C_THR92_2505 SAP Certified Associate - SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics: Reporting Questions and Answers

Cascading Effect in Story Filters

Story filters, page filters, and chart filters can influence each other due to cascading logic. Filters applied at higher levels (e.g., Story or Page) cascade down to affect lower levels (e.g., charts).

Explanation of Correct Answers

B (Page): Filters applied at the page level affect all charts on that page.

C (Story): Filters applied at the story level cascade to all pages and charts within the story.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Table): Table filters do not cascade to charts.

D (Query): Query filters are independent and do not cascade.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Story Reporting Documentation

Refreshing Metadata Cache:

When new MDF objects or fields are added, the Advanced Reporting tool may not immediately reflect the changes.

Using the Purge Advanced Reporting Metadata Cache Tool ensures that the latest metadata is loaded into the reporting framework.

Quick and Effective Solution:

This method is faster than requesting support or rebuilding cubes and resolves most synchronization issues instantly.

To import an SAP SuccessFactors-provided story report template:

Select the Template and Choose Import (A):

Navigate to the list of available templates in the Report Center.

Select the specific template and click the "Import" option.

Choose the Content Store Tab (D):

Access the Content Store to locate story report templates provided by SAP.

This is where prebuilt reports and templates are made available.

Select Import in Report Center (E):

The actual import process is completed through the Report Center by choosing the import option.

Enabling Custom BIRT Templates

To upload a custom BIRT template to a Table Report, the BIPublisher template upload setting must be enabled in Provisioning.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B (Enable BIPublisher to BIRT Template Converter): Not necessary for template uploads.

C (Additional Adhoc Subdomain Schemas Configuration): Irrelevant for uploading templates.

D (Enable Visual Publisher): This setting is unrelated to BIRT templates.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Provisioning Guide

Printable Chart with Custom Formatting Requirements (C):

BIRT enables creating highly customized printable charts with advanced formatting options. This is especially useful for meeting specific presentation or branding requirements in report outputs.

Advanced Cell-Level Formulas (D):

BIRT provides capabilities to apply complex cell-level formulas, allowing for advanced calculations, conditional formatting, and logic within table reports.

Concatenation (A):

Calculated columns support concatenating text fields to create combined values (e.g., "First Name + Last Name").

Average (C):

Aggregating numerical data (e.g., computing the average of a numeric field) is supported in calculated columns.

Ownership and Sharing of Canvas Reports

Reports are owned by the user who created them. If User A leaves, the report sharing settings must be updated to give User B edit permissions.

Solution

By updating the report's sharing settings to include User B, you allow them to modify the report while maintaining appropriate security.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Access All Reports): Grants excessive permissions and is not recommended.

C (Edit Role Configuration): Role configuration changes apply broadly, not specifically to this report.

D (Edit Authorship): Changing authorship is not a valid option in SuccessFactors.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Reporting Permissions Guide

Inline Translation OverviewInline translation in SAP SuccessFactors Stories allows users to translate report text and components into multiple languages. This feature is particularly useful in multi-locale environments to ensure users view reports in their preferred language.

Source Language Setting

When inline translation is enabled, the source language is selected from the list of locales enabled on the instance. This ensures that translation aligns with existing localization settings.

The report can only be edited in the source language to maintain consistency across translations.

Explanation of Correct Answers

Option A: Correct, as the source language must be chosen from the available locales when inline translation is activated.

Option B: Correct, as any edits to the report must be made in the source language to avoid inconsistencies.

Explanation of Incorrect Options

Option C: Incorrect, because the source language is not dynamically set to the current locale of the individual enabling translation.

Option D: Incorrect, because editing in any language is not allowed once inline translation is enabled—only the source language can be edited.

References and Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Stories in People Analytics Guide (SAP Help Portal)

Localization and Inline Translation Features: openSAP

To include the Assignment Date of a Company Car in your query:

In Job Information Table, Expand the Company Car Field (A):

Open the Job Information table in Query Designer.

Locate the Company Car field and expand it to access related fields and data.

In the Company Car Table, Select the Assignment Date Field (D):

Add the Company Car table from the related tables section to the query.

Select the Assignment Date field from the Company Car table to include it in the query output.

Requirements for Reportable Custom Blocks

A custom block in People Profile needs to satisfy specific criteria to be included in reports in Story.

Option A: The MDF object must be associated with a schema as a root object to ensure the data structure is accessible in the reporting layer.

Option C: The externalCode field must have the correct data type, such as Generic Object, to ensure proper data mapping.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B: MDF objects can be linked to other schemas; this does not affect their reportability.

D: The externalCode does not necessarily need to be of datatype User for the custom block to be reportable.

References

SAP SuccessFactors People Profile Configuration Guide

Required Permissions OverviewTo create a canvas report on Employee Profile data using the Detailed Reporting tool, specific permissions must be granted in SAP SuccessFactors Report Center.

Explanation of Correct Answers

B. Canvas Designer: This permission is required to access and use the Canvas Designer tool for creating advanced reports.

C. Create Reports: Employee Profile: This permission allows users to generate reports specifically based on Employee Profile data.

E. Report Center: This grants access to the Report Center where all reporting activities, including creating and managing reports, are carried out.

Explanation of Incorrect Answers

A. Canvas Designer Admin: This permission is for administrative control over Canvas Designer, not necessarily for report creation.

D. Run Report: Employee Profile: This is for running reports, not creating them.

References

SAP Help Portal: Reporting Permissions

SAP SuccessFactors Admin Guide

Understanding the Chart Type

Indicator: Numeric Point charts display a single numeric value based on a calculated metric.

The desired output requires dividing the count of male employees by the count of female employees.

Solution

A Calculated Measure in Chart Builder is the appropriate method to perform this calculation within the context of the chart.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Aggregation): Aggregation alone cannot handle the required calculation.

B (Calculated Column): Calculated columns are created at the query level and are not specific to the chart.

D (Restricted Measure): Restricted measures limit data based on conditions but do not perform calculations across dimensions.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Chart Builder Guide

Cause of the Issue:

Tiles are linked to specific domains. If a user does not have Run Report Permission for the domain that a tile is based on, they will not be able to view the tile.

Resolution:

Check User B’s role-based permissions (RBP) for the domain linked to the fourth tile.

Ensure that the Run Report Permission is granted for the respective domain.

Report Transfer (A):

The Report Transfer tool is specifically designed to move reports from one instance (test) to another (production).

Report Center (D):

Reports can also be exported and imported manually using the Report Center if the report type supports it.

Interactive Widgets

Interactive widgets provide customization options for report consumers, enhancing user experience.

Actions Allowed

C (Show/hide labels): Enables users to toggle labels for clarity or preference.

D (Add/delete widgets): Allows users to modify the visual layout by adding or removing widgets.

E (Freeze table rows/columns): Helps users lock rows/columns for easier data navigation.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Adjust filters within controls): Filters are generally predefined by the report designer.

B (Switch between edit and view mode): Consumers typically do not have edit permissions.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Story and Widget Documentation

Error Analysis

Calculated columns in Query Designer require the correct data type to be specified based on the formula. If the selected data type does not match the formula's expected output, an error occurs.

Why the Error Occurs

The formula appears to involve a calculation related to dates. If the data type is not set to a compatible format (e.g., "Number" or "Date"), the calculation fails.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Incorrect Dynamic Date Variable): The issue is not with the date variable but with the data type.

B (If-Then-Else Statement): Such a statement is unnecessary in the given formula.

C (Negative Result): Negative results are not inherently problematic unless restricted by the data type.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Calculated Columns Guide

People Step in Report Definition:

The People step in a report determines the population (target group) of employees included in the report.

When you share the report, the recipient’s line of sight (determined by their Role-Based Permissions) will affect their ability to view the data.

Example Scenario:

If the report is configured to include data for a specific department, but the user does not have permission to view data for that department, they may see limited or no data.

Enabling Templates in Provisioning:

SuccessFactors standard canvas report templates must be enabled in Provisioning by an implementation partner or SAP administrator before they can be used.

Linked Analysis

Configuring input controls for Linked Analysis allows interactions between components (charts, tables) on the same canvas, enabling filters to apply only to selected visuals.

Why This is Correct

In the scenario, the input control must affect only the charts and not the table. Linked Analysis ensures this targeted filtering behavior.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B (Create Filters): Manually adding filters is redundant when Linked Analysis can automate the behavior.

C (Enable Cascading Effects): Cascading effects affect hierarchical filters but are unrelated to input control behavior here.

D (Convert to Story Filter): A Story Filter would apply globally, affecting all elements, which is not desired.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Linked Analysis Feature Guide

Filter Types in Query Designer

A Query Advanced Filter is used to define filter conditions across multiple tables in a single query. This is necessary when the criteria involve fields from different data sources.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Query Scope filter): Used to limit data based on scope, but it does not combine criteria across multiple tables.

B (Table Simple filter): Applies filters only to a single table.

D (Table Advanced filter): Applies advanced criteria but only within a single table.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Query Designer Documentation

Scenario Analysis

Custom MDF (Metadata Framework) objects, such as company car information, must be configured properly to appear in the Available Data section of the Query Designer.

Solution

Updating the Report Object Configuration Entity (ROCE) record to associate the custom MDF object with a schema ensures it is recognized in the reporting layer.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A: Creating a custom schema join is not necessary to make the object available.

C: Report Schema Configuration Entity is not applicable in this context.

D: Setting it as a root report object is not required for inclusion in Query Designer.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Reporting Configuration Guide