C_TS422_2023 Exam Dumps - SAP Certified Application Specialist Questions and Answers

The Alert Monitor in SAP S/4HANA PP/DS (transaction /SAPAPO/AMON1) highlights planning issues. Configuration steps include:

Assign the alert profile to the overall profile(A): In Customizing (/SAPAPO/ALERT_PROFILE), you define an alert profile (e.g., specifying alert types like capacity overload) and assign it to an overall profile (e.g., in /SAPAPO/CDPSC11). This links alert settings to planning applications (e.g., Planning Board).

Create an object selection variant for production-planning-related alerts(D): You create a variant (e.g., in /SAPAPO/AMON_SETTING) to filter objects (e.g., materials, resources) for which alerts are monitored, tailoring it to production planning issues (e.g., late orders, shortages).

Assign the overall profile to the authorization profile(B) is incorrect—overall profiles link to planning, not authorization (handled via PFCG roles).Object selection variant for ATP categories(C) relates to availability checks, not production planning alerts, which focus on PP/DS issues. This is per SAP’s Alert Monitor setup.

In SAP S/4HANA, MRP usesbackward schedulingto calculate the basic dates for dependent requirements (e.g., components needed for production). Backward scheduling starts from the requirement date of the finished product and works backward to determine when components must be available. The key time elements considered are:

Planned delivery time(A): This is maintained in the material master (MRP 2 view, field: Planned Delivery Time) for externally procured materials. It represents the time required by the vendor to deliver the material, and MRP uses it to calculate the start date for procurement to ensure the component is available when needed.

In-house production time(D): For materials produced in-house, this is maintained in the material master (MRP 2 view, field: In-house Production Time). It defines the total time required to produce the material, independent of quantity, and MRP uses it to determine the start date of production for dependent requirements.

Total replenishment lead time(B) (MRP 2 view, field: Total Replenishment Lead Time) is an optional field that includes all procurement and production times but is typically used as a fallback or for special cases, not as a standard element in backward scheduling for components.Operation duration(C) is specific to routing data (e.g., setup, processing times) and is considered in detailed scheduling (e.g., production order scheduling), not MRP’s basic date calculation, which relies on material master data. This aligns with SAP’s MRP scheduling logic as per official documentation.

In SAP S/4HANA Demand Management,planned independent requirements(PIRs) represent forecasted demand for finished products. Their consumption by other requirements (e.g., sales orders) depends on settings in the material master:

Requirements type(C): This is determined by the planning strategy and specifies the type of PIR (e.g., VSF for forecast-based planning). It is maintained in the material master (MRP 3 view) or derived from the planning strategy. The requirements type dictates how PIRs are consumed (e.g., by sales orders) and is visible in demand management (transaction MD61). For example, requirements type "LSF" (from strategy 40) allows consumption by sales orders.

Planning strategy(D): Defined in the material master (MRP 3 view, field: Strategy Group), the planning strategy (e.g., 40 - Planning with Final Assembly) controls whether and how PIRs are consumed. For instance, strategy 10 (Make-to-Stock) does not allow consumption, while strategy 40 reduces PIRs based on incoming sales orders within the consumption period.

Order type(A) relates to production or sales order processing, not PIR consumption logic.Requirements profile(B) is not a standard SAP term in this context and does not directly influence consumption (it may refer to custom settings, but it’s not part of SAP’s standard demand management). This is detailed in SAP’s official Demand Management documentation.

Cost Object Controlling (COC) in SAP S/4HANA for production orders can be configured as order-related (each order is a cost object) or product-related (costs are collected at the product level via a product cost collector). Key considerations include:

In product-related COC, all costs are debited and credited to a product cost collector(B): In this approach (configured via transaction KKF6N or Customizing: Production > Product Cost Controlling > Product Cost Collectors), all production costs (material, labor, overhead) for a material are aggregated on a single cost collector, regardless of individual orders. This simplifies cost tracking for repetitive manufacturing scenarios.

Order-related COC is beneficial in a flexible production environment(D): In flexible or make-to-order production, where each order has unique specifications or costs (e.g., varying BOMs or routings), order-related COC (configured in the order type, OPL8) assigns costs to individual production orders, providing detailed visibility and control.

Product-related COC for co-products(A) is incorrect—co-products typically use order-related COC with a settlement rule to apportion costs, not product-related collectors.In order-related COC, individual production orders do NOT have cost segments(C) is false—each order has its own cost segments (e.g., material, activity) for detailed analysis. This aligns with SAP’s cost controlling documentation.

In SAP S/4HANA, during the creation of planned orders or production orders, the system relies on specific master data to determine the production process, components, and operations. The system checks the following:

In the bill of material (BOM)(C): The BOM (maintained in transaction CS01/CS02) defines the components required for production. MRP explodes the BOM to generate dependent requirements for planned orders, and production orders inherit this structure. The BOM’s validity (e.g., date, lot size) and usage (e.g., production) are verified during order creation.

In the MRP controller(D): The MRP controller (material master, MRP 1 view, field: MRP Controller) influences master data selection indirectly through its configuration in Customizing (e.g., Production > Material Requirements Planning > Master Data > Define MRP Controllers). It can determine planning parameters and production versions, affecting order creation.

In the routing(E): The routing (maintained in transaction CA01/CA02) specifies the operations, sequence, and work centers for production. During order creation, the system selects the routing to define the production process, ensuring the correct operations are assigned to the order.

In the production version(A) is critical for linking BOMs and routings, but the system checks within the BOM and routing directly once the version is selected, not the version itself as a "check location."In the work centers(B) provides capacity and scheduling data, but the system does not check master data selection settings there—it uses the routing to reference work centers. This aligns with SAP’s production planning master data integration.

In SAP S/4HANA PP/DS, theInsert Operationscheduling mode (configured in the strategy profile, e.g., /SAPAPO/CDPSC11) is a finite scheduling option that inserts a new operation into an existing schedule while respecting capacity constraints. Effects include:

Scheduling of an operation takes place as close as possible to the desired date(A): The system schedules the operation (e.g., in /SAPAPO/PPDS_DISP) at the earliest feasible time slot near the desired date (specified in the order or planning parameters), considering finite capacity and resource availability.

Neighboring operations can be moved in both directions in order to create a slot(C): To accommodate the new operation, the system shifts existing operations forward or backward (within tolerances defined in the strategy profile), ensuring a feasible slot without overloading the resource.

Sequencing on multi-activity resources(B) isn’t automatically updated—this requires a separate heuristic (e.g., /SAPAPO/HEUR_SEQUENCE).Changes in the complete collective order(D) don’t occur automatically—collective orders require explicit rescheduling of linked orders, not an inherent feature of Insert Operation. This is per SAP’s PP/DS scheduling documentation.

In SAP S/4HANA, a "multiple BOM" refers to alternative BOMs (transaction CS01, field: Alternative) for the same material, allowing different component combinations. Reasons for these variations include:

Manufacturing date(A): Alternative BOMs can have different validity periods (Valid From/To dates in CS01 header). For example, a new BOM might replace an old one due to design changes effective from a specific date, resulting in different components based on when production occurs (checked in MRP or CO01).

Lot size(D): Each alternative BOM can specify a lot size range (CS01, header data, field: Lot Size From/To). Different component combinations might be optimal for small versus large production runs (e.g., bulk packaging for larger lots), leading to distinct BOMs tied to quantity.

BOM header status(B) (e.g., Active/Inactive) controls usability but doesn’t define component combinations—it’s a single status per BOM.BOM component status(C) isn’t a standard field—component relevance is managed via item category or deletion flags, not status, and doesn’t explain multiple BOMs. This is per SAP’s multiple BOM functionality.

In SAP S/4HANA,co-productsandby-productsare outputs of a production process, but they differ in purpose, valuation, and system handling:

Only co-products have movement type 101(C): Co-products are intentionally produced alongside the main product and are goods receipted into inventory using movement type 101 (transaction MIGO or CO11N confirmation) as part of the production order. This reflects their status as primary outputs with planned quantities in the BOM (marked with a negative quantity and co-product indicator in CS01). By-products, conversely, use movement type 531 for goods receipt, as they are secondary outputs.

Only co-products appear in the process or production order settlement rule(D): Co-products are included in the settlement rule of the production order (visible in CO02, Settlement Rule) because their costs are apportioned based on apportionment structures (e.g., equivalence numbers in the material master, MRP 2 view). By-products do not appear in the settlement rule; their costs are typically offset against the main product via a cost credit (configured in the BOM).

Only co-products have non-zero inventory valuation(A) is incorrect—by-products can also have inventory valuation (e.g., standard price), though often lower.Only co-products have movement type 531(B) is false—531 is specific to by-products, not co-products. This aligns with SAP’s co/by-product handling in production.

In SAP S/4HANA repetitive manufacturing, aline hierarchy(transaction LDM1) organizes production lines for planning and execution:

A production line with more than one work center(A): A line hierarchy represents a complex production line comprising multiple work centers (defined in CR01/CR02) linked in a hierarchical structure. For example, a main line (top node) might include sub-lines or work centers (e.g., assembly, testing), allowing detailed capacity planning and quantity assignment in MF50 or PP/DS.

Alternative sequence in the routing(B) (CA21, Alternative Sequence) defines optional operation paths, not a line hierarchy.Parallel sequence in the routing(C) (Parallel Sequence) splits operations concurrently, unrelated to line hierarchy structure.Prioritized alternative work centers(D) is managed via production versions or PP/DS mode selection, not line hierarchies, which focus on physical line organization. This is per SAP’s REM line hierarchy definition.

In SAP S/4HANA PP/DS,standard heuristicsare predefined algorithms (e.g., SAP_PP_002 for planning standard lots) executed in the planning run (/SAPAPO/CDPSB0) or interactively (/SAPAPO/RRP3). Their purpose is:

To solve planning problems for defined objects(C): Heuristics address specific planning tasks for objects like materials, resources, or orders. For example, SAP_PP_002 creates planned orders to cover shortages, SAP_PP_020 sequences operations, and SAP_PP_007 adjusts schedules—each solving a distinct problem (e.g., demand coverage, capacity conflicts) based on defined parameters.

Automate material movements in staging(A) is handled by WM or Kanban, not PP/DS heuristics.Set default values in production master data(B) is a master data maintenance task (e.g., MM02), not a heuristic function.Optimize costs and times(D) is possible with optimization tools (e.g., PP/DS Optimizer), not standard heuristics, which focus on rule-based planning. This is per SAP’s PP/DS heuristic documentation.