Supply Chain Management Techniques

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How can you ensure that a new supplier is treated as if they had always been part of the existing quota arrangement?

Manually update the quota

Manually update the source list

Manually update the quota base quantity (correct)

Manually update the quota-allocated quantity

What is one of the outcomes of posting an invoice with a cash discount amount using the posting gross method?

The cash discount amount is ignored until payment is made.

The cash discount amount is credited directly to the stock account.

The cash discount amount is posted to an expense account.

The cash discount amount is posted to a cash discount clearing account. (correct)

Which feature of the subcontracting procurement process allows customization of control parameters?

Customizing the control parameters for the subcontracting item category (correct)

Maintaining components in a bill of material

Posting a non-valuated goods receipt for a subcontracting order item

Creating subcontracting purchase requisitions by MRP

When analyzing a KPI report in Purchasing Analytics, what is one of the options available for charts?

Select the CDS view to be used Signup and view all the answers

Which task does the system perform during reorder point planning?

Determining the reorder point based on consumption data Signup and view all the answers

What maximum quantity limit can be set in the quota arrangements for each supplier?

Maximum quota quantity Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary step for including a supplier in a quota system?

Updating the quota arrangement item Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be maintained in a bill of material for subcontracting?

Components to be provided by the supplier Signup and view all the answers

Which statements correctly describe properties of the organizational structure for procurement?

A plant can only belong to one company code. Signup and view all the answers

What are some prerequisites to use a stock determination strategy for inventory management?

Assign a stock determination strategy to the material type in Customizing. Signup and view all the answers

What aspects can be controlled with a document type in purchasing?

Allowed account assignment categories. Signup and view all the answers

Which prerequisites must be fulfilled for the system to check the shelf life of materials at goods receipt?

The total shelf life is maintained in the purchasing info record. Signup and view all the answers

At which level is SAP S/4HANA output management activated for purchasing documents?

Document type. Signup and view all the answers

What must be considered for the accounting data of materials when using split valuation in a refurbishing process?

For each possible valuation type, the price control must be moving average price. Signup and view all the answers

Which situations can lead to an open item on the GR/IR clearing account?

Goods receipt without an invoice. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options correctly represent the properties of a plant in procurement?

A plant can only belong to one company code. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct organizational level for stock valuation during production planning and product costing implementation?

Controlling area Signup and view all the answers

Which document type should be used to automatically create a credit note every month for a cleaning contract?

Invoicing plan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are advantages of a stock transport order compared to a stock transfer posting? (Select all that apply)

You can create stock transport requisitions via MRP. Signup and view all the answers

What condition would lead to a blocked invoice for an item due to the blocking reason 'Quality'?

The goods-receipt-based invoice verification is not used. Signup and view all the answers

What information needs to be included when creating a blanket purchase order for repairs? (Select all that apply)

An account assignment category Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about release creation profiles is accurate? (Select all that apply)

A profile triggers the creation of scheduling agreement schedule lines. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical reason for a quality block on an invoice?

There is a pending good receipt for the invoice line. Signup and view all the answers

What action can be taken with stock transport orders that is not possible with stock transfer postings?

Planning delivery costs. Signup and view all the answers

What options are available for the automatic posting of unplanned delivery costs when creating an invoice with a purchase order reference?

The costs can be posted to a separate account. Signup and view all the answers

Which methods can be used to personalize the Procurement Overview app?

Exchange a card with another card accessed by the same CDS view. Signup and view all the answers

To handle a situation where there is a quantity deficit in a supplier's delivery, which SAP Fiori apps are necessary?

Monitor Situations. Signup and view all the answers

Which two actions can be taken to manually post an initial entry of stock for a material in SAP S/4HANA?

On the SAP Fiori launchpad, use the Post Goods Movement app. Signup and view all the answers

Which transactions may generate an error message due to incorrect automatic account determination setup?

Goods receipt into blocked stock. Signup and view all the answers

What prerequisites must be fulfilled when using the condition technique for message determination?

The message type must be properly configured. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would you utilize the 'Post Goods Receipt without Reference' app on the SAP Fiori launchpad?

When entering both quantity and amount for material stock. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding the SAP Fiori launchpad layout saving is accurate?

Layout can be saved as a personal tile for easy access. Signup and view all the answers

What must you maintain at the client level for supplier management?

Business partner master record Signup and view all the answers

Which features are associated with centrally agreed contracts? (Select two)

You cannot specify plants in centrally agreed contracts. Signup and view all the answers

At what organizational level is the purchasing value key maintained in the material master?

Plant Signup and view all the answers

Which data points are required to determine safety stock during automatic reorder point planning? (Select three)

Mean absolute deviation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of SAP Smart Business KPI tiles for purchasing analytics? (Select two)

Real-time database updates occur on tile changes. Signup and view all the answers

What controls whether a material is utilized in the lean service process?

Product Type Group Signup and view all the answers

How does the SAP Fiori launchpad differ from the classical SAP GUI?

The Fiori launchpad is role-based, while the GUI offers complex transactions. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizational levels is NOT necessary for maintaining a business partner master record?

Plant Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rounding Profile and Quota Arrangement

Assign a rounding profile in the material master record for planned materials to ensure quantity consistency.
Set a maximum quota quantity for each supplier in quota arrangement items to manage supplier allocation effectively.
Quota splitting can be assigned to the lot-sizing procedure to optimize material planning.
A maximum lot size with the 1x checkbox activated aids in controlling procurement volumes.

Supplier Quota Integration

Include a new supplier in an existing quota system to maintain fairness in allocation.
Ensure the new supplier is recognized as part of the quota arrangement by manually updating the quota base quantity.

Purchasing Analytics and KPI Reports

Charts for analyzing KPIs in Purchasing Analytics support importing and exporting of spreadsheets.
Users can change dimensions displayed in reports and select the CDS view for analysis.

Subcontracting Procurement Process

Maintain components for subcontracting in a bill of materials; MRP can create subcontracting purchase requisitions.
Assign subcontracting order items to accounts to contribute to financial tracking.
Control parameters for subcontracting item categories can be customized, and non-valuated goods receipts can be posted.

Invoice Posting with Cash Discounts

When posting invoices using the gross method, cash discount amounts are credited to a cash discount clearing account, cleared during payment.

Reorder Point Planning

The system performs critical tasks during reorder point planning to maintain stock levels efficiently.

Invoice Creation and Cost Posting

Unplanned delivery costs during invoice creation can be automatically distributed among invoice items or posted to a separate account.

Personalizing the Procurement Overview App

Customize the Procurement Overview app by defining user settings for card displays, rearranging cards, and filtering by specific suppliers.

Situation Handling in SAP

Manage situation handling for supplier delivery deficits through necessary SAP apps like Manage Situation Types and Monitor Situations.

Initial Stock Entry Process

Utilize SAP GUI or specific Fiori apps for manually posting initial stock entry, requiring both quantity and amount.

Errors with Automatic Account Determination

Errors occur in transactions like transfer postings and goods receipts when the automatic account determination configuration is incorrect.

EDI for Purchase Orders

For messaging in purchase orders using EDI, ensure price and quantity fields are set for printout changes.

Stock Valuation in Production Planning

The correct organizational level for stock valuation in production planning is the plant.

Blanket Purchase Orders and Invoicing Plans

Use invoicing plans for automatic credit note creation in agreements for monthly amounts with suppliers.

Advantages of Stock Transport Orders

Stock transport orders offer advantages like issuing from inspection stock, planning delivery costs, and posting goods receipt to consumption versus standard stock transfers.

Invoice Blocking Reasons

An invoice may be blocked for quality reasons if goods-receipt-based verification is not used and no inspection decision has been made on the item.

Data Requirements for Blanket Purchase Orders

Key entries for blanket purchase orders include an account assignment category and an overall limit value.

Release Creation Profiles in Scheduling Agreements

Release creation profiles control the aggregation of quantity in delivery schedules and can trigger schedule line creation.

Properties of Procurement Organizational Structure

A plant can belong to only one company code, while several storage locations can be assigned to a plant.

Stock Determination Strategy Prerequisites

Assign stock determination strategies in Customizing and relevant groups in material master records for effective inventory management.

Document Type Control in Purchasing

Document types in purchasing govern key aspects like number range, allowed account assignment categories, and item number intervals.

Shelf Life Checks in Goods Receipt

Shelf life checks during goods receipt require activating checks in Customizing and ensuring that remaining shelf life information is available in purchase orders.

SAP S/4HANA Output Management

Activate output management for purchasing documents at the application object level for effective communication.

Split Valuation for Refurbishing

In split valuation scenarios, ensure moving average prices are set for valuation types to differentiate materials based on their condition.

Open Items on GR/IR Clearing Account

Open items on the GR/IR clearing account occur in contexts related to purchasing organizations and supplier master data.

Centrally Agreed Contracts

Centrally agreed contracts can be used in procurement hub scenarios but cannot specify plants, although they can maintain plant-specific conditions.

Maintenance of Purchasing Value Key

The purchasing value key is maintained at the plant level in the material master record.

Business Partner Master Record Maintenance

Maintain business partner master records for suppliers at company code, purchasing organization, and client levels.

SAP Smart Business KPI Tiles

KPI tiles in SAP Smart Business offer features like smart alerts, real-time updates, and drill-down capabilities for insightful analysis.

Safety Stock Determination in Automatic Reorder Point Planning

Key data for safety stock calculation includes mean absolute deviation, service level, and replenishment lead time.

Lean Service Process Material Control

The lean service process for materials is controlled by the item category group within the material type settings.

Differences Between SAP Fiori Launchpad and SAP GUI

The Fiori launchpad allows personalization and role-based access, contrasting with the static nature of SAP GUI, which typically offers broader, complex transactions.

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Description

This quiz covers essential techniques in supply chain management, focusing on rounding profiles, quota arrangements, and supplier integration. It also addresses purchasing analytics and subcontracting processes to optimize procurement. Test your knowledge on how these strategies enhance material planning and supplier allocation.