Question #1
Which of the following are possible configuration steps when setting up the alert monitor in Advanced Planning? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . Create an object selection variant for priority-category-related alerts.
- B . Assign the alert profile to the overall profile.
- C . Create an object selection variant for production-planning-related alerts.
- D . Assign the overall profile to the authorization profile.
Correct Answer: B, D
B, D
Explanation:
The alert monitor in Advanced Planning allows you to monitor and analyze the planning situation and identify any problems or deviations from the desired state.
To use the alert monitor, you need to configure the following elements:
Overall profile: This defines the scope and content of the alert monitor, such as the planning objects, the alert types, the alert categories, and the alert levels. You can assign one or more alert profiles to an overall profile to specify the alerts that you want to monitor.
Alert profile: This defines the criteria and parameters for generating alerts, such as the time horizon, the planning version, the planning mode, and the alert threshold. You can create different alert profiles for different planning scenarios or objectives.
Authorization profile: This defines the access rights and restrictions for the alert monitor, such as the planning objects, the locations, the products, and the resources that a user can view or edit. You can assign an overall profile to an authorization profile to control which alerts a user can see or process. Therefore, to set up the alert monitor, you need to assign the alert profile to the overall profile (B) and assign the overall profile to the authorization profile (D). Creating an object selection variant for priority-category-related alerts (A) or production-planning-related alerts © is not a configuration step, but a selection option in the alert monitor to filter the alerts by different criteria.
B, D
Explanation:
The alert monitor in Advanced Planning allows you to monitor and analyze the planning situation and identify any problems or deviations from the desired state.
To use the alert monitor, you need to configure the following elements:
Overall profile: This defines the scope and content of the alert monitor, such as the planning objects, the alert types, the alert categories, and the alert levels. You can assign one or more alert profiles to an overall profile to specify the alerts that you want to monitor.
Alert profile: This defines the criteria and parameters for generating alerts, such as the time horizon, the planning version, the planning mode, and the alert threshold. You can create different alert profiles for different planning scenarios or objectives.
Authorization profile: This defines the access rights and restrictions for the alert monitor, such as the planning objects, the locations, the products, and the resources that a user can view or edit. You can assign an overall profile to an authorization profile to control which alerts a user can see or process. Therefore, to set up the alert monitor, you need to assign the alert profile to the overall profile (B) and assign the overall profile to the authorization profile (D). Creating an object selection variant for priority-category-related alerts (A) or production-planning-related alerts © is not a configuration step, but a selection option in the alert monitor to filter the alerts by different criteria.
Question #2
where does the system check master data selection settings during the creation of planned orders and production orders? Note: There are 3 Correct answers to this question.
- A . in the bill of material (BOM)
- B . in the work centers
- C . in the MRP controller
- D . In the routing
- E . in the production version
Correct Answer: A, D , E
A, D , E
Explanation:
The system checks the master data selection settings during the creation of planned orders and production orders in the following places:
In the bill of material (BOM), the system checks the selection ID, which determines which alternative BOM is selected for the material. The selection ID can be maintained in the material master or in the production version.
In the routing, the system checks the selection ID, which determines which alternative routing is selected for the material. The selection ID can be maintained in the material master or in the production version.
In the production version, the system checks the validity period, the lot size, and the selection profile, which determine whether the production version is valid and applicable for the material. The production version combines the BOM and the routing for a material and can be maintained in the material master or in the production version master data.
Reference: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Planning & Scheduling – Implementation Guide, page 16; [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 75.
A, D , E
Explanation:
The system checks the master data selection settings during the creation of planned orders and production orders in the following places:
In the bill of material (BOM), the system checks the selection ID, which determines which alternative BOM is selected for the material. The selection ID can be maintained in the material master or in the production version.
In the routing, the system checks the selection ID, which determines which alternative routing is selected for the material. The selection ID can be maintained in the material master or in the production version.
In the production version, the system checks the validity period, the lot size, and the selection profile, which determine whether the production version is valid and applicable for the material. The production version combines the BOM and the routing for a material and can be maintained in the material master or in the production version master data.
Reference: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Planning & Scheduling – Implementation Guide, page 16; [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 75.
Question #3
You use planning strategy Finite Scheduling with Reverse and want to allow scheduling the past.
How can you parameterize this in the strategy profile?
- A . Specify a negative planning horizon.
- B . Specify a positive planning horizon.
- C . Specify a positive offset time.
- D . Specify a negative offset time.
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
The planning strategy Finite Scheduling with Reverse allows you to schedule production orders backwards from the requested delivery date, taking into account the available capacity and material constraints. To allow scheduling the past, you need to specify a negative offset time in the strategy profile. The offset time defines how far in the past the system can schedule the production order start date. For example, if you specify an offset time of -5 days, the system can schedule the production order start date up to 5 days before the current date. This can help you to avoid late deliveries and reduce lead times.
Reference: [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 97; [SAP Help Portal: Finite Scheduling with Reverse]
D
Explanation:
The planning strategy Finite Scheduling with Reverse allows you to schedule production orders backwards from the requested delivery date, taking into account the available capacity and material constraints. To allow scheduling the past, you need to specify a negative offset time in the strategy profile. The offset time defines how far in the past the system can schedule the production order start date. For example, if you specify an offset time of -5 days, the system can schedule the production order start date up to 5 days before the current date. This can help you to avoid late deliveries and reduce lead times.
Reference: [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 97; [SAP Help Portal: Finite Scheduling with Reverse]
Question #4
What is the purpose of a reporting point confirmation in repetitive manufacturing? Note: There are 2 Correct answers to this question?
- A . To determine the work in progress along the production line
- B . To provide timely updates of inventory management for the staged components
- C . To reduce the total production lead time for a long production line
- D . To stage different components for a production line simultaneously
Correct Answer: A, B
A, B
Explanation:
A reporting point confirmation is a function that allows you to backflush the material components and activities that have been consumed and performed at a specific operation in a repetitive manufacturing process. It also reduces the dependent requirements for the planned orders. You can use reporting point confirmation for the following purposes:
To determine the work in progress (WIP) along the production line, by posting the quantity that is on the production line at each reporting point. This helps you to calculate the volume and value of unfinished products.
To provide timely updates of inventory management for the staged components, by recording the withdrawal of components at a time that is close to the time of the operation in which they are used. This helps you to avoid discrepancies between the actual and planned consumption of materials.
Reference: Reporting Point Confirmation, Repetitive Manufacturing Confirmation
A, B
Explanation:
A reporting point confirmation is a function that allows you to backflush the material components and activities that have been consumed and performed at a specific operation in a repetitive manufacturing process. It also reduces the dependent requirements for the planned orders. You can use reporting point confirmation for the following purposes:
To determine the work in progress (WIP) along the production line, by posting the quantity that is on the production line at each reporting point. This helps you to calculate the volume and value of unfinished products.
To provide timely updates of inventory management for the staged components, by recording the withdrawal of components at a time that is close to the time of the operation in which they are used. This helps you to avoid discrepancies between the actual and planned consumption of materials.
Reference: Reporting Point Confirmation, Repetitive Manufacturing Confirmation
Question #5
Generic Parent » Generic 1 pt
What is the purpose of collective orders?
- A . To manage production orders for an entire finished product on multiple levels
- B . To combine order management of co-products and by-products with the main product
- C . To post production costs on a cost collector instead of the production order
- D . To post any component withdrawal as single backflush with order confirmation
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Collective orders are used to represent multilevel production structures for materials produced in-house, where the manufacturing order for the highest material in the structure automatically generates manufacturing orders for the semifinished products in the structure. This allows for an integrated view of the production process and avoids unnecessary placements in storage or removals from storage between production levels. Collective orders can consist of planned orders, production orders, or process orders, and each order has its own order number. Collective orders can be processed with or without automatic goods movements, depending on the business scenario.
Reference: Collective Orders | SAP Help Portal, Collective Order | SAP Help Portal, Combined production order Vs Collective production order in SAP PP
A
Explanation:
Collective orders are used to represent multilevel production structures for materials produced in-house, where the manufacturing order for the highest material in the structure automatically generates manufacturing orders for the semifinished products in the structure. This allows for an integrated view of the production process and avoids unnecessary placements in storage or removals from storage between production levels. Collective orders can consist of planned orders, production orders, or process orders, and each order has its own order number. Collective orders can be processed with or without automatic goods movements, depending on the business scenario.
Reference: Collective Orders | SAP Help Portal, Collective Order | SAP Help Portal, Combined production order Vs Collective production order in SAP PP
Question #6
You want to schedule an operation finitely, without removing other operations.
Which scheduling strategy do you select?
- A . Insert operation
- B . Squeeze in
- C . Schedule in working time only
- D . Find Slot
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
The Find Slot scheduling strategy allows you to schedule an operation finitely, without removing other operations. It searches for a free slot in the resource’s capacity that can accommodate the operation’s duration and constraints. If no suitable slot is found, the operation is scheduled at the end of the resource’s capacity. This strategy is useful for inserting urgent orders or operations into an existing schedule without disrupting it too much12
Reference: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for planning and scheduling – SAP Community SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Planning & Scheduling – Implementation Guide
D
Explanation:
The Find Slot scheduling strategy allows you to schedule an operation finitely, without removing other operations. It searches for a free slot in the resource’s capacity that can accommodate the operation’s duration and constraints. If no suitable slot is found, the operation is scheduled at the end of the resource’s capacity. This strategy is useful for inserting urgent orders or operations into an existing schedule without disrupting it too much12
Reference: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for planning and scheduling – SAP Community SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Planning & Scheduling – Implementation Guide
Question #7
When you create a sales order
When can consumption of planned independent requirements take place for planning strategy 40 (Planning with final assembly?
- A . When MRP creates a dependent requirement
- B . When MRP creates a planned order
- C . When you create a sales order
- D . When MRP creates a planned order
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Planning strategy 40 (Planning with final assembly) is a make-to-stock strategy that uses planned independent requirements to trigger the procurement and production of the necessary assemblies and components before receipt of the sales orders. As soon as the sales order is received, it consumes the planned independent requirements and adjusts the master plan to suit the current requirements situation. This means that the important feature of this planning strategy is that you can react quickly to customers’ requirements. The consumption of planned independent requirements can take place when you create a sales order, as well as when you change or delete a sales order.
Reference: Planning with Final Assembly (40), Sample Scenario: Strategy 40, Outlining Make-to-Stock Production
C
Explanation:
Planning strategy 40 (Planning with final assembly) is a make-to-stock strategy that uses planned independent requirements to trigger the procurement and production of the necessary assemblies and components before receipt of the sales orders. As soon as the sales order is received, it consumes the planned independent requirements and adjusts the master plan to suit the current requirements situation. This means that the important feature of this planning strategy is that you can react quickly to customers’ requirements. The consumption of planned independent requirements can take place when you create a sales order, as well as when you change or delete a sales order.
Reference: Planning with Final Assembly (40), Sample Scenario: Strategy 40, Outlining Make-to-Stock Production
Question #8
What are the consequences when you assign a planned order to a production line manually, using the planning table in repetitive manufacturing?
- A . The planned order is converted to a production order.
- B . The planned order’s component availability is checked.
- C . The planned order generates capacity requirements
- D . The planned order’s components are copied to the picking list.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
When you assign a planned order to a production line manually, using the planning table in repetitive manufacturing, the system generates capacity requirements for the planned order. The capacity requirements are calculated based on the production line, the quantity, and the production rate of the planned order. The system also checks the availability of the production line and displays any capacity overload or underload. The planned order is not converted to a production order, nor is the component availability or the picking list affected by the manual assignment.
Reference: SAP Help Portal – Assigning Planned Orders to Production Lines, SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide – Chapter 7: Repetitive Manufacturing
C
Explanation:
When you assign a planned order to a production line manually, using the planning table in repetitive manufacturing, the system generates capacity requirements for the planned order. The capacity requirements are calculated based on the production line, the quantity, and the production rate of the planned order. The system also checks the availability of the production line and displays any capacity overload or underload. The planned order is not converted to a production order, nor is the component availability or the picking list affected by the manual assignment.
Reference: SAP Help Portal – Assigning Planned Orders to Production Lines, SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide – Chapter 7: Repetitive Manufacturing
Question #9
During production order creation, several valid production versions are found.
How does the system choose the production version?
- A . Lot size or material cost
- B . Validity period or sales order
- C . Planned order or material number
- D . Alphanumeric or quota arrangement
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
The system chooses the production version based on the validity period and the sales order. The validity period determines whether the production version is valid for the planned start date of the production order. The sales order determines whether the production version is assigned to a specific sales order item or not. If there are multiple production versions that meet these criteria, the system chooses the one with the lowest alphanumeric value.
Reference: [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 113; [SAP Help Portal: Production Version]
B
Explanation:
The system chooses the production version based on the validity period and the sales order. The validity period determines whether the production version is valid for the planned start date of the production order. The sales order determines whether the production version is assigned to a specific sales order item or not. If there are multiple production versions that meet these criteria, the system chooses the one with the lowest alphanumeric value.
Reference: [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 113; [SAP Help Portal: Production Version]
Question #10
What data can you maintain in the subitems of a bill of material (BOM)? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . Installation point
- B . Item type
- C . Quantity
- D . Scrap percentage
Correct Answer: C D
C D
Explanation:
The subitems of a bill of material (BOM) are the components that make up the product or assembly.
You can maintain the following data for each subitem:
Quantity: This is the number of units of the component that are required for one unit of the product or assembly. You can specify the quantity in different units of measure, such as base unit, order unit, or alternative unit. You can also use variable quantities, such as percentages or formulas, to calculate the quantity dynamically based on the product or assembly characteristics.
Scrap percentage: This is the percentage of the component that is expected to be wasted or lost during the production or assembly process. You can specify the scrap percentage for each component to adjust the quantity accordingly. For example, if the quantity of a component is 10 and the scrap percentage is 5%, the system will increase the quantity by 0.5 to account for the scrap.
The installation point (A) and the item type (B) are not data that you can maintain in the subitems of a BOM. The installation point is a field in the equipment master record that indicates where the equipment is installed. The item type is a field in the sales document item that determines the processing and pricing of the item. These fields are not relevant for the BOM subitems.
Reference: https://sapstack.com/pp/bom-in-sap-bill-of-material/ https://skillstek.com/bill-of-material-in-sap/
C D
Explanation:
The subitems of a bill of material (BOM) are the components that make up the product or assembly.
You can maintain the following data for each subitem:
Quantity: This is the number of units of the component that are required for one unit of the product or assembly. You can specify the quantity in different units of measure, such as base unit, order unit, or alternative unit. You can also use variable quantities, such as percentages or formulas, to calculate the quantity dynamically based on the product or assembly characteristics.
Scrap percentage: This is the percentage of the component that is expected to be wasted or lost during the production or assembly process. You can specify the scrap percentage for each component to adjust the quantity accordingly. For example, if the quantity of a component is 10 and the scrap percentage is 5%, the system will increase the quantity by 0.5 to account for the scrap.
The installation point (A) and the item type (B) are not data that you can maintain in the subitems of a BOM. The installation point is a field in the equipment master record that indicates where the equipment is installed. The item type is a field in the sales document item that determines the processing and pricing of the item. These fields are not relevant for the BOM subitems.
Reference: https://sapstack.com/pp/bom-in-sap-bill-of-material/ https://skillstek.com/bill-of-material-in-sap/
Question #11
Your production planners must execute planning only for specific resources.
How can you achieve this in Advanced Planning (PP/DS)?
- A . Use a propagation range.
- B . Use a resource group
- C . Use a planning area.
- D . Use a planning group.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
You can achieve planning only for specific resources in Advanced Planning (PP/DS) by using a resource group. A resource group is a collection of resources that share the same characteristics and can be used interchangeably for production. You can assign a resource group to a product or a production version, and then use the resource group as a selection criterion in the planning board or the product view. This way, you can restrict the planning to only those resources that belong to the resource group.
Reference: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Planning & Scheduling – Implementation Guide, page 25; [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 79.
B
Explanation:
You can achieve planning only for specific resources in Advanced Planning (PP/DS) by using a resource group. A resource group is a collection of resources that share the same characteristics and can be used interchangeably for production. You can assign a resource group to a product or a production version, and then use the resource group as a selection criterion in the planning board or the product view. This way, you can restrict the planning to only those resources that belong to the resource group.
Reference: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Planning & Scheduling – Implementation Guide, page 25; [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 79.
Question #12
in your Plant, MRP is activated.
which options do you have to exclude a material from the MRP run? Note: there are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . Use a specific material status
- B . Use a specific material group
- C . Use a specific MRP type
- D . Use a specific MRP list
Correct Answer: A C
A C
Explanation:
You can exclude a material from the MRP run by using a specific material status or a specific MRP type. A material status is a user-defined indicator that can be assigned to a material master record to control the procurement and planning activities for the material. For example, you can define a material status that blocks the material from being planned by MRP. An MRP type is a parameter that defines how a material is planned by MRP. For example, you can use the MRP type ND (No Planning) to exclude the material from the MRP run.
Reference: [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 87; [SAP Help Portal: Material Status] and [SAP Help Portal: MRP Type].
A C
Explanation:
You can exclude a material from the MRP run by using a specific material status or a specific MRP type. A material status is a user-defined indicator that can be assigned to a material master record to control the procurement and planning activities for the material. For example, you can define a material status that blocks the material from being planned by MRP. An MRP type is a parameter that defines how a material is planned by MRP. For example, you can use the MRP type ND (No Planning) to exclude the material from the MRP run.
Reference: [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 87; [SAP Help Portal: Material Status] and [SAP Help Portal: MRP Type].
Question #13
How can you support a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)-compliant production process? Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
- A . Approved resources
- B . Digital signature
- C . Batch record
- D . GMP-compliant flag
- E . Recipe approval
Correct Answer: B, C, E
B, C, E
Explanation:
To support a GMP-compliant production process, you can use the following features in SAP S/4HANA: Digital signature: This allows you to electronically sign documents and transactions that are relevant for GMP compliance, such as production orders, process orders, batch records, and quality inspections. Digital signatures ensure the authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation of the documents and transactions12.
Batch record: This is a document that records the entire production process of a batch, including the materials, resources, operations, quality data, and signatures involved. Batch records provide traceability and documentation for GMP compliance3 .
Recipe approval: This is a process that ensures that only approved recipes can be used for production. Recipes are approved by authorized users who sign them digitally. Recipe approval prevents unauthorized changes and ensures consistency and quality of the products.
Reference:
1: SAP Help Portal: Digital Signature
2: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 8: Product Compliance
3: SAP Help Portal: Batch Record
: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 8: Product Compliance
: SAP Help Portal: Recipe Approval
: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 7: Process Orders
B, C, E
Explanation:
To support a GMP-compliant production process, you can use the following features in SAP S/4HANA: Digital signature: This allows you to electronically sign documents and transactions that are relevant for GMP compliance, such as production orders, process orders, batch records, and quality inspections. Digital signatures ensure the authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation of the documents and transactions12.
Batch record: This is a document that records the entire production process of a batch, including the materials, resources, operations, quality data, and signatures involved. Batch records provide traceability and documentation for GMP compliance3 .
Recipe approval: This is a process that ensures that only approved recipes can be used for production. Recipes are approved by authorized users who sign them digitally. Recipe approval prevents unauthorized changes and ensures consistency and quality of the products.
Reference:
1: SAP Help Portal: Digital Signature
2: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 8: Product Compliance
3: SAP Help Portal: Batch Record
: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 8: Product Compliance
: SAP Help Portal: Recipe Approval
: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 7: Process Orders
Question #13
How can you support a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)-compliant production process? Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
- A . Approved resources
- B . Digital signature
- C . Batch record
- D . GMP-compliant flag
- E . Recipe approval
Correct Answer: B, C, E
B, C, E
Explanation:
To support a GMP-compliant production process, you can use the following features in SAP S/4HANA: Digital signature: This allows you to electronically sign documents and transactions that are relevant for GMP compliance, such as production orders, process orders, batch records, and quality inspections. Digital signatures ensure the authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation of the documents and transactions12.
Batch record: This is a document that records the entire production process of a batch, including the materials, resources, operations, quality data, and signatures involved. Batch records provide traceability and documentation for GMP compliance3 .
Recipe approval: This is a process that ensures that only approved recipes can be used for production. Recipes are approved by authorized users who sign them digitally. Recipe approval prevents unauthorized changes and ensures consistency and quality of the products.
Reference:
1: SAP Help Portal: Digital Signature
2: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 8: Product Compliance
3: SAP Help Portal: Batch Record
: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 8: Product Compliance
: SAP Help Portal: Recipe Approval
: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 7: Process Orders
B, C, E
Explanation:
To support a GMP-compliant production process, you can use the following features in SAP S/4HANA: Digital signature: This allows you to electronically sign documents and transactions that are relevant for GMP compliance, such as production orders, process orders, batch records, and quality inspections. Digital signatures ensure the authenticity, integrity, and non-repudiation of the documents and transactions12.
Batch record: This is a document that records the entire production process of a batch, including the materials, resources, operations, quality data, and signatures involved. Batch records provide traceability and documentation for GMP compliance3 .
Recipe approval: This is a process that ensures that only approved recipes can be used for production. Recipes are approved by authorized users who sign them digitally. Recipe approval prevents unauthorized changes and ensures consistency and quality of the products.
Reference:
1: SAP Help Portal: Digital Signature
2: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 8: Product Compliance
3: SAP Help Portal: Batch Record
: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 8: Product Compliance
: SAP Help Portal: Recipe Approval
: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 7: Process Orders
Question #15
Your project uses process orders for the production of liquid chemicals.
What can you define to ensure that production flow only happens in suitable and physically connected tanks? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . Resource matrix
- B . Resource network
- C . Resource hierarchy
- D . Resource selection
Correct Answer: B, D
B, D
Explanation:
A resource network is a business object in PP/DS that defines the allowed directed connections between two or more resources. A directed connection means that the connection from Resource 1
to Resource 2 is not the same as the inverse connection from Resource 2 to Resource 1. You use this object to model existing production constraints more precisely, with the objective of creating a finite and technically feasible production schedule. Resource networks simplify the modeling of resource restrictions for consecutive operations or orders1
A resource selection is a business object in PP/DS that defines the criteria for selecting a suitable resource for an operation or an order. You use this object to specify the characteristics, attributes, and capacities of the resources that can be used for a particular production process. Resource selection allows you to optimize the resource utilization and reduce the setup times and costs2 A resource matrix is a business object in PP/DS that defines the relationships between different resources based on their characteristics and attributes. You use this object to determine the setup times and costs for changing from one resource to another. Resource matrix allows you to model the setup effort and expense more accurately and improve the production efficiency3
A resource hierarchy is a business object in PP/DS that defines the structure and sequence of resources that are used for a production process. You use this object to represent the logical and physical dependencies of the resources and to control the scheduling and sequencing of the operations or orders. Resource hierarchy allows you to model the production flow and capacity more realistically and ensure the technical feasibility of the production plan.
Reference:
Resource Network | SAP Help Portal
Resource Selection | SAP Help Portal
Resource Matrix | SAP Help Portal
[Resource Hierarchy | SAP Help Portal]
B, D
Explanation:
A resource network is a business object in PP/DS that defines the allowed directed connections between two or more resources. A directed connection means that the connection from Resource 1
to Resource 2 is not the same as the inverse connection from Resource 2 to Resource 1. You use this object to model existing production constraints more precisely, with the objective of creating a finite and technically feasible production schedule. Resource networks simplify the modeling of resource restrictions for consecutive operations or orders1
A resource selection is a business object in PP/DS that defines the criteria for selecting a suitable resource for an operation or an order. You use this object to specify the characteristics, attributes, and capacities of the resources that can be used for a particular production process. Resource selection allows you to optimize the resource utilization and reduce the setup times and costs2 A resource matrix is a business object in PP/DS that defines the relationships between different resources based on their characteristics and attributes. You use this object to determine the setup times and costs for changing from one resource to another. Resource matrix allows you to model the setup effort and expense more accurately and improve the production efficiency3
A resource hierarchy is a business object in PP/DS that defines the structure and sequence of resources that are used for a production process. You use this object to represent the logical and physical dependencies of the resources and to control the scheduling and sequencing of the operations or orders. Resource hierarchy allows you to model the production flow and capacity more realistically and ensure the technical feasibility of the production plan.
Reference:
Resource Network | SAP Help Portal
Resource Selection | SAP Help Portal
Resource Matrix | SAP Help Portal
[Resource Hierarchy | SAP Help Portal]
Question #16
How can you limit the validity of a bill of material (BOM)? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question,
- A . By Plant
- B . By Period
- C . By Industry
- D . By Material Status
Correct Answer: A, B
A, B
Explanation:
You can limit the validity of a BOM by plant and by period. The plant determines the organizational area of validity for the BOM, and you can assign the same BOM to different or further plants if the prerequisites are met. The period of validity for a BOM is restricted by the valid-from date and the valid-to date in the BOM header and item, which determine when the BOM becomes effective and when it ends.
Reference: Validity of Bills of Material, BOM Item Validity
A, B
Explanation:
You can limit the validity of a BOM by plant and by period. The plant determines the organizational area of validity for the BOM, and you can assign the same BOM to different or further plants if the prerequisites are met. The period of validity for a BOM is restricted by the valid-from date and the valid-to date in the BOM header and item, which determine when the BOM becomes effective and when it ends.
Reference: Validity of Bills of Material, BOM Item Validity
Question #17
Why would you use phantom assemblies? Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
- A . To increase the number of planning levels
- B . To simplify the structure of bills of material
- C . To reduce the number of material masters
- D . To make the assignment of components easier
- E . To reduce the number of changes required in bills of material
Correct Answer: B, C D
B, C D
Explanation:
Phantom assemblies are assemblies that have their own product structure, but whose assembly does not actually physically exist. The components of the phantom assembly are incorporated directly in the superordinate product. The product structure of the superordinate product contains a reference to the phantom assembly.
You can use phantom assemblies for the following purposes:
To simplify the structure of bills of material: Phantom assemblies allow you to group components that belong together logically or functionally, without creating an additional level in the product structure. This can make the product structure easier to maintain and understand.
To reduce the number of material masters: Phantom assemblies do not require a material master record in SAP S/4HANA, as they are not physically produced or stored. This can save storage space and reduce the effort of creating and updating material masters.
To reduce the number of changes required in bills of material: Phantom assemblies can be used to represent common subassemblies that are used in multiple products. This way, you only need to maintain the product structure of the phantom assembly once, and any changes will be reflected in all the products that reference it.
Phantom assemblies do not increase the number of planning levels, as they are not considered as separate planning objects. They also do not make the assignment of components easier, as the components are assigned to the superordinate product, not to the phantom
assembly.
Reference: Phantom Assembly | SAP Help Portal, Phantom Assembly | SAP Help Portal, Planning Phantom Assemblies | SAP Help Portal.
B, C D
Explanation:
Phantom assemblies are assemblies that have their own product structure, but whose assembly does not actually physically exist. The components of the phantom assembly are incorporated directly in the superordinate product. The product structure of the superordinate product contains a reference to the phantom assembly.
You can use phantom assemblies for the following purposes:
To simplify the structure of bills of material: Phantom assemblies allow you to group components that belong together logically or functionally, without creating an additional level in the product structure. This can make the product structure easier to maintain and understand.
To reduce the number of material masters: Phantom assemblies do not require a material master record in SAP S/4HANA, as they are not physically produced or stored. This can save storage space and reduce the effort of creating and updating material masters.
To reduce the number of changes required in bills of material: Phantom assemblies can be used to represent common subassemblies that are used in multiple products. This way, you only need to maintain the product structure of the phantom assembly once, and any changes will be reflected in all the products that reference it.
Phantom assemblies do not increase the number of planning levels, as they are not considered as separate planning objects. They also do not make the assignment of components easier, as the components are assigned to the superordinate product, not to the phantom
assembly.
Reference: Phantom Assembly | SAP Help Portal, Phantom Assembly | SAP Help Portal, Planning Phantom Assemblies | SAP Help Portal.
Question #18
Which of the following questions do you have to answer before you start creating a bill of material (BOM)?
- A . Is the material type allowed in the BOM?
- B . Which base unit of measure does the material have?
- C . What status does the BOM have?
- D . In which storage location is the BOM required?
Correct Answer: A,
A,
Explanation:
Before you create a BOM, you need to check if the material type of the header material is allowed in the BOM usage. The material type defines the attributes and functions of a material, such as whether it is a finished product, a raw material, or a trading good. The BOM usage defines the purpose and application of a BOM, such as production, engineering, or sales. Only certain combinations of material types and BOM usages are valid in SAP S/4HANA. For example, you cannot create a production BOM for a material type that is not relevant for production planning.
Reference: [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 63; [SAP Help Portal: Material Type].
A,
Explanation:
Before you create a BOM, you need to check if the material type of the header material is allowed in the BOM usage. The material type defines the attributes and functions of a material, such as whether it is a finished product, a raw material, or a trading good. The BOM usage defines the purpose and application of a BOM, such as production, engineering, or sales. Only certain combinations of material types and BOM usages are valid in SAP S/4HANA. For example, you cannot create a production BOM for a material type that is not relevant for production planning.
Reference: [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 63; [SAP Help Portal: Material Type].
Question #19
Advanced Planning uses master data and transaction data from SAP S/4HANA In which data objects can you set the Advanced Planning flag? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . Work Center
- B . Production Version
- C . Material
- D . plant
Correct Answer: A, C
A, C
Explanation:
The Advanced Planning flag is a field that indicates whether a data object is relevant for planning with Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) in SAP S/4HANA. PP/DS is a component of Advanced Planning that provides more precise and flexible planning capabilities for critical products and resources.
You can set the Advanced Planning flag for the following data objects:
Work Center: This is a master data object that represents a location where operations are performed. A work center can have different capacities, such as machine, labor, or power, that are used for scheduling and capacity planning. You can set the Advanced Planning flag for a work center to enable it for PP/DS planning. This means that the work center can be used as a resource in PP/DS and its capacity can be optimized by PP/DS heuristics or optimization tools.
Material: This is a master data object that represents a product or a component that is produced, procured, or consumed in a business process. A material can have different views, such as basic data, MRP, sales, or production, that contain different attributes and parameters for planning and execution. You can set the Advanced Planning flag for a material to enable it for PP/DS planning. This means that the material can be planned with exact times and quantities in PP/DS and its availability can be checked by PP/DS pegging.
The production version (B) and the plant (D) are not data objects that can have the Advanced Planning flag. The production version is a master data object that defines the combination of a bill of material (BOM) and a routing or a production process model (PPM) for a material. The production version does not have a separate flag for PP/DS, but it inherits the flag from the material and the work center. The plant is an organizational unit that represents a physical location where materials are produced or stored. The plant does not have a flag for PP/DS, but it is assigned to a location in PP/DS that represents the geographical or logical grouping of plants for planning purposes.
Reference:
https://blogs.sap.com/2018/02/12/ppds-for-sap-s4hana-advanced-planning-a-powerful-planning-and-scheduling-tool/
https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/explore-integrated-business-processes-in-sap-s-4hana-/advanced-planning_ae824eb6-4bf8-4720-a48f-ba86929a14de
A, C
Explanation:
The Advanced Planning flag is a field that indicates whether a data object is relevant for planning with Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) in SAP S/4HANA. PP/DS is a component of Advanced Planning that provides more precise and flexible planning capabilities for critical products and resources.
You can set the Advanced Planning flag for the following data objects:
Work Center: This is a master data object that represents a location where operations are performed. A work center can have different capacities, such as machine, labor, or power, that are used for scheduling and capacity planning. You can set the Advanced Planning flag for a work center to enable it for PP/DS planning. This means that the work center can be used as a resource in PP/DS and its capacity can be optimized by PP/DS heuristics or optimization tools.
Material: This is a master data object that represents a product or a component that is produced, procured, or consumed in a business process. A material can have different views, such as basic data, MRP, sales, or production, that contain different attributes and parameters for planning and execution. You can set the Advanced Planning flag for a material to enable it for PP/DS planning. This means that the material can be planned with exact times and quantities in PP/DS and its availability can be checked by PP/DS pegging.
The production version (B) and the plant (D) are not data objects that can have the Advanced Planning flag. The production version is a master data object that defines the combination of a bill of material (BOM) and a routing or a production process model (PPM) for a material. The production version does not have a separate flag for PP/DS, but it inherits the flag from the material and the work center. The plant is an organizational unit that represents a physical location where materials are produced or stored. The plant does not have a flag for PP/DS, but it is assigned to a location in PP/DS that represents the geographical or logical grouping of plants for planning purposes.
Reference:
https://blogs.sap.com/2018/02/12/ppds-for-sap-s4hana-advanced-planning-a-powerful-planning-and-scheduling-tool/
https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/explore-integrated-business-processes-in-sap-s-4hana-/advanced-planning_ae824eb6-4bf8-4720-a48f-ba86929a14de
Question #20
What time element of midpoint scheduled operations can be reduced by reduction strategy settings while dispatching? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question
- A . Queue
- B . Teardown time
- C . Move time
- D . Setup Time
Correct Answer: B D
B D
Explanation:
The time element of midpoint scheduled operations that can be reduced by reduction strategy settings while dispatching are teardown time and setup time. Teardown time is the time required to dismantle the production equipment after the operation is completed. Setup time is the time required to prepare the production equipment before the operation is started. Both teardown time and setup time can be influenced by the reduction strategy settings, which define the percentage of reduction and the minimum duration for each time element. The reduction strategy settings can be maintained in the work center or the routing. The system applies the reduction strategy settings when dispatching the operations to the resources in the planning board or the product view.
Reference: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Planning & Scheduling – Implementation Guide, page 32; [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 81.
B D
Explanation:
The time element of midpoint scheduled operations that can be reduced by reduction strategy settings while dispatching are teardown time and setup time. Teardown time is the time required to dismantle the production equipment after the operation is completed. Setup time is the time required to prepare the production equipment before the operation is started. Both teardown time and setup time can be influenced by the reduction strategy settings, which define the percentage of reduction and the minimum duration for each time element. The reduction strategy settings can be maintained in the work center or the routing. The system applies the reduction strategy settings when dispatching the operations to the resources in the planning board or the product view.
Reference: SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing for Planning & Scheduling – Implementation Guide, page 32; [SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide], page 81.
Question #21
Which time elements are relevant for lead time scheduling of a production order? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . setup time
- B . Opening Period
- C . Float after Production
- D . Total replenishment lead time
Correct Answer: A C
A C
Explanation:
Lead time scheduling is a method of scheduling production orders that calculates the start and finish dates of each operation based on the operation duration, interoperation time, and other time elements. The time elements that are relevant for lead time scheduling of a production order are: Setup time: The time required to prepare the work center for the operation, such as changing tools, adjusting machines, or cleaning the work area.
Processing time: The time required to perform the operation, such as machining, assembling, or testing the product.
Teardown time: The time required to restore the work center to its original state after the operation, such as removing tools, resetting machines, or disposing of waste.
Interoperation time: The time between two consecutive operations, such as transportation, waiting, or inspection time.
Float before production: The time buffer before the scheduled start date of the production order, which can be used to compensate for delays or changes in the production plan.
Float after production: The time buffer after the scheduled finish date of the production order, which can be used to compensate for delays or changes in the production plan.
The opening period and the total replenishment lead time are not relevant for lead time scheduling of a production order. The opening period is a parameter that defines the earliest possible start date of a production order, based on the material availability date and the planning time fence. The total replenishment lead time is a parameter that defines the total time required to procure or produce a material, from the time the requirement is identified until the time the material is available for use.
Reference: [Production Planning with SAP S/4HANA], pages 177-179; [SAP Help Portal: Lead Time Scheduling].
A C
Explanation:
Lead time scheduling is a method of scheduling production orders that calculates the start and finish dates of each operation based on the operation duration, interoperation time, and other time elements. The time elements that are relevant for lead time scheduling of a production order are: Setup time: The time required to prepare the work center for the operation, such as changing tools, adjusting machines, or cleaning the work area.
Processing time: The time required to perform the operation, such as machining, assembling, or testing the product.
Teardown time: The time required to restore the work center to its original state after the operation, such as removing tools, resetting machines, or disposing of waste.
Interoperation time: The time between two consecutive operations, such as transportation, waiting, or inspection time.
Float before production: The time buffer before the scheduled start date of the production order, which can be used to compensate for delays or changes in the production plan.
Float after production: The time buffer after the scheduled finish date of the production order, which can be used to compensate for delays or changes in the production plan.
The opening period and the total replenishment lead time are not relevant for lead time scheduling of a production order. The opening period is a parameter that defines the earliest possible start date of a production order, based on the material availability date and the planning time fence. The total replenishment lead time is a parameter that defines the total time required to procure or produce a material, from the time the requirement is identified until the time the material is available for use.
Reference: [Production Planning with SAP S/4HANA], pages 177-179; [SAP Help Portal: Lead Time Scheduling].
Question #22
For production orders, cost object controlling (COC) can be carried out on an order-related or product- related basis.
Which of the following do you have to consider? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . In pro duct-related COC, all costs are debited and credited to a product cost collector.
- B . Order-related COC is beneficial in a flexible production environment
- C . Product-related COC is used in manufacturing for co-products
- D . In order-related COC, individual production orders do NOT have cost segments.
Correct Answer: A, C
A, C
Explanation:
The difference between order-related and product-related COC is mainly in the level of cost object that is used to collect and analyze the costs of production. In order-related COC, each production order is a cost object that carries its own plan, target, and actual costs. In product-related COC, a product cost collector is a cost object that aggregates the costs of multiple production orders for the same product or product variant. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach depend on the production scenario and the reporting requirements. Some of the factors to consider are:
In product-related COC, all costs are debited and credited to a product cost collector. This means that the production orders linked to the product cost collector do not have any cost segments and do not show any variances. The product cost collector is used for variance calculation and settlement. This simplifies the cost accounting process and reduces the number of cost objects to be managed. However, this also means that the cost details of individual production orders are not available for analysis. Product-related COC is suitable for mass production of standard products with low variance and high volume12.
Order-related COC is beneficial in a flexible production environment where each production order has different characteristics, such as lot size, routing, material components, or quality specifications. Order-related COC allows for a detailed analysis of the cost and performance of each production order and enables a more accurate allocation of overhead costs. However, order-related COC also requires more effort and resources to maintain and process the cost segments and variances of each production order. Order-related COC is suitable for make-to-order or engineer-to-order scenarios where each production order is unique and customized12.
Product-related COC is used in manufacturing for co-products, which are products that are produced simultaneously from the same production process and have a relatively high sales value. Co-products share the joint costs of the production process based on a predefined apportionment structure. Product-related COC allows for a consistent and transparent allocation of the joint costs to the co-products and avoids the problem of negative variances that may occur in order-related COC. Product-related COC is suitable for process industries where co-products are common, such as chemical, pharmaceutical, or food industries34.
Reference:
1: SAP Help Portal: Production Orders in Cost Object Controlling
2: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 6: Product Cost by Order
3: SAP Help Portal: Product Cost by Period
4: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 7: Product Cost by Period
A, C
Explanation:
The difference between order-related and product-related COC is mainly in the level of cost object that is used to collect and analyze the costs of production. In order-related COC, each production order is a cost object that carries its own plan, target, and actual costs. In product-related COC, a product cost collector is a cost object that aggregates the costs of multiple production orders for the same product or product variant. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach depend on the production scenario and the reporting requirements. Some of the factors to consider are:
In product-related COC, all costs are debited and credited to a product cost collector. This means that the production orders linked to the product cost collector do not have any cost segments and do not show any variances. The product cost collector is used for variance calculation and settlement. This simplifies the cost accounting process and reduces the number of cost objects to be managed. However, this also means that the cost details of individual production orders are not available for analysis. Product-related COC is suitable for mass production of standard products with low variance and high volume12.
Order-related COC is beneficial in a flexible production environment where each production order has different characteristics, such as lot size, routing, material components, or quality specifications. Order-related COC allows for a detailed analysis of the cost and performance of each production order and enables a more accurate allocation of overhead costs. However, order-related COC also requires more effort and resources to maintain and process the cost segments and variances of each production order. Order-related COC is suitable for make-to-order or engineer-to-order scenarios where each production order is unique and customized12.
Product-related COC is used in manufacturing for co-products, which are products that are produced simultaneously from the same production process and have a relatively high sales value. Co-products share the joint costs of the production process based on a predefined apportionment structure. Product-related COC allows for a consistent and transparent allocation of the joint costs to the co-products and avoids the problem of negative variances that may occur in order-related COC. Product-related COC is suitable for process industries where co-products are common, such as chemical, pharmaceutical, or food industries34.
Reference:
1: SAP Help Portal: Production Orders in Cost Object Controlling
2: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 6: Product Cost by Order
3: SAP Help Portal: Product Cost by Period
4: SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, Chapter 7: Product Cost by Period
Question #23
You want to trigger in-house production of a semi-finished material before a sales order for the corresponding finished good is received.
Which planning strategy supports the consumption of planned independent requirements for the semi-finished material?
- A . Planning with final assembly (40)
- B . Production by lot size (30)
- C . Planning at assembly level (70)
- D . Make-to-order production (20)
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Planning with final assembly (40) is a planning strategy that supports the consumption of planned independent requirements for the semi-finished material. This strategy is used when the production of the finished product is triggered by the sales order, but the production of the semi-finished product is not. The semi-finished product is produced in advance based on the forecast and stored in stock. When the sales order is received, the planned independent requirements for the finished product are reduced by the sales order quantity, and the planned independent requirements for the semi-finished product are reduced by the corresponding component quantity. This way, the semi-finished product is consumed by the sales order and the production order for the finished product only requires the assembly of the components. This strategy allows for a shorter lead time and a higher flexibility for the finished product, while reducing the risk of excess stock for the semi-finished product.
Reference: Planning with Final Assembly | SAP Help Portal, Planning Strategies | SAP Help Portal, SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, page 53-54
A
Explanation:
Planning with final assembly (40) is a planning strategy that supports the consumption of planned independent requirements for the semi-finished material. This strategy is used when the production of the finished product is triggered by the sales order, but the production of the semi-finished product is not. The semi-finished product is produced in advance based on the forecast and stored in stock. When the sales order is received, the planned independent requirements for the finished product are reduced by the sales order quantity, and the planned independent requirements for the semi-finished product are reduced by the corresponding component quantity. This way, the semi-finished product is consumed by the sales order and the production order for the finished product only requires the assembly of the components. This strategy allows for a shorter lead time and a higher flexibility for the finished product, while reducing the risk of excess stock for the semi-finished product.
Reference: Planning with Final Assembly | SAP Help Portal, Planning Strategies | SAP Help Portal, SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing Certification Guide, page 53-54
Question #24
Which alternative item strategies are available in bills of material (BOMs) in SAP S/4HANA. Note: there are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . Manual maintenance
- B . 100% check
- C . First in First out (FIFO).
- D . Simultaneous
Correct Answer: A, B
A, B
Explanation:
Alternative item strategies are used to define how the system selects the alternative items in a BOM during the planning run or the order creation. The following alternative item strategies are available in SAP S/4HANA:
Manual maintenance: The system does not select any alternative item automatically. You have to manually select the alternative item in the BOM or the order. This strategy is useful when you want to have full control over the alternative item selection and when the selection depends on factors that are not known to the system1
100% check: The system checks the availability of all alternative items and selects the one with the highest priority and sufficient stock. If none of the alternative items has enough stock, the system selects the one with the highest priority and the smallest shortage quantity. This strategy is useful when you want to optimize the material availability and reduce the procurement costs2
First in First out (FIFO): The system selects the alternative item with the highest priority and the earliest availability date. If several alternative items have the same availability date, the system selects the one with the highest priority. This strategy is useful when you want to use the oldest stock first and avoid obsolescence3
Simultaneous: The system selects all alternative items simultaneously and distributes the requirement quantity among them according to the usage probability. The usage probability is a percentage value that indicates how often an alternative item is used. This strategy is useful when you want to balance the demand and supply of multiple alternative items and when the usage probability is known.
Reference:
Alternative Item Group – SAP Help Portal
Alternative Item Group – SAP Help Portal
Alternative Item Group – SAP Help Portal
[Alternative Item Group – SAP Help Portal]
A, B
Explanation:
Alternative item strategies are used to define how the system selects the alternative items in a BOM during the planning run or the order creation. The following alternative item strategies are available in SAP S/4HANA:
Manual maintenance: The system does not select any alternative item automatically. You have to manually select the alternative item in the BOM or the order. This strategy is useful when you want to have full control over the alternative item selection and when the selection depends on factors that are not known to the system1
100% check: The system checks the availability of all alternative items and selects the one with the highest priority and sufficient stock. If none of the alternative items has enough stock, the system selects the one with the highest priority and the smallest shortage quantity. This strategy is useful when you want to optimize the material availability and reduce the procurement costs2
First in First out (FIFO): The system selects the alternative item with the highest priority and the earliest availability date. If several alternative items have the same availability date, the system selects the one with the highest priority. This strategy is useful when you want to use the oldest stock first and avoid obsolescence3
Simultaneous: The system selects all alternative items simultaneously and distributes the requirement quantity among them according to the usage probability. The usage probability is a percentage value that indicates how often an alternative item is used. This strategy is useful when you want to balance the demand and supply of multiple alternative items and when the usage probability is known.
Reference:
Alternative Item Group – SAP Help Portal
Alternative Item Group – SAP Help Portal
Alternative Item Group – SAP Help Portal
[Alternative Item Group – SAP Help Portal]
Question #25
Which of the following processes lead to an entry in the MRP planning file? Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
- A . Changing the storage bin in warehouse management
- B . Changing the procurement type in the product master
- C . Changing the operation times in the production data structure
- D . Changing the stock in inventory management
- E . Changing the purchasing contract in materials management
Correct Answer: B, D E
B, D E
Explanation:
The MRP planning file is a list of all materials relevant to the planning run. The system sets an entry in the planning file for a material when there is a change that affects the material requirements planning, such as changes to stock, requirements, receipts, or MRP data in the material master.
The following processes lead to an entry in the MRP planning file:
Changing the procurement type in the product master, which determines how the material is procured (internally or externally) and affects the MRP procedure and lot-sizing procedure. Changing the stock in inventory management, which changes the stock/requirements situation of the material and triggers a net requirements calculation.
Changing the purchasing contract in materials management, which creates a purchase requisition as a receipt element and affects the availability of the material.
Reference: Planning File, Planning File Entries for MRP Areas, SAP Exam C_TS422_1909 Topic 10 Question 10 Discussion
B, D E
Explanation:
The MRP planning file is a list of all materials relevant to the planning run. The system sets an entry in the planning file for a material when there is a change that affects the material requirements planning, such as changes to stock, requirements, receipts, or MRP data in the material master.
The following processes lead to an entry in the MRP planning file:
Changing the procurement type in the product master, which determines how the material is procured (internally or externally) and affects the MRP procedure and lot-sizing procedure. Changing the stock in inventory management, which changes the stock/requirements situation of the material and triggers a net requirements calculation.
Changing the purchasing contract in materials management, which creates a purchase requisition as a receipt element and affects the availability of the material.
Reference: Planning File, Planning File Entries for MRP Areas, SAP Exam C_TS422_1909 Topic 10 Question 10 Discussion
Question #26
What determines whether the planned independent requirements in demand management are consumed by other requirements? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . Order type
- B . Planning strategy
- C . Requirements profile
- D . Requirements type
Correct Answer: B, D
B, D
Explanation:
The consumption of planned independent requirements by other requirements, such as sales orders or stock transport orders, depends on the planning strategy and the requirements type of the materials involved. The planning strategy defines the basic procedure for planning a material and determines whether the consumption is relevant for planning. The requirements type controls the consumption parameters, such as the consumption mode (forward, backward, or bidirectional), the consumption interval (period of time in which the consumption can take place), and the consumption indicator (whether the consumption reduces the planned independent requirements or not).
Reference: Consumption of Planned Independent Requirements | SAP Help Portal, Planning Strategy | SAP Help Portal, Requirements Type | SAP Help Portal.
B, D
Explanation:
The consumption of planned independent requirements by other requirements, such as sales orders or stock transport orders, depends on the planning strategy and the requirements type of the materials involved. The planning strategy defines the basic procedure for planning a material and determines whether the consumption is relevant for planning. The requirements type controls the consumption parameters, such as the consumption mode (forward, backward, or bidirectional), the consumption interval (period of time in which the consumption can take place), and the consumption indicator (whether the consumption reduces the planned independent requirements or not).
Reference: Consumption of Planned Independent Requirements | SAP Help Portal, Planning Strategy | SAP Help Portal, Requirements Type | SAP Help Portal.
Question #27
If the stock level drops below the reorder stock in reorder point planning, what logic would the system use to trigger procurement?
- A . Fill up to the maximum stock level.
- B . Fill up to the safety stock level.
- C . Fill up based on the lot size procedure.
- D . Fill up to the reorder stock level.
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
In reorder point planning, the system compares the available stock with the reorder point to determine the net requirements. If the available stock falls below the reorder point, the system triggers a procurement proposal for the material. The quantity of the procurement proposal depends on the lot size procedure that is defined in the material master. The lot size procedure determines how the system calculates the order quantity based on factors such as demand, costs, and storage space. There are different types of lot size procedures, such as static, periodic, or optimum lot size.
Reference: [Production Planning with SAP S/4HANA], page 156; [SAP Help Portal: Lot Size Calculation].
C
Explanation:
In reorder point planning, the system compares the available stock with the reorder point to determine the net requirements. If the available stock falls below the reorder point, the system triggers a procurement proposal for the material. The quantity of the procurement proposal depends on the lot size procedure that is defined in the material master. The lot size procedure determines how the system calculates the order quantity based on factors such as demand, costs, and storage space. There are different types of lot size procedures, such as static, periodic, or optimum lot size.
Reference: [Production Planning with SAP S/4HANA], page 156; [SAP Help Portal: Lot Size Calculation].
Question #28
Where do you maintain data to determine the duration of an operation for production? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . Routing
- B . Work Center
- C . Bill of material (BOM)
- D . Material Master
Correct Answer: A, B
A, B
Explanation:
The duration of an operation for production is determined by the combination of data maintained in the routing and the work center. The routing defines the sequence of operations, the work centers, and the standard values for each operation, such as setup time, processing time, and teardown time. The work center defines the capacity, the formulas, and the scheduling parameters for each operation, such as base quantity, operation rate, and queue time. The system calculates the duration of an operation by multiplying the standard values from the routing by the factors from the work center formulas and adding the scheduling parameters from the work center. For example, if the routing specifies a processing time of 10 minutes per unit and the work center formula is processing time = (processing time / base quantity) * operation quantity, and the base quantity is 100 units, then the duration of the operation for 50 units is (10 / 100) * 50 = 5 minutes.
The bill of material (BOM) © and the material master (D) are not data objects that determine the duration of an operation for production. The BOM defines the components and the quantities that are required for producing a material. The material master defines the general and specific attributes of a material, such as the material type, the unit of measure, the MRP data, and the production data. These data objects are relevant for planning the material requirements and the production costs, but not the operation duration.
Reference:
https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_S4HANA_ON-PREMISE/c00ad2cac7be4ef29a4461ba114e4f91/051ebf53d25ab64ce10000000a174cb4.html
https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/manage-production-orders-in-sap-s-4hana-manufacturing/scheduling-production-orders_cc390d5f-b87c-4c4d-9472-8bb10ea4f476
A, B
Explanation:
The duration of an operation for production is determined by the combination of data maintained in the routing and the work center. The routing defines the sequence of operations, the work centers, and the standard values for each operation, such as setup time, processing time, and teardown time. The work center defines the capacity, the formulas, and the scheduling parameters for each operation, such as base quantity, operation rate, and queue time. The system calculates the duration of an operation by multiplying the standard values from the routing by the factors from the work center formulas and adding the scheduling parameters from the work center. For example, if the routing specifies a processing time of 10 minutes per unit and the work center formula is processing time = (processing time / base quantity) * operation quantity, and the base quantity is 100 units, then the duration of the operation for 50 units is (10 / 100) * 50 = 5 minutes.
The bill of material (BOM) © and the material master (D) are not data objects that determine the duration of an operation for production. The BOM defines the components and the quantities that are required for producing a material. The material master defines the general and specific attributes of a material, such as the material type, the unit of measure, the MRP data, and the production data. These data objects are relevant for planning the material requirements and the production costs, but not the operation duration.
Reference:
https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_S4HANA_ON-PREMISE/c00ad2cac7be4ef29a4461ba114e4f91/051ebf53d25ab64ce10000000a174cb4.html
https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/manage-production-orders-in-sap-s-4hana-manufacturing/scheduling-production-orders_cc390d5f-b87c-4c4d-9472-8bb10ea4f476
Question #29
What are the options if the Dispatched operation status is set for a production order operation? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A . You can reschedule the operation using finite scheduling in a planning table.
- B . You can reschedule the operation in the Manage Production Operations app.
- C . You can reschedule the operation using infinite scheduling in a planning table
- D . You can reschedule the operation using midpoint scheduling in a planning table.
Correct Answer: A, B
A, B
Explanation:
If the operation of a production order is dispatched, the DSPT Dispatched status is set for the operation. This means that the operation has been assigned to a resource and scheduled with a start and end date and time.
The options to reschedule the operation are as follows:
You can reschedule the operation using finite scheduling in a planning table. Finite scheduling considers the capacity availability of the resources and the dependencies between the operations. You can use the planning table to manually drag and drop the operation to a different time slot or resource, or use the automatic dispatching function to optimize the scheduling of the operation. Finite scheduling updates the DSPT status and the dates and times of the operation.
You can reschedule the operation in the Manage Production Operations app. This app allows you to view and edit the production orders and operations in SAP S/4HANA. You can change the start and end date and time of the operation, as well as the resource, in the app. However, the app does not check the capacity availability of the resources or the dependencies between the operations.
Therefore, you need to ensure that the changes are feasible and consistent. The app updates the DSPT status and the dates and times of the operation.
Reference: Identifying the Basic Principles and Tools of Capacity Planning; SAP Help Portal
A, B
Explanation:
If the operation of a production order is dispatched, the DSPT Dispatched status is set for the operation. This means that the operation has been assigned to a resource and scheduled with a start and end date and time.
The options to reschedule the operation are as follows:
You can reschedule the operation using finite scheduling in a planning table. Finite scheduling considers the capacity availability of the resources and the dependencies between the operations. You can use the planning table to manually drag and drop the operation to a different time slot or resource, or use the automatic dispatching function to optimize the scheduling of the operation. Finite scheduling updates the DSPT status and the dates and times of the operation.
You can reschedule the operation in the Manage Production Operations app. This app allows you to view and edit the production orders and operations in SAP S/4HANA. You can change the start and end date and time of the operation, as well as the resource, in the app. However, the app does not check the capacity availability of the resources or the dependencies between the operations.
Therefore, you need to ensure that the changes are feasible and consistent. The app updates the DSPT status and the dates and times of the operation.
Reference: Identifying the Basic Principles and Tools of Capacity Planning; SAP Help Portal
Question #30
Which time elements are part of a routing operation? Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
- A . Move Time
- B . Pick/pack time
- C . Setup time
- D . Float before production
- E . Queue time
Correct Answer: A, C, E
A, C, E
Explanation:
A routing operation is a step in the production process that defines the work center, the duration, and the sequence of the operation. A routing operation consists of several time elements that are used to calculate the operation start and finish dates, as well as the capacity requirements.
The time elements that are part of a routing operation are:
Move time: The time required to move the material from one work center to another, or from the storage location to the work center.
Setup time: The time required to prepare the work center for the operation, such as changing tools, adjusting machines, or cleaning the work area.
Processing time: The time required to perform the operation, such as machining, assembling, or
testing the product.
Teardown time: The time required to restore the work center to its original state after the operation, such as removing tools, resetting machines, or disposing of waste.
Queue time: The time that the material waits at the work center before the operation starts, due to the work center being occupied by another operation or having a fixed start date.
The pick/pack time and the float before production are not part of a routing operation. The pick/pack time is the time required to pick the material from the storage location and pack it for delivery, which is usually part of the outbound logistics process. The float before production is the time buffer before the scheduled start date of the production order, which can be used to compensate for delays or changes in the production plan.
Reference: [Production Planning with SAP S/4HANA], pages 177-179; [SAP Help Portal: Routing Operation].
A, C, E
Explanation:
A routing operation is a step in the production process that defines the work center, the duration, and the sequence of the operation. A routing operation consists of several time elements that are used to calculate the operation start and finish dates, as well as the capacity requirements.
The time elements that are part of a routing operation are:
Move time: The time required to move the material from one work center to another, or from the storage location to the work center.
Setup time: The time required to prepare the work center for the operation, such as changing tools, adjusting machines, or cleaning the work area.
Processing time: The time required to perform the operation, such as machining, assembling, or
testing the product.
Teardown time: The time required to restore the work center to its original state after the operation, such as removing tools, resetting machines, or disposing of waste.
Queue time: The time that the material waits at the work center before the operation starts, due to the work center being occupied by another operation or having a fixed start date.
The pick/pack time and the float before production are not part of a routing operation. The pick/pack time is the time required to pick the material from the storage location and pack it for delivery, which is usually part of the outbound logistics process. The float before production is the time buffer before the scheduled start date of the production order, which can be used to compensate for delays or changes in the production plan.
Reference: [Production Planning with SAP S/4HANA], pages 177-179; [SAP Help Portal: Routing Operation].