SAP C_THR86_2405 - SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP SuccessFactors Compensation

When a customer uses SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central with specific pay components and a Pay Component Group (PCG) designated for total cash (TC), integration configurations can help manage the pay components based on the planner’s adjustments in the compensation module. Here’s how the setup can be achieved to maximize integration and minimize manual updates:

Option B: "Map TC to the standard Current Salary field. Use the Merit column for the TC update. Publish the finSalary value back to the pay component group in EC and have business rules split the sum into the components."

By mapping the total cash (TC) to the Current Salary field and using the Merit column for any updates, planners can adjust TC directly. ThefinSalaryfield can be configured to reflect the adjusted TC, which can then be published back to Employee Central. Business rules in Employee Central will then split the updated TC value among the components (SALARY, CARALLOWANCE, HOUSEALLOWANCE) based on predefined rules, ensuring that allowances remain consistent with the employee’s grade.

ThedefPercentFormat ###0##configuration in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation allows percentages to display decimal points only when necessary.

Format Explanation

Format ###0##: This format displays whole numbers without decimal places if the value is an integer (e.g., 40% instead of 40.00%). If there are decimal values present (e.g., 40.54%), it will display them, as it does not limit the number of decimal places but adapts based on the value.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A (#,##0.00) forces two decimal places in all cases.

Option B (####.####) allows multiple decimal places but would display extra zeros for whole numbers.

Option C (defAmountFormat #,##0##) is used for amounts, not percentages.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide onPercentage and Number FormattingandField Display Options.

In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, using look-up tables in formulas is a common method to calculate budget adjustments based on multiple criteria like an employee's country and status. This question is about selecting the correct syntax for using a look-up table to calculate a custom budget based on these criteria. Let's break down the logic and syntax for why option A is correct.

Look-up Table Functionality in Compensation TemplatesIn SuccessFactors Compensation, look-up tables are used to fetch values dynamically based on specific conditions. Thelookupfunction in SAP allows fetching data from a pre-defined table by matching values from specified columns.

Syntax and Parameters in the Lookup FunctionThelookupfunction syntax in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation is generally:

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lookup("", , , )

: Name of the look-up table (in this case, "2018_BudgetPool").

and: The fields in the form template used to search in the look-up table. Here, thecustomCountryandcustomStatusfields are used to locate the relevant budget value.

: Specifies the index of the column to retrieve. In this scenario, "1" refers to the budget adjustment percentage in the look-up table.

Correct Formula Explanation

Option A:toNumber(lookup("2018_BudgetPool", customCountry, customStatus, 1)) * curSalary

This option correctly uses thelookupfunction to locate the appropriate adjustment factor (e.g., 1%) from the2018_BudgetPooltable based on the employee’s country (customCountry) and status (customStatus).

ThetoNumber()function is applied to ensure the fetched value is numeric, allowing it to be used in multiplication.

The formula then multiplies the adjustment factor by the current salary (curSalary) to calculate the adjustment budget.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B:toNumber(lookup("2018_BudgetPool, customCountry, customStatus, Adjustment)) * curSalary

This option contains syntax errors, such as missing quotation marks around the table name, and “Adjustment” is not a parameter in this lookup. The syntax is incorrect for SuccessFactors’ formula setup.

Option C:toNumber(lookup("2018_BudgetPool", customCountry.customStatus, 2)) * curSalary

Incorrect becausecustomCountry.customStatusis treated as a single parameter, which is invalid. Each key (customCountry and customStatus) should be separated by a comma, not a period.

Option D:toNumber(lookup("2018_BudgetPool", customCountry, customStatus, adjustment)) * curSalary

This option misuses “adjustment” as a parameter in the lookup, which is not defined within the context of the table structure.

Additional SAP SuccessFactors Compensation References

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide: Refer to SAP Help Portal’s SuccessFactors Compensation Guide for syntax rules of lookup tables.

Lookup Table Configuration: In the configuration, ensure that the look-up table (2018_BudgetPool) is correctly defined withcustomCountryandcustomStatusas keys, and that the adjustment percentage is in the correct column (column index 1 in this example).

The correct formula,Option A, follows SAP’s syntax requirements and functional logic to retrieve the adjustment budget accurately.

To meet the requirement of publishing different effective dates for each country in an SAP SuccessFactors Compensation worksheet:

First, create a lookup table that specifies the effective date for each country.

Then, set up a custom date column in the compensation template that retrieves the effective date from this lookup table based on the employee's country.

Finally, map this custom date column in the XML template to thestart-dateof the pay component, ensuring each country has the correct effective date when the compensation data is sent back to Employee Central. This method allows for automation of country-specific effective dates, avoiding manual adjustments and ensuring consistency.References: SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Integration with Employee Central Guide – Lookup Tables and Effective Date Configuration.

To check for breaks in the Planning Manager Hierarchy in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, you can use the following methods:

Export troubleshooting information from the Define Planners screen:This option allows you to download a file that shows detailed planner hierarchy information, enabling you to identify gaps or breaks in the structure.

Use the Check Tool:The Check Tool provides a systematic review of the manager hierarchy, highlighting inconsistencies that may cause issues in planning workflows. These tools help ensure a seamless and complete hierarchy, preventing disruptions in the compensation planning process.References: SAP SuccessFactors Compensation User Guide – Troubleshooting and Hierarchy Management.

To control visibility of the current cycle's compensation statements while allowing access to past statements, use specific settings on the current year’s statements:

Option C: "Under the permissions of the current statement(s), change the setting to Generated statements are not viewable."

By changing the settings of the current year’s statement to "Generated statements are not viewable," you can control access to the current cycle’s statements without impacting previous years. This option is effective for validation purposes as it restricts visibility for current statements while keeping historical statements accessible.