

Test the functionality by amending the contract and verifying the net pricing calculations.

Preventative Actions:

For all subscription-based products relying on Discount Schedules, ensure Cross Order is enabled during initial configuration.

Provide training to Salesforce CPQ admins to understand the implications of Discount Schedule settings on pricing.

By following these steps and verifying the Discount Schedule configuration, the issue can be resolved, ensuring consistent and accurate net pricing during contract amendments.

 Requirement:

Restrict the products visible during the configuration of a dynamic bundle.

 Solution:

Use a Default Filter in a Product Rule. This ensures only the specified set of products is displayed in the configurator for the dynamic bundle.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Optional filter is not a valid Product Action.

B: The Show action determines visibility but does not enforce restrictions on selections dynamically.

D: Enable action is used to activate a previously disabled product but does not filter selections.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Dynamic bundles and filtering actions are detailed in CPQ Product Rule Configuration Guidelines ​.

 Requirement:

Ensure the correct Distributor Discount is applied to Quote Lines based on the distributor's Discount_Level__c field value.

 Solution:

Configurator Scoped Price Rule:

A Price Condition checks whether the SBQQ__Quote__r.Distributor__c field is populated.

If the field is blank, the rule does not execute.

Price Action:

Injects the value of the Discount_Level__c field from the Distributor account into the Quote Line's SBQQ__DistributorDiscount__c field.

 Why Option A is Correct:

Configurator Scope ensures the rule is evaluated during configuration, applying discounts dynamically as the Quote is edited.

 Why Option B is Incorrect:

Calculator Scoped Price Rules execute during calculations (not configuration), which may result in delayed discount updates.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Price Rules and their scopes are documented in the CPQ Pricing Logic Configuration ​.

 Requirement:

Streamline the Quote Line Editor by enabling automatic calculations after each change.

 Solution:

Enabling the Calculate Immediately setting in Managed Package Settings ensures calculations are triggered automatically whenever changes are made in the Quote Line Editor.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: The Legacy Calculator setting is outdated and not related to automatic calculations.

B: Quick Calculate is a manual process that does not meet the requirement for automatic recalculation.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The Calculate Immediately Setting is described in the CPQ Managed Package Settings documentation ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers needs to attach required PDF documents stored in Salesforce Documents to the Quote output.

 Solution:

Use the Additional Document feature on the Quote Template to include PDF files in the generated output.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Quote Template.

Create an Additional Document for each required PDF:

Reference the document stored in Salesforce.

Save the Quote Template.

 Validation:

Generate a Quote document and confirm that the Additional Documents are included as attachments.

 Data Import Order for Quote Templates:

Salesforce CPQ requires Quote Template data to be imported in a structured order to ensure that relationships between objects are correctly established.

Quote Template: Base structure for the quote document.

Template Sections: Define sections of the quote.

Line Columns: Specify how data appears in tables within the quote.

Template Content: Includes HTML and text for the quote layout.

Quote Terms: Define legal or contractual terms.

Term Conditions: Conditions related to the terms.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Best practices for Quote Template imports align with Salesforce CPQ implementation guides for maintaining dependencies .

 Requirement Overview:

A group of users should receive Approval requests simultaneously, and only one user's response is required to approve.

 Key Configuration:

Use a Group ID to associate the group of approvers.

Setting Unanimous = False ensures that only one approval is needed to proceed.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Approver Record related to the Approval Rule.

Reference the appropriate Group ID.

Set the Unanimous checkbox to False.

 Validation:

Test the Approval process by submitting a Quote for approval and confirming that one approval suffices.