SAP C_S43_2023 SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Asset Management Exam Practice Test

Answer : A, B, C

Non-stock materials are materials that are not kept in stock, but are procured externally as required1. They can be maintained in the material master as service products (product type SERV). You can add non-stock materials to an operation or suboperation as a component.The system creates a purchase requisition and a purchase order in the same way as for non-stock materials that you procure externally1.

Among the given options, the following are possible for non-stock materials in a released maintenance order:

A purchase requisition can be created automatically as soon as the order is saved.This is the default behavior for non-stock materials, unless you change the configuration settings2.

The maintenance order can be set to TECO (technically completed) before the invoice is created.This is possible if you use the compatibility mode for external procurement, which allows you to technically complete the order even if there are open purchase requisitions or purchase orders2.

A goods receipt can be posted after the maintenance order is technically completed.This is possible if you use the enhanced mode for external procurement, which allows you to post goods receipts for non-stock materials after the order is technically completed2.

The following options are not possible for non-stock materials in a released maintenance order:

A purchase order is created automatically as soon as the order is saved.This is not possible, as the purchase order requires manual processing and approval after the purchase requisition is created2.

A purchase requisition will ALWAYS be created as soon as the order is saved.This is not always true, as you can change the configuration settings to create the purchase requisition manually or at a later point in time2.

Therefore, the correct answers are A, B, and C.Reference:1: What's New in SAP S/4HANA 2021 - SAP Online Help2: How to Configure SAP S/4HANA Asset Maintenance Subcontracting - SAP PRESS

Answer : C

To set up a scenario for regular maintenance, the first event should take place after 1 year, and after that, it is a regular cycle of 6 months, you have to use themaintenance package offsetparameter to map this in the system.The maintenance package offset is used to define the time interval between the start of the maintenance plan and the first call date of the maintenance package1.A maintenance package is a set of data that defines the frequency and scope of the maintenance tasks2.

For example, if you want to create a maintenance plan with two maintenance packages, one for annual inspection and one for semi-annual inspection, you can use the following settings:

Maintenance package 1: Cycle length = 12 months, Offset = 0 months, Scheduling indicator = Time-based

Maintenance package 2: Cycle length = 6 months, Offset = 12 months, Scheduling indicator = Time-based

This means that the first maintenance package will be called at the start of the maintenance plan, and then every 12 months thereafter. The second maintenance package will be called after 12 months from the start of the maintenance plan, and then every 6 months thereafter.

The other parameters that are not relevant for this scenario are:

Package hierarchy: This is used to define the relationship between different maintenance packages within a maintenance plan.It allows you to create nested or parallel maintenance packages that are dependent on each other3.

Scheduling indicator: This is used to define the type of scheduling for the maintenance package, such as time-based, performance-based, or condition-based4.

Cycle modification factor: This is used to modify the cycle length of the maintenance package by a certain percentage or factor5.

Answer : C, D, E

The Customizing for the functional location category includes the following settings: usage period, object information, and status profile.

The usage period defines the start and end dates of the functional location's usage. It can be used to control the validity of maintenance plans and orders, and to calculate the age of the functional location.You can define the usage period in the Customizing activity Define Functional Location Categories1.

The object information defines the additional data that can be entered for the functional location, such as manufacturer, construction type, serial number, and equipment number.You can define the object information in the Customizing activity Define Functional Location Categories1.

The status profile defines the user statuses that can be assigned to the functional location. The user statuses can be used to control the business transactions that are allowed for the functional location, such as creating orders, notifications, or measuring documents.You can define the status profile in the Customizing activity Define Status Profile2.

Answer : A, C, D

The SAP Fiori app ''Create Technical Object'' allows you to create a new functional location and perform the following actions:

Edit classification data and characteristics. You can assign a class to the functional location and enter values for the characteristics of the class.This helps you to categorize and search for functional locations based on their attributes1

Assign documents. You can attach documents to the functional location, such as drawings, manuals, or certificates.This helps you to provide additional information and documentation for the functional location1

Assign a subordinate piece of equipment. You can assign an existing piece of equipment as a subordinate object to the functional location.This helps you to establish a hierarchical structure of technical objects and show the relationship between them1

The SAP Fiori app ''Create Technical Object'' does not allow you to perform the following actions:

Create a task list for functional location. You cannot create a task list for the functional location using this app.You need to use a different app, such as ''Manage Task Lists'', to create and maintain task lists for technical objects2

Change a reference location. You cannot change the reference location of the functional location using this app.You need to use a different app, such as ''Change Functional Location'', to modify the reference location of an existing functional location3

Answer : A, C

A . An Inspection Plan and a technical object must be assigned to the same class. This is true because the inspection plan and the technical object must have matching classification characteristics for the inspection checklist generation.The class defines the characteristics that are relevant for the inspection plan and the technical object1.

B . A PM task list with inspection point type must be assigned to the maintenance order. This is false because the inspection checklist generation does not depend on the PM task list.The inspection checklist is based on the QM inspection plan, which is a different type of task list2.

C . An object list must have been generated manually or automatically. This is true because the object list contains the technical objects that will be checked for matching inspection plans.The object list can be generated from the header object of the order, and objects from the maintenance plan item3.

D . A checklist type must be assigned to the maintenance order header. This is false because the checklist type must be assigned to the maintenance order operation, not the header.The checklist type defines the inspection lot origin and the inspection type for the inspection checklist4.Reference:1:Explaining Inspection Checklists2:Inspection Lot3:Object List and Inspection Checklist4:Checklist Type in Task List Operation

Answer : B, D

The Preparation and Scheduling phase within phase-based maintenance is the phase where the maintenance planner divides the maintenance effort into manageable groups, levels out the workload over several weeks, determines the concrete time period for the requested maintenance work, and checks the availability of all the resources, spare parts and services needed1.

Option B (The order moves to the Preparation phase once it is approved and released) is correct, because the approval and release of the order is the last step of the previous phase (Approval phase)2. Once the order is approved and released, it is ready for preparation and scheduling.

Option D (The configuration of the order type decides whether you use Resource Scheduling or not) is also correct, because the order type determines whether the order is relevant for resource scheduling or not2.Resource scheduling is an optional step in the Preparation and Scheduling phase, where the planner can assign and dispatch the orders and operations to the technicians using the Resource Scheduling apps2.

Option A (If you use the Resource Scheduling apps, you always dispatch orders and operations) is incorrect, because the Resource Scheduling apps allow the planner to either dispatch or assign the orders and operations2.Dispatching means that the planner assigns a specific technician and a specific time slot for the order or operation, while assigning means that the planner assigns only a technician or a team, but not a specific time slot2.

Option C (Maintenance Planning Buckets give you a list of non-approved notifications) is also incorrect, because the Maintenance Planning Buckets app gives the planner a list of approved and released orders that are ready for preparation and scheduling2.The non-approved notifications are handled in the previous phase (Screening phase)2.

Phase Model for the Maintenance Process

New Phase Model for the Maintenance Processes in S/4HANA Cloud

Explaining the Phase-based Process

Maintenance Process Phases

Answer : B, D

SAP Intelligent Asset Management is a cloud-based solution that comprises of five components1:

SAP Asset Intelligence Network: A central repository for asset information that facilitates collaborative asset management and leverages the Internet of Things (IoT).

SAP Predictive Maintenance and Service: A tool that combines sensor and business data, machine learning, and engineering simulations to optimize asset performance and reduce downtimes.

SAP Asset Strategy and Performance Management: A tool that measures and improves asset performance and enhances maintenance strategies.

SAP Predictive Engineering Insights: A tool that uses digital twin technologies and finite element analysis to monitor asset health and predict failures.

SAP Service and Asset Manager (formerly SAP Asset Manager): A mobile app that provides online and offline access to asset management processes and data.

Among the given options, only B and D are components of SAP Intelligent Asset Management.A and C are not part of the cloud-based solution, but rather standalone applications that can be integrated with SAP S/4HANA Asset Management or other SAP solutions.Reference:1: This Article Introduces SAP Intelligent Asset Management