You are using the Resource Location master data type How do you specify capacity supply as time-dependent? Set the Capacity Supply Time Series indicator in the Resource Location master data type Maintain the CAPASUPPLY key figure values in the planning area Set the value of constraint type attribute to “F”. Set the Capacity Supply additional attribute in the time profile.
Which of the following checks for master data and key figures does the Check Mode algorithm trigger?master data and key figures does the Check Mode algorithm trigger? It checks whether the location resource specified in the master data forms a cycle in the supply chain network It checks whether the sourcing in the Production Source Item Master Data type exists. It checks whether the location products specified in the master data are connected by customer sourcing rules within the supply chain network. It checks whether the heuristic detects cycles formed by nodes (such as location products) in the supply chain network. It checks whether the required planning level master data exists for a subset of input key figures.
You are modeling a substitution scenario associated with a promotion. What are some of the Master Data parameters that you need to maintain to ensure desired results generated by the optimizer?
Desired number of periods for which there is no target inventory Flag 'Disable Substitution of Location Products' Location Product Sub Cost Rate
Loc-Prod Subst Valid-From Date.
Which of these conditions must be met to create a Local Member key figure Activate Local Member Recognition setting is selected. User should have authorization for template administration Use Excel Cell References in Report Editor is selected A key figure is selected in the Key Figures tab in the Microsoft Excel add-in.
You are configuring disaggregation for the KF1 key figure.Which methods can you apply?
Proportional disaggregation by using KF2 in the expression An internal custom disaggregation Disaggregation in batch triggered by an application job Disaggregation according to an equal split.
You have set up a planning area and data is available. You adjust the necessary time profile settings and run the consistency check.
Which settings can you change and still run a successful consistency check?
Remove an attribute assigned to the time profile level if the attribute is used in a planning level. Change the description of the attributes in the time profile. Add a new time profile level to the time profile. Change the past and future horizon of the levels in the time profile.
You want to set up demand sensing to analyze demand changes in execution or close to execution windows.Which of the following conditions must you consider during the setup?
The result generates sensed demand data at the monthly time granularity for the full time horizon. At setup test the system to run the demand sensing (full) algorithm weekly and the demand sensing (update) on a daily basis. It is mandatory to load historical lag-based snapshot data Set up the forecast model to be executed at product-location level.
How can you check if key figure is editable or non-editable Using the Key Figure Calculations app Using the Web-based Planning app when selecting key figures Using the Analytics Advanced app when selecting key figures Using the Edit View and then the Edit Planning View option.
You are reviewing the master data types for supply planning.Which master data types are compound master data types?
SOURCEPRODUCTION SOURCECUSTOMER LOCATIONFR SOURCELOCATION.
You have set up infinite S&OP heuristics for unconstrained planning.What must you do to model inputs as constraints
Model adjusted transport receipts. Enter transportation lead times. Set minimum and maximum lot sizes. Create product substitutions.
Which of the following modes can you use when creating a constrained plan? Delivery maximization Profit maximization Resource maximization Production maximization.
You want to copy a custom planning area that was built during the SAP IBP implementation to model a separate process.What options for copying will be available to you?
Creation of a partial copy with a new ID along with the time profile and all master data objects Creation of an exact copy with a new ID, with the time profile and master data types shared with the source Creation of a partial copy with a new ID along with the time profile and required master data types Creation of an exact copy with a new ID along with the time profile and master data types.
What are some of the available ABC segmentation methods in IBP? By Pareto Principle (Sorted and Calculated Values) By Number of Items (Sorted Values) By Pareto Principle (Sorted and Cumulated %) By Number of Items (Sorted Average).
What function would you use to configure a year-to-date calculation? Cumulative Aggregation Dynamic Rolling Aggregation Last Period Aggregation Rolling Aggregation.
When you promote calculated and approved inventory parameters from SAP IBP for inventory, what other IBP modules can be receiving them? DDMRP SAP IBP for response and supply SAP IBP for demand SAP IBP for sales and operations.
Which property of an attribute will allow it to be used as an attribute as a key figure? Type TIMESTAMP Type NAVCHAR Type INTEGER Type DECIMAL.
Which of the following stages can be modeled using scenarios from the S&OP planning cycle? Demand sensing stage Demand review Demand-supply balancing Data input review for inventory.
You define fixing for a key figure. Which of the following functions are available for this key figure?
Fixing is possible for a certain quantity of a key figure value. Fixing is possible for system editable key figures. Fixing is possible for a certain period, including all child values in the hierarchy Fixing is possible for manually editable key figures.
You are evaluating criteria for choosing the solver to support planning for a complex supply chain. What are some of the points that should be reviewed?
Planning results can be generated faster by the optimizer. Finite heuristics can achieve demand prioritization and pegging Push and Pull production models are used by the optimizer. Prioritization of demand elements one by one is achieved by unconstrained heuristics.
Which of the following can be used as inputs for inventory level optimization? Lot sizes Target inventory level Lead time variability Reorder point.
Which SAP IBP planning operator can be run to delete planning objects in a certain version? Purge Key Figure Data Purge Key Figure Data Outside Planning Area Planning Horizon Purge Non-Confirming Data Purge Master Data.
Which of the following key functions are supported by SAP IBP for sales and operations?
Finite resource planning
A basic demand planning process An advanced demand planning process
Manual creation of feasible constrained plans.
You are modeling the introduction of a new product using Lifecycle Planning functionality in SAP IBP.What is mandatory to create in your planning area for the setup of reference product(s) to work? Definition of an attribute representing the product description Definition of an attribute representing the product ID Planning objects for the new product Definition of Actual Sales business meaning for one key figure.
What are some of the prerequisites for configuring a planning area that results in a successful consistency check? Assign the compound master data type and its component master data types. Configure at least one calculated key figure for the planning area. Configure at most two input key figures on the same planning level in a key figure calculation. Specify a planning horizon in the planning area for each level of the assigned time profile.
You want to display and edit data in different units of measure (UOM).
Analytics provide the user with the option to select the target unit of measure. Unit of measure is an attribute of a master data type, such as Product. Units of measure are usually not time-independent. Conversion to the target unit of measure is handled by functionality of SAP IBP Excel UI Units of measure are usually not time-dependent.
What are S&OP operator (optimizer) parameters associated with demand fair share?
Number of fair share segments
Additional tiering costs (default)
Number of fair share segments late delivery Number of fair share segments
Additional tiering costs (default)
Target inventory violation cost Number of fair share segments
Maximum days of coverage
Number of fair share segments late delivery Number of fair share segments
Maximum inventory
Additional tiering costs (default).
What are the ways SAP IBP identifies profiles and periods?
Periods are identified by an integer and profiles by an alphanumeric prefix. Both periods and profiles are identified by an integer. Periods are identified by a start and end date and profiles by an integer. Periods are identified by an alphanumeric prefix and profiles by an integer.
You are working to realign the data due to a recent warehouse closure.What should you be aware of in regards to configuration of realignment steps?
If a realignment step fails, subsequent steps are not processed. The realignment step status must be set to In Review for it to be executed. The number of steps in realignment run is limited to 255. The name of the realignment step should be no longer than 20 characters.
Which of the following are the key features of SAP Supply Chain Control Tower?
Ability to create a feasible plan Ability to balance demand and supply and attain financial targets Ability to create smart alerts Ability to use task and case management.
Which of the following data can be tracked using a change-history-enabled key figure?
Attributes Modified date Reason code Key figure type Scenario ID.
Which library is used by the forecasting engine for the demand sensing algorithm?
Supply chain algorithm library Predictive analytics library Demand library Heuristics library.
While modeling costs for optimization, you are conscious of the necessity to respect inventory targets and meet demands in the short term.Which of the following are valid relationships between costs you must adhere to? Target inventory violation cost should be less than max inventory violation cost. Target inventory violation cost should be greater than inventory holding cost rate. Target inventory violation cost should be less than transportation cost rate. Target inventory violation cost should be greater than discount for demand lateness.
Which header name displays are available in the Report Options menu of the SAP IBP Excel interface?
Business meaning, as defined in configuration Full unique name including the dimension and technical name Changed member names that the user had created Caption, as defined in configuration for the default name.
What setting is mandatory in the Manage Lifecycle Planning app when introducing a new product?
Define which key figure can be used as sales history for new products Define at least one attribute of the planning area which represents the Product ID Define which phase-in and phase-out profiles can be used within Lifecycle Planning Define which is the attribute ID for the Lifecycle profiles.
What does ABC/XYZ segmentation allow you to do?
Assign more appropriate inventory algorithms to planning objects. Analyze forecast accuracy by product class. Tailor your forecast strategy and inventory optimization to segment characteristics. Identify inventory items that require closer attention.
Which of the following settings can you use in your supply planning background job triggered from Excel? Type of algorithm to use UOM to ID Target currency Planning unit.
Which of the following functional areas are included in the out-of-the-box SAP Integrated Business Planning application for sales and operations?
Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
Finite resource capacities planning Consensus demand planning Rough-cut supply planning Demand-driven materials requirement planning Executive review.
You run a what-if analysis and use the scenario planning function.Which actions can you perform?
Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
Run a scenario-specific demand sensing job. Run a scenario-specific inventory optimization job. Display data in analytics Share data with other users. Change scenario-specific master data.
Which conditions are prerequisites for key figure disaggregation?
The key figure is calculated and aggregation mode is selected. The key figure is calculated and editable. The key figure is stored and editable. The key figure is set to Not Editable.
Which features apply to quota violations modeled with the optimizer?
Min and Max Quotas have to be the same as sourcing ratios. Quotas can be modeled for sourcing location, production, and consensus demand. Quota violation cost is maintained as an attribute as a key figure. As quota violations shouldn't be possible, non-delivery cost rate is less than quota violation cost.
Which of the following approaches could you take to reduce run times of an optimizer?
Increase the use of incremental lot size beyond the frozen horizon. Use a subnetwork ID to reduce the size of the problem. Split into multiple planning areas to support weekly vs. daily planning needs. Avoid using telescopic time buckets.
A time profile is defined with the levels of day, technical week, week, month, quarter, and year.What condition in configuration will allow you to have a different value in the current week, versus all other buckets?
IF("PERIODID4" ="$$PERIODID4CU$$...) IF("PERIODID5" ="$$PERIODID5CU$$...) IF("PERIODID2" ="$$PERIODID2CU$$...) IF("PERIODID3" ="$$PERIODID3CU$$...).
What are the ways to achieve rolling aggregation with SAP IBP?
Using key figure calculation Using aggregation mode average Using local member Using attribute as a key figure.
What actions can be performed in the Advanced Dashboards application?
Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question. Add process templates.
Link two analytics charts. Rename the charts. Organize charts. Display all assigned analytics on a single UI.
How can you make charts and dashboards private?
Enable the relevant settings in the global configuration parameters. Enable the relevant settings in the Analytics Advanced and Dashboards Advanced applications. Choose only relevant key figures and filters in the Analytics Advanced application. Set restrictions for charts in the Permission filter application.
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You are working on a mid-range plan that spans the seasonal peak and you are evaluating the need for additional crewing.Which of the following parameters can you model to plan production with extra shift(s)? Capacity expansion with additional costs Production source validity at the start of seasonal peak Adjusted production interactive values Incremental production values.
When can filter blocks appear in calculations?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
When modeling attribute transformations When modeling attribute as a key figure When modeling cross-period calculations When using IFISNULL statements in the formula.
You create a planning filter using an SAP IBP Fiori app.Which of the following objects can it be applied to?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
Supply chain graph in Supply Chain Network app Planning view templates in the SAP IBP add-in for Microsoft Excel Jobs in the Applications Jobs app Snapshot operator in the SAP IBP add-in for Microsoft Excel.
You are creating advanced copy operators as part of an SAP IBP solution that is being implemented.What do you need to be aware of when defining data transfer?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
Specifying target key figure is mandatory. Specifying target key figure that is time independent is possible. Selecting by attribute with option 'contain' is possible. Specifying source key figure is mandatory.
You need to define a new logic for a key figure to drive values from the PERPRODCUSTREGION level to the PERPRODCUST level.Which of the following configuration options are possible for this process?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
Splitting the values from aggregated to detailed level using multiplication by the proportions Splitting the values from aggregated to detailed level based on stored split-factor key figure Splitting the values from detailed to aggregated level by using copy operator Splitting the values from aggregated to detailed level based on time profile attribute
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Which of the following solutions are feasible when using the time series supply optimizer?
Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
Not adhering to maximum transport values Not respecting production capacity Violation of minimum aggregated inventory values Not-fully satisfied demands Violation of minimum resource utilization.
How many different time levels can be selected within one planning view?
Only base time levels of the planning area All time levels available in the time profile, restricted by global configuration parameter All time levels available in the time profile Only time levels from the base planning level of selected key figures.
What is a prerequisite for modeling outsourced manufacturers with production capacity?
Use production lead times and offsets to manage components at the outsourced location. Model target inventory and stocks at the outsourced location. Ensure that multiple modes of transportation are set up. Model production costs for internal and external production resources to model priority.
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For which of the following application jobs can you enter planning filters as parameters?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
Purge Key Figure Data
Purge Master Data Create Time Periods for Time Profiles Purge Non-Conforming Data
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Why would you set up a cascading filter in the planning view?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
To filter using attributes that have a large number of values To filter attributes based on other attribute filters To filter data in an Application Job template To filter attributes based on specific values.
You created a key figure and want to add calculations.Which of the following rules do you consider?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
All key figure calculations have calculation inputs, which can be marked as stored or calculated.
The calculation chain for a key figure must always result in a calculated key figure. Key figures can be calculated across different planning levels. Aggregation calculations using SUM or MAX functions must be based on a higher aggregation level.
You are working with the inventory optimization process and you want to use a what-if analysis.What parameters are assessed by this analysis?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
Changed variability Service levels Optimizer costs Capacity consumption.
You create an S&OP operator for heuristics on an SAP IBP project.
What must you enable for the S&OP operator that is specifically relevant for subnetworks?
Balance Receipts parameter
Compute Expected Supply parameter Normalize Quotas parameter Supply propagation.
You want to restrict value entries outside of a specified range into a key figure.What setting will you use to achieve that goal?
IBP -> Data Validation in IBP Formatting Sheet tab By restricting data input in the Key Figure Configuration app IBP -> Lock Selected cells in IBP Formatting Sheet tab Select Protect Active Worksheet in the About section of SAP IBP tab.
You are adding a value-based filter to a planning view.Which of the following conditions apply?
Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question.
The alerts dashboard is not available if a value-based filter is set for the open planning view. These filters are always applied based on the values stored in the database. You can add (or delete) planning objects to a planning view after these filters are applied. You can only apply one value-based filter per planning view. These filters can be used together with attribute totals in the same planning view.
Which of the following configuration options are part of the new key figure creation process?
Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question. Enabling fixing for the key figure Hiding or displaying totals for the key figure Enabling planning notes for the key figure Setting disaggregation logic for the key figure Setting permitted planning levels.
The Analytics Advanced app allows you to work with different types of charts.What can be the origin of the charts you can work with? Custom Alerts Dashboards Advanced Process Templates SAP IBP VBA Add-in template.
Which are the mandatory preconditions for an attribute that can be used for saving the segmentation results?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question. Its data type is INTEGER and its length has been specified. The length of the attribute needs to be 18 digits. It belongs to a simple or compound master data type. It should be a non-key attribute of the master data type.
While modeling for a large machine with high capital needs, you need it to run cost effectively with minimum utilization, even if it means producing more than demand.Which solution would apply to this scenario?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question. Enough demands can be pulled forward and pull production will occur. Balance can be achieved between excessive prebuild and minimum utilization by incorporating violation costs. Capacity leveling will be possible for production and storage resources. Excess stock can be generated and will need to be staged in an overflow warehouse.
You are invited to review a problem with a customer's SAP IBP Excel template performance.What areas with the biggest potential performance impact would you focus on?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question. Excessive IBP formatting in Excel UI Complex calculation graphs for key figures Number of analytics charts displaying key figures’ values Number of local members and complexity of calculations.
Which of the following conditions are relevant for subtotals in the planning view?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question. The total number of attributes that can use subtotals in the planning view can be restricted. The values of the attribute-based total at the highest attribute level in the planning level can be changed. Only attribute-based totals can be added to the planning view. The total value can be added before or after the selected attribute.
SAP is transitioning IBP customers to the new process of export/import.What are some of the features of this new process?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question. You can choose to import only some of the items that were exported. You can create a collection and merge it with another collection later. Transport across hotfix collections is possible, but not across releases. Transport across releases is possible, but not across hotfix collections.
Analytics charts are created by the user in the Advanced Analytics application.What actions are possible in the Advanced Analytics app?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question. Open graphics in Excel. Apply filters on your data. Merge charts together. Group data.
What type of key figure requires a planning level to have all attributes as roots?
The time independent key figure, such as FCSTMAPE The conversion key figure, such as exchange rate The special key figure marked as an aggregate key figure The attribute transformation key figure, such as PERIODID1.
Which calculations can be processed within the pre-processing step in the forecasting model?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
Missing Values can be substituted Rounding can be executed for the sales history. Promotion Sales Lift Ups can be deleted. Correlations can be evaluated.
Which of the following are functions of SAP IBP for demand?
Note: There are 3 correct answers to this question. Demand sensing of demand data using the supply chain algorithm library Detailed statistical analysis of demand data using predictive analytics tools Embedded, on-the-fly demand analytics Demand sensing of demand data using predictive analytics tools Detailed statistical analysis of demand data using the supply chain algorithm library.
You need to create time periods for the time profile in a planning area.What should you be aware of when executing the Create Time Periods application job? A time profile has to be activated so that the application job can proceed. This application job can be run for multiple time profiles at once. The planning area with this time profile must be activated so that the application job can proceed. This application job cannot be scheduled for immediate start.
Which supply chain challenge is addressed by SAP IBP for demand?
Inability to understand and shape actual demand Inability to synchronize supply and demand Inability to arrive at consensus demand Inability to respond to short-term changes in supply and demand.
Which of the following is one of the functions of multi-echelon inventory optimization?
Ability to maintain high external service levels with low internal service levels Ability to maintain high external service levels with high internal service levels Ability to optimize lead times between different locations Ability to optimize delivery costs between different locations.
Which one of the following values can you use in disaggregation expressions?
If (Attribute)=0 KF1 (Calculated) + Attribute KF1 (Stored) + KF2 (Stored) + Attribute KF1 (Stored) + Helper KF.
Model configuration allows the attributes of a master data type to be assigned as key figures.Which features are relevant for this type of object?
This object is not exposed to the user in planning views or modeling. This type of key figure is not usually stored and it cannot be set to editable. This object provides a single value for a unique planning combination. This object contains user-defined criteria that monitor execution of business plans.
Which of the following are features of the S&OP process templates?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question The number of steps in a process template is the same for all implementations. Each step depicted in the template can have tasks associated with it. All process templates are assigned to dashboards. New instances of templates allow for re-use of the same processes again.
Where can we see the results of Time Series analysis in SAP IBP? Time Series Property Attribute in Customer Product Time Series Property Attribute in Customer Source Time Series Property Attribute in Product Time Series Property Attribute in Customer.
You are redesigning planning for supply chain that is facing the issue of variability.What is the best solution for dampening variability via demand classification?
SAP IBP for Sales and Operations Planning SAP IBP for Demand SAP IBP for Inventory SAP IBP for Demand Driven Replenishment.
Which of the following are features of lag-based snapshots?
Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question. Lag-based snapshots are automatically assigned to a snapshot operator. Target key figures for these snapshots must have lag as a root attribute. Target key figures for these snapshots are exposed to the user in planning views. Lag-based snapshots are created in the Configuration app for a fixed time range.
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