C_S4TM_2023 Sample Questions Answers

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, profitability calculation is typically performed for documents that represent customer-facing transportation services, particularly in logistics service provider (LSP) scenarios. According to the SAP documentation, theforwarding order (B)is used to manage customer transportation requirements and supports profitability calculations by comparing revenues (e.g., customer charges) with costs (e.g., carrier charges). This is a key feature in LSP scenarios to assess the financial viability of transportation services.

The other options are incorrect:

Consignment order (A)is a logical grouping for communication and does not support profitability calculations.

Freight order (C)is used for carrier execution and cost calculation but not for customer-facing profitability analysis.

Forwarding quotation (D)is a preliminary document for quoting prices, not for final profitability calculations.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, forwarding orders in LSP scenarios allow users to specify transportation details directly. According to the SAP documentation:

Movement type (A): Users can enter the movement type in the forwarding order to define the transportation mode (e.g., road, rail) for specific stages.

Shipping type (C): The shipping type can be specified to categorize the overall transport mode (e.g., full truckload, less-than-truckload), influencing how the transport is executed.

The other options are incorrect:

Instruction set (B)is assigned via configuration (e.g., to stage types or forwarding order types) but is not directly entered in the forwarding order.

Stage profile (D)is assigned to determine stage sequences but is not manually entered as a field in the forwarding order.

To set up charge calculation for freight orders in SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, you need to define charge lines in the calculation sheet with the instruction type "standard" to represent the different types of charges. According to the SAP documentation:

Abase chargebased on distance and gross weight requires one charge line with instruction type "standard" to calculate the cost using a rate table that considers these parameters.

Asupplemental charge per containerbased on container type (small, medium, large) requires a second charge line with instruction type "standard" to apply the container-specific charge, which can be defined in a rate table with scales for container types.

Since the requirement involves two distinct charge calculations (base charge and container charge), the minimum number of charge lines with instruction type "standard" is2.

The other options are incorrect:

A (0)is not possible, as charges require at least one charge line.

C (1)is insufficient, as it cannot cover both the base charge and container charge.

D (3)is unnecessary, as the container types can be handled within a single charge line using a rate table with scales.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, the number of columns displayed in a forwarding order worklist can be customized by defining anew page layout (B). According to the SAP documentation, the page layout in SAP Fiori or the transportation cockpit allows users to configure which columns are displayed in worklists, tailoring the interface to show only relevant information. This is done in the configuration settings for the worklist or cockpit interface.

The other options are incorrect:

Define a new view (A)is not a standard term in SAP TM for worklist customization; views are more relevant in other SAP modules.

Define a new query (C)is used for data retrieval but does not control column display.

Apply a filter (D)reduces the data rows displayed but does not limit the number of columns.

When a freight settlement document (FSD) is transferred from SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management to Materials Management (MM) without cost distribution enabled, the system creates specific documents to handle the financial settlement. According to the SAP documentation:

Service entry sheet (B)is created in MM to record the services performed by the carrier, based on the FSD details.

Purchase order (C)is generated to formalize the procurement of transportation services, linked to the FSD.

The other options are incorrect:

Carrier invoice (A)is not created automatically in MM; it may be received from the carrier but is not a system-generated document.

Settlement management document (D)is used in SAP S/4HANA for contract-based settlement but is not directly created from the FSD in this scenario.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, a business partner with the role Driver is defined in the master data with specific attributes. According to the SAP documentation:

Non-working times and absences (C): These attributes specify the driver’s availability, including holidays, vacations, or other non-working periods, critical for planning.

Validity period (D): The validity period defines the time frame during which the driver is active in the system, ensuring assignments are time-relevant.

The other options are incorrect:

Fixed assignment to a vehicle resource (A)is optional and managed in vehicle resource master data, not a mandatory driver attribute.

Planning profile (B)is used for planning settings, not for defining driver attributes.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, the path finder is a tool used to analyze and visualize transportation routes and networks, helping planners understand possible paths for freight. According to the SAP documentation:

Transportation network cockpit (C): This transaction provides a comprehensive interface for managing transportation planning, including the ability to run the path finder to analyze routes and connections within the transportation network.

Explanation tool (D): The explanation tool allows users to analyze the results of planning activities, including running the path finder to understand the routes considered by the optimizer or manual planning.

The other options are incorrect:

Carrier selection (A)focuses on selecting carriers based on criteria like cost or priority, not on running the path finder.

Edit freight order (B)is used to modify freight order details but does not directly support running the path finder.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, automatic carrier assignment during the tendering process depends on specific conditions being met. According to the SAP documentation:

The carrier responded after the response time had expired (A)prevents automatic assignment because the tendering process only considers responses received within the defined time window. Late responses are ignored for automatic assignment.

The program to evaluate freight quotations was NOT executed (C)means that the system did not process the carrier’s response to assign it to the freight order. The evaluation program (e.g., a background job) is required to analyze quotations and assign the carrier based on criteria like cost or priority.

The other options are incorrect:

Direct Tendering - Send Freight Order Directly (B)bypasses the quotation process and assigns the freight order directly to a carrier, so it would not prevent automatic assignment.

The tendering profile contains a subsequent step (D)affects the sequence of tendering but does not inherently prevent automatic assignment if the response is valid and evaluated.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, transportation lanes define valid routes between transportation zones, including those within a zone hierarchy. Without the specific screenshot, we assume a standard hierarchical structure where zone 1 is a parent zone containing zones 2, 3, 4, and 5, and zone 6 is outside or unrelated. To transport from zone 5 to zone 3, the following transportation lanes are relevant:

1->1 (B): This lane allows transport within the parent zone 1, which includes both zones 5 and 3, making it valid for the route.

4->3 (C): If zone 4 is an intermediate zone in the hierarchy, this lane could be used as part of a multi-leg route from zone 5 to zone 3.

1->3 (D): This lane allows transport from the parent zone 1 (including zone 5) to zone 3 directly.

The other options are incorrect:

1->2 (A)does not include zone 5 as the destination or zone 3 as the source.

2->6 (E)is irrelevant, as zone 6 is not part of the route from zone 5 to zone 3.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, change controller strategies define how changes to documents are managed (e.g., reversing or creating new documents). According to the SAP documentation, change controller strategies can be assigned to:

Freight order (A): Change controller strategies are used to manage modifications to freight orders, such as adding charges or updating quantities, ensuring proper handling in execution.

Forwarding order (B): In LSP scenarios, change controller strategies are applied to forwarding orders to control changes related to customer requirements or subcontracting.

The other options are incorrect:

Service order (C)is used for internal services and does not typically support change controller strategies in SAP TM.

Order-based transportation requirement (D)is a planning document and does not use change controller strategies, which are relevant to execution documents.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, when no agreement determination condition is used, the system relies on thecarrierandpurchasing organizationto determine the correct freight agreement for charge calculation in a freight order. According to the SAP documentation, the carrier (the party providing transportation services) and the purchasing organization (the organizational unit responsible for procurement) are key involved parties in the freight agreement. The freight agreement is selected based on the carrier assigned to the freight order and the purchasing organization defined in the document, ensuring that the correct rates and conditions are applied.

The other options are incorrect:

Ordering party (B)is typically the customer or shipper requesting transportation but is not directly used to determine the freight agreement unless specified via conditions.

Executing carrier (D)is redundant with the carrier (A), as the carrier assigned to the freight order is considered the executing carrier.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, incompatibilities can be defined with different system reactions for automatic and manual planning to enforce restrictions, such as preventing the hazardous product POISON from being transported on a TRUCK unless authorized by user A. According to the SAP documentation:

Automatic Violation: Incompatibility Must Not Be Violated; Manual Violation: Incompatibility is Ignored (B): This setting ensures that automatic planning strictly enforces the incompatibility (no POISON on TRUCK), but user A can manually override it during planning, allowing flexibility for authorized users.

Automatic Violation: Incompatibility Must Not Be Violated; Manual Violation: Warning If Incompatibility Is Violated (C): This setting also enforces the incompatibility in automatic planning but issues a warning during manual planning, allowing user A to proceed with authorization while being alerted to the violation.

The other options are incorrect:

Ais too restrictive, as it prevents both automatic and manual violations, not allowing user A to authorize the transport.

Dis too permissive, as it ignores the incompatibility in automatic planning, which violates the company policy.

In a side-by-side scenario integrating SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management with sales orders and outbound deliveries, the process is as follows:

Initially, 30 freight units are created from one sales order (1 freight unit per item).

During planning, these are assigned to 3 trucks (10 freight units per truck).

Delivery creation is triggered based on the planning result, and during packaging, up to 3 items can be packed into 1 case. Since each freight unit corresponds to one sales order item, 3 items per case means 3 freight units can be consolidated into 1 freight unit (representing the case).

With 30 freight units, consolidating 3 freight units per case results in:

30 ÷ 3 = 10 freight units (each representing one case).

Thus, the minimum number of freight units in transportation management after packaging is10. According to the SAP documentation, freight units can be consolidated during the packaging process in integration scenarios, reducing the number of freight units while maintaining the planning result (assignment to trucks).

The other options are incorrect:

A (12)andD (6)do not align with the consolidation math (30 ÷ 3 = 10).

C (3)assumes one freight unit per truck, which ignores the packaging consolidation.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, when using direct shipment options to convert a freight unit to a freight order, the freight order type is determined as follows:

Based on the default freight order type (B): According to the SAP documentation, a default freight order type can be defined in the system configuration (e.g., in Customizing for the transportation planning profile or freight order type settings). This default type is used when no specific rule or condition overrides it during the conversion process.

Based on the freight order type defined in the freight unit type (C): The freight unit type, configured in Customizing, can specify a default freight order type to be used when the freight unit is converted to a freight order, ensuring consistency with the transportation requirements of the freight unit.

The other options are incorrect:

Based on the freight order type in the freight unit building rule (A): Freight unit building rules determine how freight units are created (e.g., consolidation logic) but do not directly specify the freight order type for conversion.

Based on the freight order type maintained in a condition in the planning profile (D): While conditions in the planning profile can influence planning decisions, they are not typically used to determine the freight order type during direct shipment conversion.

To configure a scenario in SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management where a single trailer is hauled by multiple trucks (e.g., in a multi-leg transport), specific customizations are required:

Transportation unit type (A): According to the SAP documentation, the transportation unit type must be configured to allow a trailer to be defined as a separate entity that can be attached to different trucks during various stages of transport. This ensures the trailer is treated as a distinct resource.

Freight order type (D): The freight order type must be customized to support multi-leg scenarios, including settings for stage-specific assignments of trucks to the same trailer, enabling the system to manage the trailer across multiple freight orders.

The other options are incorrect:

Forwarding order type (B)is used for logistics service provider scenarios and does not directly manage trailer-truck assignments.

Freight booking type (C)is relevant for ocean or air transport, not for road-based multi-truck scenarios.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, business partners (e.g., carriers, shippers) can be automatically assigned to documents using specific configuration settings. According to the SAP documentation:

Partner function (A): Partner functions define roles (e.g., carrier, ordering party) and can be configured with determination rules to automatically assign business partners based on criteria like location or agreement.

Freight order type (B): The freight order type can include a partner determination profile that specifies rules for automatically assigning business partners, such as carriers, to the freight order.

The other options are incorrect:

Freight unit type (C)controls freight unit creation but does not directly handle business partner assignment.

Business function (D)is a system-level setting for enabling features, not for partner assignment.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, business shares are used to distribute transportation volumes across multiple carriers based on predefined percentages. According to the SAP documentation, the following SAP Fiori apps allow users to define whether business shares are considered in the carrier selection process:

Create Business Share (B)enables users to define business share agreements, including whether they are active for carrier selection.

Edit Carrier Selection Settings (C)allows users to configure settings that determine how business shares influence carrier selection, such as enabling or disabling their consideration.

The other options are incorrect:

Edit Freight Agreement (A)is used for managing freight agreement details, such as rates, but does not directly control business share settings for carrier selection.

Define Transportation Lane (D)is used for configuring transportation lanes, including costs and priorities, but not for defining business shares.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, the freight unit type defines key settings that govern the behavior of freight units during planning and execution. According to the SAP documentation, the freight unit type controls:

Direct shipment options (A): Specifies whether the freight unit can be converted directly to a freight order for direct shipment scenarios.

Freight unit building rule (C): Determines how freight units are created and consolidated (e.g., based on sales order items or deliveries).

Organizational unit determination (E): Defines which organizational units (e.g., planning or execution units) are responsible for the freight unit.

The other options are incorrect:

Tendering settings (B)are defined in tendering profiles, not freight unit types.

Change controller settings (D)are configured at the document level (e.g., freight order) or in change controller strategies, not in freight unit types.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, thepartner determination profileis used to define how business partners, such as the ordering party, are determined for a freight order based on specific criteria, such as the consignee’s ID. According to the SAP documentation, the partner determination profile is customized for the freight order type to automatically assign partners (e.g., a forwarding house as the ordering party) based on predefined rules or conditions. This ensures that the correct forwarding house is selected based on the consignee’s ID.

The other options are incorrect:

Shipper/consignee determination (A)is not a standard configuration object in SAP TM; partner determination handles these roles.

Organizational unit determination condition (B)is used for determining organizational units, not business partners like the ordering party.

Creation strategy (D)relates to how freight orders are created (e.g., automatic or manual), not partner assignment.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, driver management settings for freight orders are configured in the freight order type customization. According to the SAP documentation, thehome location (C)is a key setting maintained in freight order customization, specifying the base location for drivers assigned to freight orders. This setting helps in planning and scheduling by considering the driver’s starting point.

The other options are incorrect:

Default truck handling (A)is not a standard setting in freight order customization; it may relate to vehicle resource configuration.

Default driver (B)is assigned in vehicle resources or planning profiles, not directly in freight order type customization.

Resource requirements (D)(corrected from "Number of required drivers" in the original document for clarity) are defined in vehicle resources or planning settings, not freight order customization.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, discrepancies in freight orders (e.g., differences in weight, quantity, or other attributes) can trigger blocks when they exceed configured tolerances. These blocks prevent certain actions until the discrepancy is resolved. According to the SAP documentation, when a discrepancy outside the tolerance is reported for a freight order:

An execution block for the freight order (A)is set to prevent further execution steps, such as loading or departure, until the discrepancy is resolved.

An execution block for the freight unit (B)is applied because the freight unit is directly tied to the goods being transported, and a discrepancy affects its execution status.

An invoicing block for the freight order (E)is set to ensure that no invoicing occurs until the discrepancy is addressed, as the charges may be impacted.

The optionsC (invoicing block for the freight unit)andD (planning block for the freight order)are not typically applied:

Invoicing blocks are generally applied at the freight order level, not the freight unit level, as invoicing is managed through freight orders or freight bookings.

A planning block for the freight order is not relevant, as discrepancies typically affect execution or invoicing rather than planning, which occurs earlier in the process.