C_TS422_2023 Exam Dumps - SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Production Planning and Manufacturing

In SAP S/4HANA and its broader ecosystem, forecasting for supply chain planning is supported by advanced tools:

Integrated Business Planning (IBP)(A): SAP IBP is a cloud-based solution designed for advanced supply chain planning, including demand forecasting. It uses statistical models, machine learning, and real-time data integration to predict demand, making it a primary tool for forecasting (e.g., SAP IBP for Demand).

Supply Chain Management (SCM)(B): SAP SCM, particularly its Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module (e.g., Demand Planning - DP), provides robust forecasting capabilities using historical data and planning algorithms. While SAP is transitioning APO functionalities to IBP, SCM remains relevant in on-premise or hybrid setups.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)(C) in S/4HANA focuses on material planning based on existing demand (e.g., PIRs or sales orders) and does not perform forecasting itself; it relies on inputs from Demand Management.Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP)(D) deals with capacity leveling and scheduling, not demand forecasting. These distinctions are clear in SAP’s supply chain planning documentation.

In SAP S/4HANA, dispatching operations (e.g., in CM21 or PP/DS Planning Board) assigns them to work centers. Multiple commitments on the same date indicate overlapping schedules, caused by:

The Finite Scheduling indicator is NOT set in the strategy profile(A): In PP/DS (strategy profile, /SAPAPO/CDPSC11) or capacity planning (OPU5), if finite scheduling isn’t active (e.g., work center CR02, Capacity tab, "Relevant to Finite Scheduling" unchecked), the system schedules operations infinitely, ignoring capacity limits and allowing overlaps on the same date.

The work center has several individual capacities(B): If the work center (CR02, Capacity tab) has multiple individual capacities (e.g., 3 machines, field: No. of Individual Capacities), operations can be scheduled in parallel on the same date, each assigned to a separate capacity, resulting in multiple commitments.

Alternative work centers fully occupied(C) might force scheduling onto one center but doesn’t inherently cause overlaps—it’s a capacity issue, not a scheduling logic flaw.Change Planning Direction indicator(D) (e.g., Forward/Backward in strategy profile) affects sequence, not overlapping commitments. This is per SAP’s scheduling behavior.

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.

Forecasting in SAP S/4HANA’s demand planning cycle, managed via transaction MC87 or MD61, generates planned independent requirements (PIRs) based on historical data and external factors. The process includes:

One-off events(A): These are special occurrences (e.g., promotions, trade shows) that can be manually entered or factored into forecast models (e.g., using event-based forecasting in the forecast profile) to adjust demand predictions.

Market intelligence(D): This refers to external data or insights (e.g., market trends, competitor actions) that planners can incorporate into forecasting models, often manually or via integration with tools like SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

Past sales order quantities(E): Historical sales data (from transaction MD73 or LIS) is a core input for statistical forecasting models (e.g., constant, trend, seasonal models), allowingthe system to predict future demand based on past consumption.

Past production planning quantities(B) are not typically used in demand forecasting, as they reflect supply rather than demand.Past quotation quantities(C) could influence sales forecasting in some scenarios but are not a standard input in SAP’s demand planning cycle, which focuses on confirmed sales orders. This aligns with SAP’s forecasting methodology in Demand Management.

In an SAP S/4HANA Cloud brownfield project,clean core principlesemphasize minimizing customizations, leveraging standard processes, and ensuring extensibility. SAP Signavio tools support process remodeling:

SAP Signavio Process Governance(C): This tool (part of the Signavio suite) enables process execution and monitoring, ensuring compliance with redesigned standard processes. It supports workflow automation and governance, aligning remodeled processes with clean core by enforcing best practices and reducing custom code.

SAP Signavio Process Manager(D): This tool is used for process modeling and documentation (e.g., BPMN 2.0). It allows the customer to redesign existing processes visually, map them to S/4HANA standard capabilities, and identify deviations, supporting a clean core approach by aligning with SAP’s reference processes.

SAP Signavio Process Insights(A) provides analytics on current process performance (e.g., bottlenecks), not remodeling.SAP Signavio Process Intelligence(B) focuses on process mining and data-driven insights, not direct remodeling. This is per SAP’s Signavio and clean core documentation.

In SAP S/4HANA, MRP can be configured to exclude certain materials from planning runs to optimize processing or reflect specific business needs. One method is to use aspecific material status(B), maintained in the material master (e.g., under the MRP view). A status such as "Blockedfor Procurement/Production" (configured in Customizing under Logistics - General > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Material Statuses) prevents the material from being planned in MRP, effectively excluding it from the run.

Another method is to assign aspecific MRP type(D), such as "ND" (No Planning), in the material master (MRP 1 view). This MRP type instructs the system not to generate requirements or planned orders for the material, excluding it from MRP processing.Using a specific MRP list(A) is not a valid exclusion method, as the MRP list is an output of the MRP run, not a control mechanism. Similarly,using a specific material group(C) does not inherently exclude materials from MRP, as material groups are for classification and reporting, not MRP control. These options align with SAP’s standard MRP configuration settings.

In SAP S/4HANA’sgraphical planning table(e.g., CM21 or PP/DS Planning Board, /SAPAPO/CDPS0), inserting an operation withforward planning direction(start from a fixed date and schedule forward) at a specific time on a work center with an existing operation:

The new operation is inserted at the desired time; the previously dispatched operation is moved forward(C): With forward scheduling (configured in the strategy profile, e.g., /SAPAPO/CDPSC11, Planning Direction: Forward), the system inserts the new operation at the specified time (e.g., via drag-and-drop). To maintain capacity feasibility, the previously dispatched operation is shifted forward (later in time) to avoid overlap, respecting the work center’s finite capacity (CR02, "Relevant to Finite Scheduling" checked).

Options A and B (leaving the existing operation unchanged) would violate finite scheduling rules, causing overlaps. Option D (moving backward) contradicts forward planning, which schedules from the start point onward. This is per SAP’s dispatching behavior in graphical tools.

Creating a material master (referred to here as a "product master") in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition (transaction MM01) requires mandatory fields to establish the material’s identity and usage:

Base unit of measure(A): This field (Basic Data 1 view, field: Base Unit of Measure) is mandatory and defines the primary unit (e.g., "PC," "KG") for stockkeeping, procurement, and production. Without it, the system cannot process quantities, making it a required input during creation.

Industry sector(B): Selected on the initial MM01 screen (field: Industry Sector), this determines the material’s business context (e.g., "M" for Mechanical Engineering) and influences the available views and field layouts. It’s mandatory to proceed with material creation.

Selection screen for views(C) is a step in MM01 where you choose views (e.g., MRP, Purchasing), but it’s not "information" entered—it’s a navigation choice.Product type(D) is likely a misnomer for "Material Type" (e.g., FERT, ROH), which is required on the initial screen, but the question’s phrasing aligns with SAP’s term "Material Type," not "Product Type." A and B are the clearest matches per SAP’s material creation process.