C_S4TM_2023 SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Transportation Management Questions and Answers

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.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, a freight agreement RFQ master is used to solicit bids from carriers for multiple RFQ items. According to the SAP documentation, when Carrier A is not incumbent for three RFQ items and is removed from those, it remains eligible for the remaining four items. When individual freight agreement RFQs are generated, one RFQ is created per carrier for the items they are assigned to. Since Carrier A is assigned to four RFQ items,four individual freight agreement RFQsare created for Carrier A, one for each item.

The other options are incorrect:

A (1)is incorrect because a single RFQ would not cover multiple items for a carrier.

C (3)is incorrect because it reflects the items Carrier A was removed from, not the ones assigned.

D (7)is incorrect because Carrier A is not assigned to all seven items.

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,business sharesare used to distribute transportation volumes across multiple carriers to avoid dependency on a single carrier. According to the SAP documentation, business shares define the percentage of transportation volume allocated to each carrier, ensuring load balancing based on predefined agreements. This is typically configured in the SAP Fiori app “Create Business Share” and used during carrier selection to distribute freight orders equitably.

The other options are incorrect:

Transportation allocation (B)defines capacity limits for specific lanes or means of transport but does not focus on balancing loads across carriers.

Incompatibility (C)is used to define restrictions, such as preventing certain products or carriers from being combined, not for load balancing.

Condition (D)is used for rule-based determinations (e.g., selecting a freight agreement), not for carrier load balancing.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, forwarding orders in LSP scenarios contain item hierarchies with categories like passive vehicle, package, service, and product. According to the SAP documentation, theservice (C)item category is not considered in subsequent execution documents (e.g., freight orders or freight bookings). Service items represent non-physical services (e.g., customs clearance) and are used for costing or documentation in the forwarding order but are not relevant to execution documents, which focus on physical goods and equipment.

The other options are incorrect:

Passive vehicle (A)represents equipment like trailers and is included in execution documents for transport planning.

Package (B)represents packaging units and is considered in execution documents for load planning.

Product (D)represents the goods being transported and is critical in execution documents.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, incompatibilities are used to define restrictions during automatic and manual planning to prevent certain combinations of objects. According to the SAP documentation, the following incompatibility types are valid in the Automatic and Manual Planning incompatibility area:

Vehicle resource - Location (stay level) (A): This incompatibility type restricts a vehicle resource from staying at a specific location (e.g., due to regulatory or operational constraints).

Freight unit - Freight booking (C): This type prevents specific freight units from being assigned to certain freight bookings (e.g., for ocean or air transport) due to incompatibilities like cargo type or equipment restrictions.

The other options are incorrect:

Transportation request header - Transportation request header (B)is not a standard incompatibility type for planning; it is more relevant to freight unit building or other processes.

Carrier - Transportation order (D)is used in carrier selection or tendering, not in the Automatic and Manual Planning incompatibility area.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, theconsignment order (C)is a logical grouping document used to facilitate communication between shippers and consignees. According to the SAP documentation, consignment orders group transportation requirements (e.g., freight units) and are used to manage the interaction between the shipper (who sends the goods) and the consignee (who receives them), providing a consolidated view of the transportation process for both parties.

The other options are incorrect:

Freight order (A)is an execution document for assigning carriers and managing transport, not primarily for shipper-consignee communication.

Service order (B)is used for internal service-related activities, not for external communication.

Sales order (D)originates in sales and distribution and triggers transportation requirements but is not used for shipper-consignee communication.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, carrier selection for a freight order is based on specific decision criteria defined in the system. According to the SAP documentation:

Priority from transportation lane (B): Transportation lanes define carrier priorities (e.g., ranking carriers based on preference or agreements), which are used as a criterion during carrier selection.

Priority from carrier selection settings (C): Carrier selection settings in the planning profile or SAP Fiori app allow users to define priorities for carriers, influencing the selection process.

The other options are incorrect:

Costs from charge management (A): While costs are considered, they are derived from freight agreements or rate tables, not directly from charge management during carrier selection.

Costs from shipment cost document (D): Shipment cost documents are used in SAP ERP (LE-TRA), not in SAP S/4HANA TM, where freight settlement documents are used instead.

The transportation cockpit in SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management is a central interface for planning and monitoring transportation activities. According to the SAP documentation, its key features include:

Multiple screens (A): The cockpit supports multiple screens to display different views, such as maps, Gantt charts, and worklists, enhancing usability.

Gantt chart (C): The Gantt chart visualizes the timeline of transportation activities, aiding in scheduling and monitoring.

Command line (D): The command line allows users to execute quick actions or navigate functions efficiently within the cockpit.

The other options are incorrect:

Cost determination (B)is performed in charge management, not directly in the transportation cockpit.

Distance calculation (E)is handled in transportation lanes or by the optimizer, not as a direct feature of the cockpit.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, the Mass Update function is used to adjust rates in a rate table. To increase rates by 3% for a specific source country, you must specify thescale range (A)in the Update Rates function. According to the SAP documentation, the scale range defines the criteria (e.g., source country) for which the rate adjustment applies, allowing the system to filter and update the relevant rates. For example, the scale range can be configured to target rates associated with a specific country, and the percentage increase (3%) is applied to those rates.

The other options are incorrect:

Scale item (B)refers to individual entries within a scale, not the range used for filtering.

Currency (C)specifies the currency of the rates but is not sufficient to target a source country.

Rounding profile (D)defines how rates are rounded, not the criteria for updating rates.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, forward and backward scheduling in the transportation cockpit is supported for thefreight order (A). According to the SAP documentation, freight orders, which represent the execution of transportation, allow planners to perform forward scheduling (calculating end dates based on start dates) and backward scheduling (calculating start dates based on required delivery dates) to optimize transport timelines. This functionality is available in the transportation cockpit to ensure alignment with transportation requirements and constraints.

The other options are incorrect:

Forwarding order (B)is used for logistics service provider scenarios and does not typically support forward and backward scheduling in the transportation cockpit.

Sales order (C)originates in sales and distribution and is not directly scheduled in the transportation cockpit.

Freight unit (D)represents goods for planning but does not support scheduling at this level.

SAP recommends several guiding principles to achieve clean core operations in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, focusing on standardization and minimal customizations. According to the SAP documentation:

Define roles and responsibilities as part of a process transformation office (C): A process transformation office ensures clear ownership and governance for maintaining clean core standards.

Establish release management (D): Release management ensures that system updates and extensions align with clean core principles, minimizing disruptions.

Integrate clean core practices in the end-to-end value process chain (E): Embedding clean core practices across all business processes ensures consistency and adherence to standard SAP functionality.

The other options are incorrect:

Establish an organizational structure, technical foundation, and transformation methodology (A)is important but not specifically listed as a clean core guiding principle in SAP’s framework.

Establish regular housekeeping tasks and procedures (B)is a general system maintenance practice, not a core clean core principle.

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, freight settlement documents (FSDs) are created based on freight orders to settle charges with carriers. According to the SAP documentation, there isno limitto the number of FSDs that can be created from a freight order during its lifecycle, as additional FSDs can be generated for changes, such as additional charges, corrections, or disputes, provided the charge elements have non-zero values. For a freight order with two deliveries, multiple FSDs can be created to account for initial settlements, amendments, or additional charges (e.g., detention or assessorial charges) throughout the lifecycle.

The other options are incorrect:

A (3), B (1), and C (2)assume a fixed number of FSDs, which is not accurate since the system allows multiple FSDs based on changes or additional requirements.

In SAP Business Network for Logistics, dispute management allows carriers to interact with freight settlement documents to resolve discrepancies. According to the SAP documentation:

Upload files (A)is a supported activity, as carriers can upload documents (e.g., proof of delivery or additional evidence) to support their dispute claims.

Add a detention charge (B)is allowed, as carriers can add assessorial charges, such as detention charges, to address additional costs incurred during transportation.

The other options are incorrect:

Change the document currency (C)is not typically allowed in dispute management, as the currency is defined in the freight agreement or settlement document.

Change a charge line's calculation base (D)is managed by the shipper or system configuration, not by the carrier during dispute management.

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 load planning function optimizes the assignment of freight units to vehicles to maximize capacity utilization. According to the SAP documentation, load planning can be initiated from:

Freight order (A): Load planning can be started directly from a freight order, allowing planners to optimize the load for the specific transport assigned to a truck.

Transportation cockpit (D): The transportation cockpit provides a centralized interface for planning activities, including initiating load planning for one or more trucks.

The other options are incorrect:

Vehicle resource (B)represents the truck itself but is not a direct entry point for starting load planning.

Freight booking (C)is used for ocean or air transport and does not typically support load planning for trucks.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management for LSPs, the stage sequence in a forwarding order defines the transportation legs (e.g., pre-carriage, main carriage). According to the SAP documentation, the stage sequence can be determined using:

Stage profile (A): A stage profile defines the sequence of stages for a forwarding order based on predefined rules, ensuring consistency across similar orders.

Movement type (C): Movement types specify the type of transport (e.g., road, rail) for each stage and are used to determine the stage sequence in forwarding orders.

The other options are incorrect:

Stage type (B)defines attributes of individual stages but does not determine the sequence.

Shipping type (D)categorizes the overall transport mode but does not control stage sequencing.

To use destination-based distance costs when planning freight orders with the VSR (Vehicle Scheduling and Routing) optimizer in SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, you must definecosts for distance in the transportation lane (A). According to the SAP documentation, the transportation lane contains cost-related data, such as distance-based costs, which the VSR optimizer uses to calculate the optimal plan based on the distance between source and destination locations. This ensures that the optimizer considers the cost implications of the route.

The other options are incorrect:

Planning strategy VSR_DEF (B)is a default strategy for the VSR optimizer but does not specifically address destination-based distance costs.

Costs for distance in the constraints and cost settings (C)are not a standard configuration area; costs are defined in transportation lanes or freight agreements.

A freight unit building rule that does NOT use default routes (D)affects freight unit creation, not the optimizer’s cost calculations.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, driver assignment is part of the transportation planning process to ensure that specific drivers are allocated to transports. According to the SAP documentation, drivers can be assigned in:

Freight order (C): Drivers can be assigned directly to a freight order during planning or execution, specifying who will operate the vehicle for the transport.

Vehicle resource (D): Drivers can be assigned to a vehicle resource in the master data, linking a driver to a specific vehicle for planning purposes.

The other options are incorrect:

Transportation lane (A)defines routes and costs but does not include driver assignments.

Freight booking (B)is used for ocean or air transport and typically does not involve driver assignments, which are more relevant to road transport (freight orders).

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management for Logistics Service Providers (LSPs), instruction sets provide standardized instructions for transportation processes. According to the SAP documentation, instruction sets can be assigned to:

Stage type (A): Instruction sets are linked to stage types to define specific instructions for each stage of a forwarding order, such as loading or customs handling.

Forwarding order type (C): Instruction sets are assigned to forwarding order types to provide default instructions for the entire order, ensuring consistency in LSP scenarios.

The other options are incorrect:

Movement type (B)is used for defining stage sequences or transportation modes but does not support instruction set assignments.

Freight order type (D)is used for execution documents and typically does not include instruction sets, which are more relevant to forwarding orders in LSP scenarios.