Learn, Practice, and Improve with SAP C_TS462_2023 Practice Test Questions

Explanation:

This requirement involves configuring text determination to copy header text from a specific source (sold-to party) under specific conditions. The setup follows a structured procedure:

A: The text type (e.g., header note) must be assigned to the sales document type to enable text copying for that document type.

B: This text type must be included in a text determination procedure. The procedure must have an access sequence that defines the order of text sources (e.g., quotation first, then sold-to party).

E: The entire text determination procedure must be assigned to the sales document type for it to be active during order creation.

Why the other options are partially relevant or incorrect:

C (Access sequence reads sold-to party text first):
This is incorrect for the stated requirement. The requirement specifies that the text should be copied from the quotation first. If not found there, then from the sold-to party. Therefore, the access sequence must be Quotation → Sold-to Party, not sold-to party first.

D (Set partner function language to "sold-to party"):
While correct for ensuring the text is in the sold-to party's language when copied from them, this is a detail within the access sequence configuration (specifically in the source text determination settings for the sold-to party access). It is implied by step B ("appropriate access sequence"), but it is not a standalone mandatory step in the listed hierarchy; the core setup steps are A, B, and E.

Reference:
SAP S/4HANA documentation on Text Determination explains that text copying is controlled by a text determination procedure assigned to a document type. The procedure uses an access sequence (e.g., predefined sequence TAXESK) to define the source hierarchy (e.g., preceding document → master data). The partner language for master data texts is configured within the access sequence's source text determination settings (SAP Help Portal: "Text Determination in Sales and Distribution").

Explanation:

SAP recommends using API-based approaches for clean core integrations in S/4HANA to minimize custom modifications and adhere to the “clean core” principle. This principle ensures that the S/4HANA standard system remains as close as possible to SAP’s delivered solution, reducing upgrade and maintenance complexity.

OData APIs:
OData (Open Data Protocol) is SAP’s preferred modern standard for cloud and Fiori-based integrations. It allows CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations on SAP business objects in a secure, standardized, and scalable way. OData services are lightweight, support real-time integration, and are ideal for both SAP Fiori apps and external application connectivity, enabling clean core integration without altering SAP standard objects.

SOAP APIs:
SOAP-based web services are another SAP-recommended option for clean integrations. They are standardized, reliable, and widely used for enterprise-to-enterprise (E2E) integrations. SOAP APIs support complex business logic and transactional requirements, making them suitable for integrating with external systems while maintaining the SAP standard without modifications.

Why the other options are incorrect

C. RFC (Remote Function Call):
While RFCs can be used for integration, they often involve direct calls to ABAP function modules, which may require custom coding or modifications. This can violate the clean core principle if standard SAP objects are enhanced.

D. IDoc (Intermediate Document):
IDocs are mainly used for asynchronous data exchange in older or middleware-heavy scenarios. They are not recommended for modern clean core integrations because they often require custom mapping, extra middleware, and additional processing, which increases the complexity and risk of core modifications.

References

SAP Help Portal: API-Based Integration in SAP S/4HANA –
SAP Blog: Clean Core Principle for S/4HANA – SAP Community

Explanation:

The automatic determination of a storage location during delivery creation is primarily controlled by a rule (called the "storage location determination rule" or "checking rule") that is assigned to the shipping point. This rule defines the sequence in which the system searches for a suitable storage location (e.g., based on material master settings, picking area, or storage conditions). The shipping point is the central organizational unit for execution, so it governs this logistics-specific determination.

Why the other options are incorrect:

A. Outbound delivery type:
While the delivery document type influences overall delivery processing, it does not contain the configuration for storage location determination rules.

B. Material:
The material master stores the default storage location (in the MRP or Work Planning views) and can have storage location requirements, but the rule that decides how to find the storage location is not defined here.

C. Outbound delivery item category:
The delivery item category controls item-specific behaviors (e.g., weight calculation, packing) but not the storage location determination rule.

Reference:
SAP S/4HANA documentation on Storage Location Determination confirms that the determination rule is configured and assigned to the shipping point. The path in customizing is: Logistics Execution → Shipping → Basic Shipping Functions → Delivery → Define Storage Location Determination (SAP Help Portal: "Storage Location Determination in Shipping").

Explanation:

A billing type is a key configuration object that controls the behavior of billing documents (invoices, credit memos, etc.). Among its settings are:

A. Billing type for cancellation:
Defines which billing document type should be used to cancel (reverse) a document created with this billing type (e.g., an invoice is cancelled with a cancellation invoice).

B. Reference mandatory indicator:
Specifies whether a billing document of this type must be created with reference to a preceding document (e.g., a delivery or another billing document).

Why the other options are incorrect:

C. Default delivery type for billing:
This is not configured in the billing type. The relationship between billing and delivery is controlled by copying control settings (e.g., which delivery types can be billed with which billing types).

D. Item number increment:
This is configured at the document type level in the Sales Document Header configuration (e.g., for sales orders, quotations), not specifically for the billing type.

Reference:
SAP S/4HANA configuration for billing types includes these fields in transaction VOFA or the SPRO path: Sales and Distribution → Billing → Billing Documents → Define Billing Types (SAP Help Portal: "Billing Types"). The "Cancellation billing type" and "Reference mandatory" are standard configuration fields within this activity.

Explanation:

In SAP S/4HANA, a service item in a sales order represents a service that does not involve the physical delivery of goods. Examples include consulting, maintenance, or support services. Because no physical product is shipped, certain fields and processes that are mandatory for material items are not relevant for service items.

A key characteristic of service items is that the Delivering Plant field is not required (Answer C). The delivering plant is relevant for physical goods to identify the source of supply for delivery processing. For services, no material is being issued from a plant, so the system does not require a delivering plant. This simplifies order entry and ensures that service items can be processed without linking to physical logistics processes.

Why the other options are incorrect

A. The material has a specific item category group:
While the item category determines that the item is a service, the “material item category group” refers to materials in the material master, which is not relevant for service items since services do not require material master linkage.

B. The item in the sales order is blocked for delivery:
Service items are not blocked for delivery; rather, they do not require delivery at all. No delivery blocking is necessary.

D. The service item has no schedule line assigned:
Service items can have schedule lines for planning and billing purposes. Lack of schedule lines is not a defining characteristic.

References

SAP Help Portal: Service Items in Sales Orders – SAP S/4HANA Cloud Sales
SAP Fiori Apps Library: Manage Sales Orders – Service Item Processing

Explanation:

In SAP S/4HANA, the account group is the key object that controls the internal versus external number assignment and the specific number range for a new business partner. When creating a business partner, you first select an account group (e.g., "Customer - CP01"), which determines:
Whether the partner number is assigned internally by the system or entered externally by the user.
Which number range interval is used for internal assignment.

Why the other options are incorrect:

B. Business partner category: This is a higher-level classification (e.g., Person, Organization, Group) that determines the basic data structure but does not control number range assignment.

C. Business partner grouping: This is not a standard SAP term for number range control; the correct term is account group.

D. Business partner role: A business partner can have multiple roles (e.g., sold-to party, payer). Roles are assigned after creation and do not control the initial number assignment.

Reference:
SAP S/4HANA documentation on Business Partner Configuration states that number ranges are assigned to account groups in the configuration activity: Cross-Application Components → SAP Business Partner → Business Partner → Number Ranges and Groupings → Define Groupings and Assign Number Ranges (SAP Help Portal: "Define Business Partner Groupings [Account Groups]").

Explanation:

A group condition is used when a discount (or surcharge) should be applied based on the cumulative value or quantity of multiple items that share a common characteristic—in this case, all items belonging to the material group "spare parts." By configuring condition type K029 as a group condition, the system will:

Group all order items with the specified material group.
Calculate the total value or quantity of these items.
Apply the scale discount based on this cumulative total.

This ensures the discount is granted collectively to all spare parts items, not individually per item.

Why the other options are incorrect:

A. Condition Index indicator:
This is used for rebate processing to track condition records for rebate agreements. It is not relevant for applying a standard scale discount within a sales order.

C. Condition Update indicator:
This controls whether condition values are updated in the document pricing conditions table (KONV). It does not determine how items are grouped for discount calculation.

D. Header condition:
Header conditions are applied to the entire document total, not to a specific group of items sharing a characteristic. This would apply the discount to all items in the order, not selectively to spare parts.

Reference:
SAP S/4HANA pricing configuration guides specify that a group condition is required for applying scales based on the total of items meeting a specific attribute (like material group). This is set in the condition type's configuration via the "Group condition" checkbox (SAP Help Portal: "Define Condition Types" and "Group Conditions").