C_TS452_2022 - SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement Practice Exam

The C_TS452_2022 SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement exam affirms the candidate's understanding of the fundamental principles and core knowledge essential in the sourcing and procurement domain, requisite for the consultant profile. This certification examines the candidate's comprehensive understanding and proficiency to engage as a team member focusing on the planning and implementation phases under mentorship. 

Who should take the exam?

To ensure readiness, SAP recommends a combination of educational courses and practical experience to prepare for the certification exam, as questions will evaluate your ability to apply learned knowledge effectively. During the certification test, access to reference materials such as online documentation or SAP systems is prohibited. This certification exam is good for both SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition, and SAP S/4HANA on-premise environments.

Furthermore, the C_TS452_2022 SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement exam is ideal for several professionals looking to enter or advance in the SAP S/4HANA procurement field:

• Individuals new to SAP
• Those aiming for entry-level SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement consultant roles
• Professionals seeking a career shift

Exam Details 

• Exam Code: C_TS452_2022
• Exam Name: SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
• Exam Languages: German, English, French
• Exam Questions: 80 Questions
• Time: 180 minutes
• Passing Score: 64%

Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Topic 1: Overview of Procurement Processes > 12%

• Describe and execute basic and specific procurement processes, e.g. standard procurement, subcontracting, self-service procurement etc.

Topic 2: Understand Inventory Management and Physical Inventory 8% - 12%

• Process goods receipts, goods issues, transfers, and special inventory management processes. Describe and perform physical inventory.

Topic 3: Learn about Valuation and Account Assignment 8% - 12%

• Analyze and configure account determination and material stock valuation.

Topic 4: Understand Purchasing Optimization 8% - 12%

• Maintain source lists, apply quota arrangements, define priorities, block sources of supply, and use catalogs. Assign and process purchase requisitions and monitor order confirmations and deliveries. Leverage Situation Handling to automatically detect critical situations and alert the user.

Topic 5: Enterprise Structure and Master Data 8% - 12%

• Identify, customize, and maintain organizational units and master data for procurement processes.

Topic 6: Learn Configuration of Purchasing 8% - 12%

• Configure settings in purchasing, e.g. document types, account assignment categories, output processing and release procedures.

Topic 7: Invoice Verification 8% - 12%

• Perform and configure invoice verification, manage variances and blocks, enter subsequent debits/credits, enter delivery costs, handle credit memos and reversals, and apply GR/IR account maintenance functions. 

Topic 8: Consumption-Based Planning < 8%

• Describe and set up MRP.  Perform a planning run using different options. 

Topic 9: Analytics in Sourcing and Procurement < 8%

• Apply embedded analytics capabilities to analyze procurement KPIs.

Topic 10: Understand Sources of Supply < 8%

• Articulate important elements of price determination and maintain purchasing info records, central contracts, scheduling agreements, price changes.

Topic 11: SAP S/4HANA User Experience < 8%

• Identify key capabilities of SAP Fiori UX and use the SAP Fiori Launchpad to navigate.