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The Big Picture
The guide explains how SAP S/4 Hana integrates various business functions, such as financial accounting, management accounting, materials management, human capital management, and sales order processing. It highlights how these functions work together to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.
What are the key benefits of SAP S/4 Hana?
The key benefits of SAP S/4 Hana include:
- Real-time data processing and analytics
- Enhanced user experience through modern UI
- Simplified data model for easier system maintenance
- Streamlined business processes for improved efficiency
- Integration with other SAP solutions for end-to-end process support
What is SAP S/4 Hana?
SAP S/4 Hana is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that enables businesses to integrate and streamline their operations.
What is the difference between SAP ECC and SAP S/4 Hana?
SAP ECC (ERP Central Component) is the previous generation of SAP's ERP system, while SAP S/4 Hana is the latest version. The main difference between the two is that SAP S/4 Hana is based on an in-memory database, which provides faster data processing and analytics.
Financial Accounting (FI)
What is general ledger accounting?
General ledger accounting is the process of recording financial transactions in a company's general ledger. It involves posting journal entries to various accounts, such as assets, liabilities, and equity.
What is the purpose of the Financial Accounting (FI) module in SAP S/4 HANA?
A. To manage financial
transactions in an organization.
B. To manage procurement
processes in an organization.
C. To manage production
processes in an organization.
D. To manage human
resources processes in an organization.
Answer: A. To manage financial transactions in an organization. The FI module deals with the recording of financial transactions, the creation of financial statements, and the management of financial data.
What is the difference between a customer and a vendor?
A. A customer is someone who buys goods
or services from the organization, while a vendor is someone who sells
goods or services to the organization.
B. A customer is someone who sells goods
or services to the organization, while a vendor is someone who buys goods
or services from the organization.
C. A customer and a vendor are the same
thing in SAP S/4 HANA.
D. None of the above.
Answer: A. A customer is someone who buys goods or services from the organization, while a vendor is someone who sells goods or services to the organization. In SAP S/4 HANA, customers and vendors are maintained separately to keep track of transactions with each party.
Management Accounting (CO)
What is cost center accounting?
Cost center accounting is the process of tracking and allocating costs to different departments or functions within a company.
How does SAP S/4 Hana support cost center accounting?
It enables businesses to track and allocate costs to different cost centers, analyze cost variances, and generate cost center reports.
What is a cost center?
A. A cost center
is a location where goods are produced or services are performed.
B. A cost center
is a department or unit within an organization that incurs costs.
C. A cost center
is a vendor who supplies goods or services to an organization.
D. A cost center
is a customer who buys goods or services from an organization.
Answer: B. A cost center is a department or unit within an organization that incurs costs. Cost centers are used to track and manage expenses within an organization, and are typically associated with a particular business function or activity.
What is the purpose of the Management Accounting (CO) module in SAP S/4 HANA?
A. To manage financial
transactions in an organization.
B. To manage procurement
processes in an organization.
C. To manage production
processes in an organization.
D. To provide information
for management decision-making.
Answer: D. Provide information for management decision-making. The CO module provides cost accounting, profitability analysis, and other information to help managers make informed decisions.
Materials Management -- Purchase to Pay process (MM)
What is the Purchase to Pay (P2P) process?
A. The process of
purchasing goods or services from a vendor and making payment for them.
B. The process of
producing goods or services in-house and managing inventory.
C. The process of
managing customer orders and delivering goods or services to them.
D. The process of
managing employee expenses and reimbursements.
Answer: A. The Purchase to Pay (P2P) process in SAP S/4 HANA is the process of purchasing goods or services from a vendor and making payment for them. The process typically involves several steps, including creating a purchase requisition, selecting a vendor, creating a purchase order, receiving the goods or services, and processing the payment.
What is the purpose of the Materials Management (MM) module?
A. To manage financial transactions in
an organization.
B. To manage procurement processes in
an organization.
C. To manage production processes in an
organization.
D. To manage human resources processes
in an organization.
Answer: B. Manage procurement processes in an organization. The MM module includes functions such as purchasing, inventory management, and material valuation.
What is invoice verification?
A. The process of verifying that the goods
or services have been received and are in good condition.
B. The process of verifying that the vendor
has provided the correct goods or services at the agreed-upon price.
C. The process of verifying that the payment
has been made to the vendor.
D. The process of verifying that the goods
or services have been inspected and meet specifications.
Answer: B. Invoice verification is the process of verifying that the vendor has provided the correct goods or services at the agreed-upon price. The invoice verification process typically involves comparing the invoice to the purchase order and goods receipt records, and resolving any discrepancies before processing the payment.
Human Capital Management (HCM) / Success Factors
What is Human Capital Management (HCM)?
A. A module that handles financial accounting
processes.
B. A module that handles procurement processes.
C. A module that handles personnel management
processes.
D. A module that handles warehouse management
processes.
Answer: C. This module that handles personnel management processes and includes functions such as employee record keeping, payroll management, and benefits administration.
What is talent management?
Talent management is the process of recruiting, developing, and retaining employees with the skills and abilities necessary to achieve a company's goals.
What is SuccessFactors in SAP S/4 HANA?
A. A module that
handles financial accounting processes.
B. A module that
handles procurement processes.
C. A module that
handles personnel management processes.
D. A cloud-based
human resources management software.
Answer: D. SuccessFactors is a cloud-based human resources management software. This software provides a range of HR functions such as recruiting, performance management, learning and development, and succession planning.
Warehouse Management/Stock Transfers
What is Warehouse Management (WM)?
A. A module that handles financial accounting
processes.
B. A module that handles procurement processes.
C. A module that handles warehouse management
processes.
D. A module that handles personnel management
processes.
Answer: C. The module handles warehouse management processes. This includes functions such as managing inventory levels, tracking goods movements, and optimizing warehouse layouts.
What are stock transfers?
Stock transfers are the movement of inventory from one location to another within a company's warehouse or between different warehouses.
What is a transfer order?
A. A document that
authorizes the transfer of goods from one location to another within the
same plant.
B. A document that
authorizes the transfer of goods from one plant to another.
C. A document that
authorizes the transfer of goods from a vendor to the organization.
D. A document that
authorizes the transfer of goods from the organization to a customer.
Answer: A. A transfer order is a document that authorizes the transfer of goods from one location to another within the same plant. This document contains information such as the storage location of the goods, the quantity to be transferred, and the destination storage location.
Materials Planning / Manufacturing execution
What is materials planning?
Materials planning is the process of determining the amount and timing of materials needed to produce a product.
What is Manufacturing Execution (ME)?
A. A module that
handles financial accounting processes.
B. A module that
handles procurement processes.
C. A module that
handles materials planning processes.
D. A module that
handles manufacturing execution processes.
Answer: D. Manufacturing Execution (ME) handles manufacturing execution processes with functions such as managing production orders, tracking work-in-progress, and monitoring machine utilization.
What is a work center?
A. A location where
finished goods are stored.
B. A location where
raw materials are stored.
C. A location where
production activities are carried out.
D. A location where
products are sold to customers.
Answer: C. A work center is a location where production activities are carried out. This can include processes such as assembling products, machining parts, or packaging finished goods.
What is shop floor control?
A. The process of
managing production orders.
B. The process of
managing inventory levels.
C. The process of
managing procurement processes.
D. The process of
managing financial accounting processes.
Answer: A. The process of managing production orders. Those functions such as scheduling production activities, monitoring progress, and making adjustments to production processes as needed.
Sales Order Processing
What is sales order processing?
Sales order processing is the process of receiving and fulfilling customer orders.
What is the sales order processing cycle ?
A. Order creation,
order confirmation, delivery, and billing.
B. Purchase requisition,
purchase order, goods receipt, and invoice verification.
C. Material requirement
planning, production order creation, production execution, and goods receipt.
D. Vendor selection,
vendor evaluation, purchase order creation, and invoice verification.
Answer: A. The sales order processing cycle consists of order creation, order confirmation, delivery, and billing. The order creation step involves entering the customer's order into the system. The order confirmation step involves verifying product availability and confirming the order with the customer. The delivery step involves picking, packing, and shipping the goods to the customer. The billing step involves invoicing the customer for the goods or services delivered.
What is delivery processing?
A. The process of
picking, packing, and shipping goods to customers.
B. The process of
creating purchase orders for raw materials.
C. The process of
creating production orders for finished goods.
D. The process of
invoicing customers for goods or services delivered.
Answer: A. Delivery processing involves creating a delivery document based on the sales order, picking the goods from inventory, packing the goods for shipment, and creating a shipment document.
What is billing?
A. The process of
invoicing customers for goods or services delivered.
B. The process of
picking, packing, and shipping goods to customers.
C. The process of
creating purchase orders for raw materials.
D. The process of
creating production orders for finished goods.
Answer: The process of invoicing customers for goods or services delivered. This involves creating a billing document based on the sales order and delivery documents, calculating the invoice amount, and issuing the invoice to the customer.
Project Systems
What are project systems?
Project systems are a set of processes and tools used to manage projects, including project planning, budgeting, and resource management.
What are the key components of SAP Project Systems?
A. Work breakdown
structure, network, activity, and milestone.
B. Material master,
bill of materials, routing, and work center.
C. Sales order,
delivery, billing, and payment.
D. Vendor master,
purchase requisition, purchase order, and goods receipt.
Answer: A. The key components are work breakdown structure, network, activity, and milestone. Work breakdown structure (WBS) is a hierarchical structure that breaks down the project into smaller manageable components. Network represents the sequence of activities and their dependencies. Activity represents the work to be performed within a network, and milestone represents a significant event or achievement within the project.
What is a network in SAP Project Systems?
A network represents the sequence of activities and their dependencies. It provides a visual representation of the project schedule and enables project managers to identify critical paths and potential schedule conflicts.
What is a milestone?
A milestone in SAP Project Systems represents a significant event or achievement within the project. It provides a way to track progress and measure performance against project goals. Examples of milestones may include completing a project phase, obtaining customer approval, or achieving a technical milestone.
Enterprise Asset Management
What is enterprise asset management?
Enterprise asset management is the process of managing a company's physical assets, including equipment, facilities, and infrastructure.
What are the key components of SAP EAM?
The key components are equipment, functional location, maintenance plan, and work order. Equipment represents physical assets such as machines, vehicles, and tools. Functional location represents the location where the equipment is installed or used. Maintenance plan defines the maintenance activities to be performed on the equipment or functional location. Work order represents a task to be performed on the equipment or functional location.
What is preventive maintenance in SAP EAM?
A. Maintenance performed after a failure
or malfunction occurs.
B. Maintenance performed to restore equipment
to its original state.
C. Maintenance performed to prevent failures
or malfunctions.
D. Maintenance performed to improve equipment
performance.
Answer: C. Preventive maintenance is maintenance performed to prevent failures or malfunctions. It includes activities such as inspection, lubrication, cleaning, and calibration, and is typically performed on a regular schedule to keep the equipment in good working condition.
What is corrective maintenance in SAP EAM?
Corrective maintenance is maintenance performed after a failure or malfunction occurs. It includes activities such as repair, replacement, and troubleshooting, and is performed to restore the equipment to its original state.
What is predictive maintenance in SAP EAM?
A. Maintenance performed after a failure
or malfunction occurs.
B. Maintenance performed to restore equipment
to its original state.
C. Maintenance performed to prevent failures
or malfunctions.
D. Maintenance performed to improve equipment
performance.
Answer: D. Predictive maintenance is maintenance
performed to improve equipment performance. It uses data analysis and machine
learning techniques to identify patterns and trends in equipment performance,
and to predict when maintenance activities should be performed to prevent
failures or malfunctions. Predictive maintenance can help reduce maintenance
costs and increase equipment uptime.
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The Certification guide for SAP TS410 Integrated Business Processes in SAP S4 Hana was authored by Robert Szymanski and Viswa K Viswanathan, both of whom are experts in SAP technology and business processes. Robert Szymanski is an SAP consultant and trainer with over 15 years of experience in SAP technology and business processes. He has worked with clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Viswa K Viswanathan is an SAP consultant and trainer with over 20 years of experience in SAP technology and business processes. He has worked with clients in a variety of industries, including utilities, oil and gas, and public sector. Both Robert Szymanski and Viswa K Viswanathan are certified SAP professionals with extensive experience in SAP technology and business processes. They hold multiple SAP certifications and have worked with clients in a variety of industries to implement SAP solutions and improve business processes. |
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