C_THR92_2505 SAP Certified Associate - SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics: Reporting Questions and Answers

Canvas Page Requirements

Custom Image: Displays the required image.

User Editable Title: Requires a text component that supports user editing.

Current Date: Requires a component capable of dynamically displaying the date.

Explanation of Correct Answers

A: Two rich text components can be used—one for the title and another for the current date.

D: A combination of a rich text component (for the title) and a simple text component (for the date) also satisfies the requirement.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B: A single simple text component cannot provide both the editable title and the date.

C: A single rich text component cannot accommodate all requirements simultaneously.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Canvas Reports Guide

Error Analysis

Calculated columns in Query Designer require the correct data type to be specified based on the formula. If the selected data type does not match the formula's expected output, an error occurs.

Why the Error Occurs

The formula appears to involve a calculation related to dates. If the data type is not set to a compatible format (e.g., "Number" or "Date"), the calculation fails.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Incorrect Dynamic Date Variable): The issue is not with the date variable but with the data type.

B (If-Then-Else Statement): Such a statement is unnecessary in the given formula.

C (Negative Result): Negative results are not inherently problematic unless restricted by the data type.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Calculated Columns Guide

Schema and Table Relationships

In SAP SuccessFactors Story Reporting, tables are only displayed in the Available Data section if they have a direct relationship or join with the selected starting table (in this case, Basic User Information).

Why the 2019 Performance Review Table is Missing

Since the Basic User Information table is selected, only tables directly related to it will appear. The 2019 Performance Review Table is likely not joined directly to the User schema.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B (No Report Object Configuration Entity record): The table is present in the schema, so it must have a valid ROCE record.

C (No RBP permission): This would prevent any access to the table but does not explain its absence from the Available Data section.

D (No data access permission): This would restrict data access, not the visibility of the table.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Story Reporting Guide

In SAP SuccessFactors Report Distributor, scheduled bundles are used to deliver reports to predefined destinations. The valid destinations include:

Run Offline (C):

This option allows reports to be generated and stored in the "My Jobs" section of the user who scheduled the report.

It is particularly useful for large reports that take time to generate.

FTP (D):

Reports can be sent directly to an external server using FTP (File Transfer Protocol).

This requires configuring FTP server details in the system before scheduling the bundle.

E-Mail (E):

Reports can be sent to recipients via email as attachments.

You need to specify valid email addresses during report scheduling.

Issue with Static Date Filters:

If the query uses a static date filter (e.g., a specific range like "January 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023"), the report will not reflect the most recent data as the filter restricts results to the defined date range.

Resolution:

Update the query to use dynamic date filters (e.g., "Last 30 Days" or "Current Year") to ensure the pivot table includes the latest data.

Exporting Multipage Reports

Canvas reports support exporting multipage reports in formats that preserve the layout and design, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PDF.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A. Microsoft Excel: Canvas reports do not support exporting multipage layouts to Excel.

C. XML Format: XML is not supported for multipage exports.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Canvas Reports Export Options

Saving Chart States in a Story ReportSAP SuccessFactors Story Reports provide the ability to save states or views for specific visualizations.

Explanation of Correct Answers

B. View the chart in explorer mode, and choose + New View: Explorer mode allows creating a custom view of the chart with selected filters or dimensions.

C. Select the chart on the canvas, view the bookmark menu, and choose Bookmark Current State: Bookmarking saves the current state of the chart for easy retrieval later.

Explanation of Incorrect Answers

A. Export: Exporting does not save the state; it simply downloads the chart.

D. Explorer Mode Export: Similar to A, this does not save the state but generates an export file.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Story Reporting Guide

Reporting Menu (A):

Users can access shared canvas reports directly from the Reporting Menu in SAP SuccessFactors.

Report Center (D):

The primary location for managing and accessing all types of reports, including shared canvas reports, is the Report Center.

Runtime Filters (A):

These are filters that the user is prompted to set when executing a report. The user can define filter criteria dynamically at runtime.

People Scope (D):

This filter type allows reports to be filtered based on groups or populations defined in the user’s permissions, such as specific departments or locations.

Interactive Widgets

Interactive widgets provide customization options for report consumers, enhancing user experience.

Actions Allowed

C (Show/hide labels): Enables users to toggle labels for clarity or preference.

D (Add/delete widgets): Allows users to modify the visual layout by adding or removing widgets.

E (Freeze table rows/columns): Helps users lock rows/columns for easier data navigation.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Adjust filters within controls): Filters are generally predefined by the report designer.

B (Switch between edit and view mode): Consumers typically do not have edit permissions.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Story and Widget Documentation

Required Permissions OverviewTo create a canvas report on Employee Profile data using the Detailed Reporting tool, specific permissions must be granted in SAP SuccessFactors Report Center.

Explanation of Correct Answers

B. Canvas Designer: This permission is required to access and use the Canvas Designer tool for creating advanced reports.

C. Create Reports: Employee Profile: This permission allows users to generate reports specifically based on Employee Profile data.

E. Report Center: This grants access to the Report Center where all reporting activities, including creating and managing reports, are carried out.

Explanation of Incorrect Answers

A. Canvas Designer Admin: This permission is for administrative control over Canvas Designer, not necessarily for report creation.

D. Run Report: Employee Profile: This is for running reports, not creating them.

References

SAP Help Portal: Reporting Permissions

SAP SuccessFactors Admin Guide

Understanding Time Filters in Query Designer

When creating a query, time filters determine the scope of the data retrieved. Filters such as As of Date or Dynamic Date often default to "Today," which retrieves only current records.

Reason for Current Records Only

Option B: The Compensation table filter is explicitly set to As of Date > Dynamic Date: Today. This restricts the results to only the current compensation records.

Option D: The Job Information filter is configured to match records with the effective start date equal to today, which also limits the results to current data.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A: This filter applies to Job Information, not Compensation, and does not explain why only current compensation records are retrieved.

C: "Same Filter as First Table" would align filters between tables, but does not necessarily restrict to current data.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Query Designer Guide

Concatenate (B):

Text columns can be concatenated, combining multiple values into a single string.

Distinct Count (D):

This function counts the number of unique entries in the text column.

Requirements for Reportable Custom Blocks

A custom block in People Profile needs to satisfy specific criteria to be included in reports in Story.

Option A: The MDF object must be associated with a schema as a root object to ensure the data structure is accessible in the reporting layer.

Option C: The externalCode field must have the correct data type, such as Generic Object, to ensure proper data mapping.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B: MDF objects can be linked to other schemas; this does not affect their reportability.

D: The externalCode does not necessarily need to be of datatype User for the custom block to be reportable.

References

SAP SuccessFactors People Profile Configuration Guide

To meet the specified query requirements in Advanced Reporting:

Duplicate the Compensation Table (B):

You must duplicate the table to represent Base Salary and Bonus as separate columns. Each instance of the table focuses on one pay component.

Configure a Table Restriction of the Compensation Table (C):

Apply restrictions to filter the data in each duplicated table to only include the specific pay component (e.g., Base Salary in one table and Bonus in the other).

Printable Chart with Custom Formatting Requirements (C):

BIRT enables creating highly customized printable charts with advanced formatting options. This is especially useful for meeting specific presentation or branding requirements in report outputs.

Advanced Cell-Level Formulas (D):

BIRT provides capabilities to apply complex cell-level formulas, allowing for advanced calculations, conditional formatting, and logic within table reports.

Enabling Live Data Source

The Platform Client setting in Provisioning is required to enable the Live data source, which allows real-time data retrieval for reports.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B (EC Client): Pertains to Employee Central but does not enable live data.

C (Workforce Analytics Client): Relates to Workforce Analytics, not live data.

D (LMS Client API): Specific to Learning Management System data integration.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Provisioning Guide

To include the Assignment Date of a Company Car in your query:

In Job Information Table, Expand the Company Car Field (A):

Open the Job Information table in Query Designer.

Locate the Company Car field and expand it to access related fields and data.

In the Company Car Table, Select the Assignment Date Field (D):

Add the Company Car table from the related tables section to the query.

Select the Assignment Date field from the Company Car table to include it in the query output.

Row Level Permissions Overview:

In SAP SuccessFactors Table Reports, row-level permissions control which rows of data a user can access based on their role-based permissions (RBP).

These permissions depend on the combination of the user’s View permissions (fields they are allowed to see) and Target Population (the subset of employees they are authorized to access).

How It Works:

The system evaluates both the target population and the view permissions to determine the rows visible to the user in a table report.

For example, if a manager has access to employees in their team but no view permissions for compensation fields, the data rows related to compensation will not be visible.

To enable a filter to update multiple charts using linked analysis in a Story report:

Same Data Source (C):

All the charts must share the same data source to allow consistent filtering and updates across the visuals.

Linked Dimensions in Data Sources (D):

If the charts use different data sources, those sources must contain linked dimensions to allow the filter to propagate changes.

In a Simple Text component within SAP SuccessFactors:

Upload an Image to Display Before or After the Text (B):

You can enhance the text component by adding images that appear before or after the text for visual emphasis.

Select Background Color, Numeric List Options, and Indentation (C):

Customizing background color, applying numbered lists, and adjusting indentation are supported for formatting text.

Select Font, Font Size, and Font Style Options (D):

Full control over text appearance, including font, size, and style, is provided in the Simple Text component.