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

In an embedded SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management implementation, freight orders are created as part of the transportation execution process, typically based on predecessor documents. According to the SAP documentation:

Order-based transportation requirement (A): This document is created from sales orders, purchase orders, or stock transport orders and serves as a predecessor to freight units and freight orders, defining the transportation demand.

Freight unit (C): Freight units are created from order-based or delivery-based transportation requirements and are direct predecessors to freight orders, as they represent the logistical units of goods that are assigned to freight orders for execution.

The other options are incorrect:

Sales order (B)triggers the creation of an order-based transportation requirement but is not a direct predecessor to the freight order.

Shipment (D)is a concept from SAP ERP (LE-TRA) and is not used in SAP S/4HANA TM, where freight orders replace shipments.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, to ensure that rates in a rate table are interpreted as percentages (e.g., for surcharges like fuel), the percentage indicator must be set in specific configuration objects. According to the SAP documentation:

Calculation sheet (A): The percentage indicator can be set in the calculation sheet to specify that certain charge types (e.g., fuel surcharge) are calculated as percentages of the base rate.

Rate table (D): The percentage indicator is defined in the rate table to indicate that the rates stored within it are percentages, ensuring correct calculation during charge determination.

The other options are incorrect:

Scale (B)defines the ranges for rates (e.g., weight or distance) but does not include a percentage indicator.

Calculation profile (C)defines general calculation settings but does not directly control the percentage interpretation of rates.

In SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, schedule departures define planned departure times for transportation, such as for regular routes. According to the SAP documentation, schedule departures can be created by:

Upload via report (A): Users can upload schedule departures using a report or data import tool, allowing mass creation or updates.

Generate from a rule (B): Schedule departures can be generated automatically based on predefined rules, such as recurring schedules for specific routes.

The other options are incorrect:

Copy from a freight booking (C)is not a standard method for creating schedule departures, as freight bookings are execution documents for ocean or air transport.

Maintain in default route (D)relates to route configuration but does not directly involve creating schedule departures.

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, 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, 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 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, 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 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.