SAP S/4HANA Conversion Exam Quiz

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What procedure should be followed to execute a Unicode Conversion only?

SUM with DMO

SUM without DMO

SWPM using the Load procedure (correct)

SWPM using the Backup / Restore procedure

What happens to programs marked as 'automatic adjustment' if the upgrade continues without additional actions in SPAU?

SUM continues and modifications are automatically deleted

SUM prompts for a modification adjustment transport

SUM halts until a transport request is marked

SUM continues with the next phase and modifications are retained (correct)

Which types of SAP Systems can be used to generate the custom code migration worklist for an ABAP test cockpit?

Any SAP S/4HANA version

A standalone SAP system with ABAP 7.50 or lower

A standalone SAP system with ABAP 7.51 or above (correct)

An SAP S/4HANA 1709 sandbox system (correct)

When can all dialog users log on after upgrading an SAP ECC development system with SUM?

During the 'Postprocessing' step, after completion of post procedure steps Signup and view all the answers

Which guides provide information about SUM phases starting with 'EU_CLONE_'?

The DMO Guide Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of transaction SPAU during an upgrade?

It displays modifications for adjustment during the upgrade Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are correct actions regarding programs that are automatically adjusted during an upgrade?

They will automatically save modifications without any input Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates the benchmaking and repetition option in the Database Migration Option (DMO) of SUM?

Benchmarking is used for performance checks, repetition for data consistency Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the 'Calculated level' for software components during the BIND_PATCH phase?

The SAP Support Packages found in the download directory Signup and view all the answers

Which transaction must be executed to utilize downloaded content from SAP note 1000009 in the ASU Toolbox?

/ASU/START (Start ASU Toolbox) Signup and view all the answers

In which phases of an upgrade does the SUM allow for generating ABAP loads (SGEN)?

Post-downtime Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is exhibited by the DMO for SUM when the option 'Do not compare table contents' is selected?

It does NOT perform any table comparison. Signup and view all the answers

After which phase is the repository first accessible on the target database during a DMO procedure with SUM?

Uptime migration (EU_CLONE_MIG_UT_RUN) Signup and view all the answers

Which steps can be partially moved to uptime processing during an SAP S/4HANA conversion with DMO?

Conversion Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the source database for DOC.D?

The source database is not supported due to age. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the transaction /ASU/SHOW_NOTE?

To display a specific SAP note in a web browser. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended procedure to upgrade to SAP ECC 6.08 when running a single codepage (SCP)?

Perform the Unicode conversion before the upgrade to SAP ECC 6.08. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would you use SUM 2.0 instead of SUM 1.0?

Upgrading to SAP ECC 6.08 without using DMO. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities require a stack XML file calculated by the maintenance planner?

Prerequisite check. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of conducting benchmark runs during an SAP S/4HANA conversion?

To optimize the migration. Signup and view all the answers

How does SUM transfer data by default from the source database to the target database during migration?

Using R3load and network socket connection. Signup and view all the answers

Which statements are true regarding the SAP S/4HANA Conversion Guide?

It contains a section about the simplification item (SI) checks. Signup and view all the answers

What method is used for database operations synchronization between the source and the target table?

Deletes are directly executed in the target table by delete trigger. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks is a prerequisite check for using SUM?

Checking for the latest software patches and updates. Signup and view all the answers

Which SAP systems can be used for the ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC) to perform custom code analysis for an SAP S/4HANA conversion?

Standalone AS ABAP with SAP_BASIS 752 and above Signup and view all the answers

Why are 40 Process Buckets executed in parallel during phase EU_CLONE_MIG_DT_RUN?

These are 40 pairs of R3load processes, so there are 80 R3load processes running. Signup and view all the answers

How can you obtain the latest content of the simplification database for the Custom Code Migration Worklist?

Download it from SAP Support Portal Signup and view all the answers

What does the major SAP Note for the version of SUM usually contain?

The link to different patch levels to SUM Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phases are executed during SUM technical downtime in an SAP S/4HANA conversion?

PARMVNT_UPG Signup and view all the answers

When configuring R3load processes in the DMO of SUM, what is typically the limit on the number of parallel processes?

It is defined by the number of CPU cores available. Signup and view all the answers

What should you apply to acquire the corresponding latest updates for the Custom Code Migration Worklist?

SAP notes via the Note Assistant Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the DMO's processing during technical downtime?

More than the defined number of processes can run if resources permit. Signup and view all the answers

What does the benchmarking option allow you to do during migration?

Migrate a specified set of tables Signup and view all the answers

During the main configuration of the SUM tool, which of the following steps occur via the shadow instance?

Activation of dictionary objects Signup and view all the answers

In the BIND_PATCH phase, what does the Calculated level indicate for software components?

SAP support packages in the download directory that are newer than the selected stack Signup and view all the answers

After which phase does the SUM stop to enable a test cycle during an SAP S/4HANA conversion?

EU_CLONE_MIG_DT_RUN Signup and view all the answers

When does the shadow system get stopped for the last time during an update using the standard configuration mode?

Before the downtime starts Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using the file UPGANA.XML from a previous SUM run?

To make the progress information more accurate Signup and view all the answers

What crucial step is involved in the preparational process for an SAP S/4HANA conversion?

Backing up existing data Signup and view all the answers

What allows for the complete migration to occur in the SUM tool?

Utilizing the repetition option Signup and view all the answers

What does setting the SUM parameter "migration_only" to 1 accomplish?

Changes the database type without altering the software components. Signup and view all the answers

Which methods can be used to verify if the phase SHADOW_IMPORT_INC is running properly during a SUM run?

Examine the R3trans processes on the primary application server's host. Signup and view all the answers

What benefits does the benchmarking option of the DMO for SUM provide?

Identifies the optimal number of parallel R3load processes by monitoring host performance. Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when planning an 'inplace-migration' to SAP HANA using DMO of SUM?

The shadow repository temporarily increases the target database size. Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected output when reviewing the information in a running batch job during the SHADOW_IMPORT_INC phase?

Data indicating successful or failed import operations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the DMO's benchmarking option is true?

It helps in determining the duration of each phase based on previous runs. Signup and view all the answers

What must be manually edited when performing SAP HANA Landscape Reorganization?

A configuration file that guides the migration processes. Signup and view all the answers

What describes the role of job monitoring in the context of a successful SUM run?

It assesses the overall efficiency of system resources utilized during the migration. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Exam Information

Exam: E_S4HCON2023
Title: SAP Certified Technology Specialist - SAP S/4HANA Conversion and SAP System Upgrade
Vendor: SAP
Version: V12.65

Question 1

Question: What SAP systems can you use for the ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC) to perform custom code analysis for an SAP S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: Standalone AS ABAP with SAP_BASIS 752 and above, SAP S/4HANA Server.

Question 2

Question: Why are 40 Process Buckets executed in parallel when using DMO of SUM?
Answer: The number of available CPU cores limits the parallel running of 40 R3load processes to ensure efficient use of resources.

Question 3

Question: How can you get the latest content of the simplification database using the ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC)?
Answer: Download it from the SAP Support Portal.

Question 4

Question: What does the major SAP Note for the version of SUM you are using contain?
Answer: Links to different patch levels, corrections to the SUM Guide and an overview of possible upgrade paths.

Question 5

Question: Which phases are executed during SUM technical downtime for an SAP S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: PARMVNT_UPG, PARDIST_SHD

Question 6

Question: What are valid options to check the progress of an inplace SUM DMO run?
Answer: Checking the dump size of the database export on disk and checking log files in the SUM directory/subdirectory.

Question 7

Question: How does SUM recognize modification adjustment transports from predecessor systems?
Answer: By searching for transport requests in the DIR_TRANS/transport subdirectory.

Question 8

Question: What is the main difference between a standard SAP S/4HANA conversion and a downtime-optimized conversion?
Answer: A dedicated temporary database is used during uptime for the downtime-optimized conversion.

Question 9

Question: Which options are valid for checking the progress of a database migration in a Windows environment?
Answer: Checking "Charts Control Center" in the SUM UI, and checking log files.

Question 10

Question: Which maintenance events are possible with SUM for an SAP system based on AS ABAP 7.40 and above?
Answer: Dual Stack split, Support Package Stack Update

Question 11

Question: What steps take place via the shadow instance when "Standard" is selected in SUM?
Answer: Modification adjustment (SPDD) and activation of dictionary objects (ACT_UPG).

Question 12

Question: What is the recommended option for upgrading from SAP ECC 6.07 to 6.08 on a single codepage (SCP)?
Answer: Performing the Unicode conversion before the upgrade.

Question 13

Question: In which scenarios do you need to use SUM 2.0 instead of SUM 1.0?
Answer: Upgrading to SAP ECC 6.08 without DMO, and SAP S/4HANA conversion to SAP S/4HANA 1709.

Question 14

Question: Which SUM activities require a stack XML file?
Answer: SAP S/4HANA conversion including DMO, Prerequisite check, and DMO without system update.

Question 15

Question: What is the main purpose of performing benchmark runs in an SAP S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: To optimize the migration process.

Question 16

Question: How are database operations synchronized between the source and target table within ICNV?
Answer: Deletes are executed directly in the target table using a delete trigger.

Question 17

Question: What needs to be known about the SAP S/4HANA Conversion Guide?
Answer: It contains database migration options, simplification items (SI) checks, and information on custom code analysis.

Question 18

Question: How does SUM transfer data during an inplace migration?
Answer: By default, SUM uses R3load and memory pipes to transfer data from the source to the target database.

Question 19

Question: What can you achieve by setting the SUM parameter "migration_only" to 1?
Answer: An upgrade of the software components is performed without changing the database type.

Question 20

Question: Where can you check if the SHADOW_IMPORT_INC phase is still running?
Answer: Checking log files in the SUM directory, and the "Charts Control Center" in the SUM UI.

Question 21

Question: What are the benefits of using the benchmarking option of the DMO for SUM?
Answer: It verifies download directory content and provides previous benchmark run duration.

Question 22

Question: What needs to be considered to use DMO for inplace-migration to SAP HANA?
Answer: Source system is non-Unicode, target database is a scale-out system, SAP HANA Landscape Reorganization can require a step to edit a file, and network capacity needs to be considered.

Question 23

Question: Which approach is needed for a Unicode Conversion only?
Answer: Using the Load procedure.

Question 24

Question: If programs are flagged as "automatic adjustments (green traffic tight)" during a system upgrade, what happens when continuing without additional actions?
Answer: SUM continues with the next phase and your modifications are lost.

Question 25

Question: What kind of SAP system is needed to generate a custom code migration worklist for custom code check using ABAP test cockpit?
Answer: A standalone SAP system with ABAP 7.51 or above, and an SAP S/4HANA 1709 sandbox system.

Question 26

Question : What is the earliest point in an SUM upgrade when users are allowed to log on?
Answer: After the "Post processing" roadmap step and when all post processing steps are complete.

Question 27

Question: Which guides contain "EU_CLONE_" phases?
Answer: SAP S/4HANA Conversion Guide and the Application Guide.

Question 28

Question: What is the difference between benchmaking and repetition options for Database Migration Option (DMO) in SUM?
Answer: Benchmaking option allows you to migrate a specified set of tables. The repetition option allows you to repeat the complete migration.

Question 29

Question: What steps occur via the shadow instance when Advanced option is chosen in SUM configuration.
Answer: Conversion of application tables (PARCONV_UPG) and Activation of dictionary objects (ACT_UPG).

Question 30

Question: In the SAP S/4HANA conversion process, what does the Calculated level column indicate for software components?
Answer: The SAP support packages contained in the upgrade media, calculated by the maintenance planner.

Question 31

Question: After which phase does SUM stop for a test cycle with migration repetition option enabled?
Answer: EU_CLONE_MIG_DT_RUN.

Question 32

Question: When does the shadow system stop during a standard SUM procedure?
Answer: Before the downtime starts.

Question 33

Question: What is the benefit of using UPGANA.XML from a previous SUM run?
Answer: Auto filling for specific fields in the SUM UI, making progress information more accurate.

Question 34

Question: Which preparational steps are needed for an S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: Checking compatibility of custom code with S/4HANA, and performing migration of data to the new structure.

Question 35

Question: What credentials are used for dictionary object adjustments (SPDD) during an S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: Credentials of a named user in client 000 of the shadow system.

Question 36

Question: Additional configuration options offered by SUM when selecting Switch expert mode?
Answer: Using the Near Zero Downtime Maintenance Technology (NZDM), and reusing a profile for the shadow instance.

Question 37

Question: What is the minimum SAP basis release for an ECC system to be converted to an S/4HANA server?
Answer: SAP Basis release 700.

Question 38:

Question: What 3 things does ICNV initialization do?
Answer: Creation of views, creation of flags, and building indexes on flag columns.

Question 39:

Question: How does SUM transfer data during inplace migration for S/4HANA conversion using DMO?
Answer: Using R3load and memory pipes.

Question 40:

Question: What steps need to be done before SUM continues with a DMO process?
Answer: Creating "modified" object versions, and releasing transport requests containing adjustments.

Question 41:

Question: What information is used to determine SUM directory path?
Answer: The path is stored in the sumabap conf file during registration.

Question 42:

Question: When does silent data migration (SDM) take place during an S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: During SUM technical downtime.

Question 43:

Question: What types of information can be found in the SAP ERP Upgrade and Update Guide?
Answer: Troubleshooting, target release specific details, and free space requirements.

Question 44:

Question: What steps are run before technical downtime for an S/4HANA DMO conversion?
Answer: Generating the new ABAP loads, importing upgrade and language data, and creating application tables in the SAP HANA database.

Question 45:

Question: What actions are performed during the business downtime in a SUM procedure for S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: Executing SPAU modification adjustments, execution of eCATTs for business validation tests, execution of SPDD modification adjustment, and Execution of XPRAs and AIMs.

Question 46:

Question: What considerations are needed to upgrade a three system landscape (DEV - QAS - PRD) for a Unicode conversion?
Answer: The upgrade of the PRD system must be finished before any transports from upgraded DEV system are imported into the PRD.

Question 47:

Question: What is the latest point in time to reset an inplace S/4HANA DMO conversion without data loss?
Answer: The end of the business downtime.

Question 48:

Question: What is the default parallel process count during the S/4HANA conversion with DMO when table contents comparison is chosen?
Answer: Up to 40 parallel R3load process.

Question 49:

Question: In which scenarios is near-zero downtime maintenance (nZDM) useful?
Answer: During S/4HANA conversion with DMO, and during upgrades of S/4HANA or ECC systems using DMO.

Question 50:

Question: Where to change R3load process number in the SUM Utilities?
Answer: SUM Phaselist and Process Control Center.

Question 51:

Question: What credentials to use for adjusting programs and objects using SPAU in SUM S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: A named user in client 000 of the shadow system.

Question 52:

Question: When does the shadow instance stop during a standard S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: As a part of the cleanup process.

Question 53:

Question: Which tasks should be done during the preparation phase of a S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: Checking custom code compatibility with S/4HANA, solving problems from simplification item (SI) checks and migrating data to the new data structure.

Question 54:

Question: When are the SUM DMO related files available in the SUM download area?
Answer: DMO .xml files are generated before the start of SUM execution.

Question 55:

Question: How to identify the phase of SUM where an error occurred during uptime?
Answer: Check the SAP system logs (using transaction SM21) and check the SUM UI messages.

Question 56:

Question: What steps can SUM perform during S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: Unicode conversion and Database migration.

Question 57:

Question: Under which circumstances can SUM run without creating a shadow system?
Answer: Using the "Single System" configuration option, especially when installing Add-ons.

Question 58:

Question: Which Migration Parameter selection is NOT possible in DMO for S/4HANA inplace migration?
Answer: DMO with system move.

Question 59:

Question: How to find the SUM procedure phase where an error occurred during uptime?
Answer: Check the logs, especially error logs, of the SAP system and the SUM UI.

Question 60:

Question: What conversion-specific tasks are performed during S/4HANA conversion preparation phase?
Answer: Checking compatibility of custom code with S/4HANA and performing the Data Migration task.

Question 61:

Question: During which activities can near-zero downtime maintenance be utilized for an SAP ECC system?
Answer: Performing an SAP S/4HANA conversion without DMO, applying SAP support packages, and upgrading the SAP system.

Question 62:

Question: What are the benefits of using the benchmarking option of the DMO for SUM?
Answer: Verify download directory content to match the stack XML file, and provides previous benchmark run durations for future optimizations.

Question 63:

Question: How to prepare database migration option of a SUM procedure?
Answer: Extract the SAP HANA database installation archive, move the stack.xml update file into the download folder, and extract the SAP HANA client installation archive.

Question 64:

Question: What to consider when performing SI checks for a SAP S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: The SI checks are executed in development and results are transported to other systems, and an appropriate framework is required.

Question 65:

Question: What to consider when performing SI checks for a SAP S/4HANA 1510 conversion?
Answer: appropriate SI check framework for the specific SAP S/4HANA version and that error resolution from SI checks are necessary.

Question 66:

Question: Which downtime optimization technique requires minimized downtime service?
Answer: Near-Zero Downtime Maintenance (nZDM).

Question 67:

Question: Which steps can be partially processed in uptime in an DMO-based S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: The conversion and migration phase.

Question 68:

Question: Why is the Downtime Optimized Conversion (DoC) scenario not selectable sometimes if running an S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: The DoC scenario is not available if the S/4HANA conversion does not include DMO.

Question 69:

Question: ASU Toolbox content use with what transaction?
Answer: ASU/START (Start ASU Toolbox).

Question 70:

Question: When in SUM to generate ABAP loads (SGEN)?
Answer: During the Post-downtime and Uptime phases.

Question 71:

Question: What do the 'Calculated level' column in SUM indicate for software components?
Answer: The SAP Support Packages that will be included in the upgrade.

Question 72:

Question: What steps in an S/4HANA DMO conversion can be moved to uptime processing?
Answer: The Conversion phase and the Migration phase.

Question 73:

Question: After which phase does repository become available in a DMO procedure for the target database?
Answer: After the Uptime Migration phase (EU_CLONE_MIG_UT_RUN).

Question 74:

Question: How does the tool handle table comparison in DMO config?
Answer: The tool performs comparison on selected tables using row counts.

Question 75:

Question: What SAP kernels are needed for a standard S/4HANA conversion from ECC on Windows with MaxDB?
Answer: Kernel for the target release (Windows, SAP HANA) and the kernel for the source release (Windows, SAP MaxDB).

Question 76:

Question: What are the considerations for Unicode migration from ECC on MaxDB to HANA in a scale-out setup?
Answer: Target database size may temporarily increase, and appropriate planning is crucial.

Question 77:

Question: Which SUM phases are executed when performing S/4HANA conversion with DMO?
Answer: DIFF*, DOWNCONF DTTRANS, and EU-IMPORT*(phases).

Question 78:

Question: In which transactions can you review custom code check results during SAP S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: ABAP Test Cockpit (ATC).

Question 79:

Question: How to switch on required business functions during an S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: Import the transport request containing the required activation recordings from the development system into the production system.

Question 80:

Question: What should be considered in SUM during SAP S/4HANA conversion maintenance planner calculation for software components?
Answer: The next SAP Support Package level available is crucial to determining the active SUM version.

Question 81:

Question: What are the considerations for an SAP ECC system with SAP_BASIS 740, non-Unicode on SAP MaxDB?
Answer: Support for migration to an S/4HANA system might be limited.

Question 82:

Question: What are the possible paths to performing an SAP S/4HANA conversion?
Answer: Converting with Unicode conversion, with Database Migration, including Database Migration and Unicode Conversion.

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