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

SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration addresses several buyer business requirements, including:

Subcontracting order- Supporting buyers in managing orders sent to suppliers for subcontracting activities.

Consigned inventory- Enabling buyers to manage inventory that is owned by the supplier until consumed.

Forecast visibility- Providing buyers with enhanced visibility into supplier forecasts to ensure better planning and alignment.

These features support diverse business scenarios and improve operational efficiency.

References: SAP Business Network -> Buyer Collaboration Features.

The "Period Indicator" field for a material is part of theMRP viewin the material master in SAP ERP. This field determines how periods are divided for planning purposes (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly). This is crucial for accurate material planning and for synchronizing material replenishment processes across the supply chain.

References: SAP Help Portal -> Material Master Data Maintenance -> MRP View Details.

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

TheProductActivityMessageis the designated cXML message used for transmitting forecast data from the buyer's SAP ERP system to SAP Business Network. This message conveys forecast details, including demand, supply, and inventory levels, ensuring that suppliers have the necessary data for planning.

Key Points:

Used to communicate planning data and forecasted requirements.

Allows suppliers to align their production and supply plans with the buyer’s forecast.

For additional details, refer to SAP's documentation on cXML messages and forecast collaboration:

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

SAP integrates with SAP Business Network using theSAP Cloud Integration Gateway/SAP Integration Suite Managed Gateway (B). This platform provides seamless connectivity between SAP systems and the network, supporting various integration scenarios, including supplier collaboration and order-to-cash processes.

Other options, such asEDI (A)andcXML (D), are communication protocols that may be used within specific integrations but are not the primary platforms for integration.POS (C)is unrelated to SAP Business Network integration.

The Return Purchase Order Collaboration Process provides the following feature to suppliers:

A. It allows the supplier to create credit memos: Suppliers can issue credit memos to buyers for returned goods, ensuring proper financial reconciliation.

Incorrect Options:

B, C, D: These actions are typically handled by the buyer or are not part of the supplier’s standard responsibilities in return collaboration.

Refer to:Return Purchase Order Features

Key aspects of the Consignment Collaboration Process include:

Consignment stock remains unpaid until used by the buyer (A)- Payment is only required upon consumption, ensuring cash flow efficiency.

Transfer of ownership and location (C)- Ownership changes when goods are consumed, defining a consignment movement.

References: SAP Business Network -> Consignment Process Overview.

For a subcontracting real-time consumption scenario, the supplier generates aComponent Consumption Document (D). This document records the actual usage of components provided by the buyer in the production process.

Key Functions:

Tracks real-time consumption.

Provides visibility into component utilization.

Relevant SAP documentation:Real-Time Component Consumption

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.

A Quality Inspection can be created in the following scenarios:

C. After invoice: Ensures quality checks align with invoicing records for traceability.

D. After GR (Goods Receipt) but before invoice: Allows inspection of received goods prior to invoicing, ensuring compliance with purchase conditions.

Incorrect Options:

A. Before ASN (Advanced Shipping Notification): Inspections cannot occur prior to shipment notifications.

B. Before order confirmation: Quality inspections are not relevant at this early stage.

For process timelines, consult SAP Business Network guidelines:

When a supplier sends an Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) in SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration, the system updates theIn-transitkey figure on the Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) planning collaboration screen. This reflects that the goods are on their way to the buyer'slocation but have not yet been received. The "In-transit" figure is critical for accurate supply chain visibility and ensures both buyer and supplier can track ongoing shipments.

References: SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration documentation, ASN processing workflows.

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

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

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

Documents created by a Copy Supplier in a Multi-Tier environment include:

B. Goods Receipt for Finished Goods: Acknowledges receipt of finished goods from the subcontractor.

D. Component Receipt: Tracks receipt of components sent for subcontracting.

E. Advance Ship Notice for finished goods: Notifies the buyer of goods ready for shipment.

Incorrect Options:

A. Invoice for Subcontracting Purchase Order: Not applicable for Copy Suppliers.

C. Invoice for component: Created by the primary supplier, not the Copy Supplier.

For more details:Multi-Tier Supplier Documentation

The following items are recorded on an Inspection Lot in SAP Business Network:

C. Usage Decision: This captures the final decision made regarding the inspected goods, such as acceptance or rejection.

D. Inspection Results: Detailed results of the inspection process, including recorded measurements or qualitative evaluations.

Incorrect Options:

A. Customer Complaint: This is managed through Quality Notifications, not Inspection Lots.

B. Quality Task: Tasks are associated with quality notifications and corrective actions.

For further details, refer to SAP's documentation:Inspection Lot Overview

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 Business Network Business Transaction Rules can be maintained at the following levels:

Default level (B): Applies rules that are universally applicable across all transactions unless overridden by more specific settings.

Supplier level (C): Allows configuration of rules specific to individual suppliers, catering to unique requirements or contractual agreements.

Supplier group level (E): Enables the grouping of suppliers and the application of common transaction rules to all members of the group.

The optionsCountry-based invoicing level (A)andBuyer group level (D)are not recognized levels for maintaining business transaction rules in SAP Business Network.

Valid values for a Usage Decision in Quality Inspection include:

B. Rejected: Indicates the inspected item does not meet quality standards.

C. Accepted: Confirms the item meets the required quality parameters.

D. Submitted: Reflects that the quality decision has been finalized and communicated.

Incorrect Options:

A. Not valuated: This is not a standard usage decision value.

E. Pending: Not a valid status for a usage decision.

For further reference, see SAP's Quality Inspection usage decision details:Usage Decision Documentation