SAP PP Certification Questions
1. Production version is created in:a) Material master
b) BOM
c) Routings
2. Setup, processing, teardown in SAP will be transferred
to APO as:
a) Resources
b) Locations
c) Supplier
d) Activity
3. A material has 2 BOMs, 3 Routings, and 2 production
versions. How many PPMs will be created in APO?
a) 6
b) 2
c) 3
d) 5
4. The result of demand plan is:
a) Squeezing optimized plan
b) Demand plan
5. There is 1 APO system and 4 SAP systems with identical
Material masters. How many Business System Groups (BSG) will be required?
a) 5
b) 4
c) 2
d) 1
6. Field MRP type is maintained in:
a) Basic view
b) Work scheduling
c) Plant general view
d) MRP view
7. When are the confirmation numbers generated?
a) When production order is generated (CREATED)
b) When production order is released.
c) When operation is released.
d) When production order is settled.
8. RFC monitor is used to observe:
a) Communication error
b) User error
c) Database error
d) Application error
9. Which of the following are correct operations?
a) Scheduling always occurs at operation level.
b) Cannot be used for capacity planning.
c) Cannot be used for costing.
10. The working time of a machine is 0700 to 1500 hrs,
break time is 1 hr, overload is 110%, capacity utilization is 90%, and
the number of machines is 1. What is the available capacity?
a) 7.2
b) 6.3
c) 5.5
d) 6.93
11. Which of the following statements are correct?
a) DP is used for long-term planning.
b) SNP is used for midterm cross-plant planning.
c) PPDS is used for up-to-minute short-term planning.
d) SNP is used for detailed planning.
12. In which production setup is it specified that the
material will be required for production?
a) Material master
b) BOM
c) Routings
13. Which of the following are affected by the material
master?
a) Views
b) No assignment
c) Unit of measurement (UOM)
Answers
1. a) Material masterExplanation:
The production version is a key element in production
planning and execution. It links the material to be produced with its Bill
of Materials (BOM) and Routing. In S/4HANA, you maintain production versions
in the Material Master under the "MRP" or "Work Scheduling" views (depending
on the configuration and specific tab). It defines the combination of BOM
and Routing (or Recipe in some cases) used for production.
2. d) Activity
Explanation:
In APO, the setup, processing, and teardown times are
part of the production process and are represented as activities within
the PPM or PDS.
These activities define the sequence and duration of operations required to produce a material. Resources (like machines or work centers) are linked to these activities, but the times themselves are captured as activities, not resources, locations, or suppliers.
3. b) 2
Explanation:
A production version links a specific BOM and a specific
Routing for a material. Even though there are 2 BOMs and 3 Routings (which
could theoretically allow up to 6 combinations: 2 × 3), only the combinations
explicitly defined as production versions in the Material Master are relevant.
Here, only 2 production versions are specified. This means only 2 unique BOM-Routing combinations have been defined, regardless of the total number of BOMs and Routings.
When these production versions are transferred to APO via the Core Interface (CIF), each production version generates one PPM (or PDS, depending on the integration setup).
Thus, the number of PPMs created in APO is equal to the number of production versions, which is 2.
4. b) Demand plan
Explanation:
In SAP systems like APO or IBP, demand planning involves
forecasting future customer demand based on historical data, market trends,
and other inputs. The output of this process is a demand plan, which represents
the forecasted demand quantities over a specific time horizon.
5. d) 1
Explanation:
A BSG is a logical grouping mechanism in CIF that allows
multiple SAP systems to be integrated with APO. It ensures that systems
with identical master data (e.g., Material Masters) are treated consistently
during data transfer.
Since all 4 SAP systems have identical Material Masters, they can be grouped under a single BSG. This is because the identical master data implies that the materials have the same attributes, numbering, and definitions across these systems, and APO can treat them as part of one logical group.
The APO system itself does not require a separate BSG—it is the target system for the CIF integration, and the BSG is defined for the source systems (the 4 SAP systems).
If the Material Masters were not identical across the 4 SAP systems, separate BSGs might be required to distinguish between them. However, since they are identical, 1 BSG is sufficient.
6. d) MRP view
Explanation:
The MRP type determines how a material is planned in
Material Requirements Planning (MRP), such as whether it uses demand-driven
planning (e.g., "PD"), consumption-based planning (e.g., "VB"), or no MRP
(e.g., "ND").
This field is specifically located in the MRP 1 view of the Material Master, which is part of the MRP-related views (MRP 1, MRP 2, MRP 3, and MRP 4). These views contain all the settings relevant to material planning and procurement.
7. b) When production order is released.
Explanation:
A confirmation in SAP refers to the process of recording
the completion or partial completion of production order operations (e.g.,
quantities produced, time taken, etc.).
The confirmation number is a unique identifier assigned to each confirmation transaction. This number is generated when the production order is released because releasing the order makes it available for execution and confirmation in the system.
When a production order is merely created, it is in a "CREATED" status, and no confirmation can take place yet as it’s not ready for production execution.
8. a) Communication error
Explanation:
The RFC Monitor (transaction SM59 for RFC configuration
or SRT_MONI for SOAP RFC monitoring, depending on the context) is a tool
designed to manage and troubleshoot RFC connections. It helps monitor the
communication between SAP systems or between SAP and external systems.
Its primary purpose is to detect issues like communication errors, such as connection failures, timeouts, or authentication problems during RFC calls.
User errors (e.g., incorrect input), database errors (e.g., SQL issues), and application errors (e.g., program bugs) are typically monitored using other tools like STAD (transaction analysis), ST04 (database monitoring), or SLG1 (application logs), not the RFC Monitor.
9. a) True, b) False, c) False
Explanation:
This statement is true. In SAP S/4HANA, scheduling is
performed at the operation level, where each operation within a production
order is scheduled based on its assigned work center and the available
capacity. This approach allows for detailed planning and sequencing of
tasks within the manufacturing process.
10. d) 6.93
Explanation:
To determine the available capacity of the machine,
we can use the following formula:
Available Capacity = (Operating Time) × (Overload Factor)
× (Capacity Utilization) × (Number of Machines)
Where:
Operating Time = (Working Time - Break Time)
Overload Factor = Overload Percentage / 100
Capacity Utilization = Capacity Utilization Percentage
/ 100
Given the data:
Working Time: 0700 to 1500 hours = 8 hours
Break Time: 1 hour
Overload: 110%
Capacity Utilization: 90%
Number of Machines: 1
Step-by-Step Calculation:
1. Calculate Operating Time:
Operating Time=Working Time−Break Time=8 hours−1 hour=7 hours
2. Convert Percentages to Decimal Factors:
Overload Factor = 110% / 100 = 1.10
Capacity Utilization = 90% / 100 = 0.90
3. Compute Available Capacity:
Available Capacity=7 hours×1.10×0.90×1=6.93 hours
Therefore, the available capacity of the machine is 6.93 hours.
11. a) True, b) True, c) True, d) False
Explanation:
In SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO)
suite, the planning modules serve distinct purposes across different planning
horizons. Let's evaluate each statement:
a) DP is used for long-term planning.
True. Demand Planning (DP) is designed for long-term
forecasting and planning. It focuses on predicting future customer demands
over extended periods, typically spanning months to years, enabling organizations
to align their strategic objectives accordingly.
b) SNP is used for midterm cross-plant planning.
True. Supply Network Planning (SNP) addresses mid-term
planning across the entire supply network, including multiple plants and
distribution centers. It aims to balance supply and demand by considering
constraints and capacities, typically planning over weeks to months.
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c) PPDS is used for up-to-minute short-term planning.
True. Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PPDS)
focuses on detailed, short-term planning and scheduling of production activities.
It operates on a granular level, often down to minutes or seconds, to sequence
operations, manage resources, and ensure timely order fulfillment.
d) SNP is used for detailed planning.
False. While SNP provides a mid-term overview of supply
and demand across the network, it does not perform detailed scheduling.
Detailed planning, including sequencing and exact timing of production
activities, is handled by PPDS.
12. b) BOM
Explanation:
In SAP's production planning, the specification of
materials required for production is determined by the Bill of Materials
(BOM). The BOM outlines the components and quantities needed to manufacture
a finished product or assembly.
13. a) True, b) False, c) True
Explanation:
In SAP, the Material Master serves as the central
repository for information on materials and products.
a) Views
Correct. The Material Master is organized into various
views, each containing specific data relevant to different business functions
such as purchasing, sales, and accounting. These views ensure that all
departments have access to the pertinent material information they require.
b) No assignment
Incorrect. This option does not correspond to any specific
attribute or function within the Material Master.
c) Unit of Measurement (UOM)
Correct. The Material Master includes data on units of
measurement, specifying how materials are quantified and handled across
various transactions. This ensures consistency in measurements throughout
the system.
