C_S43_2022 SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Asset Management Questions and Answers

• A. An Inspection Plan and a technical object must be assigned to the same class. This is true because the inspection plan and the technical object must have matching classification characteristics for the inspection checklist generation. The class defines the characteristics that are relevant for the inspection plan and the technical object1.
• B. A PM task list with inspection point type must be assigned to the maintenance order. This is false because the inspection checklist generation does not depend on the PM task list. The inspection checklist is based on the QM inspection plan, which is a different type of task list2.
• C. An object list must have been generated manually or automatically. This is true because the object list contains the technical objects that will be checked for matching inspection plans. The object list can be generated from the header object of the order, and objects from the maintenance plan item3.
• D. A checklist type must be assigned to the maintenance order header. This is false because the checklist type must be assigned to the maintenance order operation, not the header. The checklist type defines the inspection lot origin and the inspection type for the inspection checklist4. References: 1: Explaining Inspection Checklists 2: Inspection Lot 3: Object List and Inspection Checklist 4: Checklist Type in Task List Operation

 Strategic analysis is a type of analysis that provides a high-level overview of the business performance and trends, as well as the ability to drill down into the details and perform root cause analysis. Strategic analysis is typically performed by business analysts or managers who need to make strategic decisions based on the data. Strategic analysis requires a collection of tools that are not included with core SAP S/4HANA, such as SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, SAP Business Warehouse, and SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence. These tools enable the integration, transformation, modeling, and visualization of data from various sources, including SAP S/4HANA and other systems. Embedded analysis, on the other hand, is a type of analysis that provides real-time insights into the operational data within the SAP S/4HANA core system. Embedded analysis is typically performed by end users or operational managers who need to monitor and optimize the business processes and transactions. Embedded analysis relies on preconfigured Core Data Services (CDS) views that contain SQL views of the data in SAP S/4HANA. These views can be accessed by SAP Fiori apps, SAP Smart Business KPIs, or SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office. SAP Business Objects is not a part of SAP Business Warehouse, but a separate product that can connect to SAP Business Warehouse or other data sources. Therefore, option C is incorrect. References:

• SAP S/4HANA Asset Management - Analytics, section “Strategic Analysis”
• SAP S/4HANA Asset Management - Analytics, section “Embedded Analysis”
• SAP S/4HANA Asset Management - Analytics, section “SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence”

To schedule a performance-based maintenance plan, you need to specify the start counter reading and the estimated annual performance of the equipment or functional location. The start counter reading is the initial value of the counter assigned to the maintenance plan. The estimated annual performance is the expected value of the counter for one year. These parameters are used to calculate the maintenance cycle and the due date for the maintenance plan. The scheduling period and the counter overflow reading are optional

SAP S/4HANA Asset Management, Public Cloud Edition is a cloud-based solution that offers a simplified and standardized configuration of the system via the self-service configuration UI. You can use this UI to adjust the system settings according to your business needs. You do not have access to the SAP S/4HANA back-end system, as it is managed by SAP. SAP Asset Intelligence Network is a separate cloud-based solution that connects manufacturers, operators, and service providers of physical assets. You can use SAP Asset Intelligence Network to share and exchange asset information, but you cannot use it to configure SAP S/4HANA Cloud. References:

• SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition - SAP Learning
• SAP S/4HANA Cloud for Asset Management, Public Edition

Phase-based maintenance is a new concept introduced in SAP S/4HANA Cloud that allows you to track the life cycle of the maintenance processes using nine predefined phases and sub-phases. These phases are set up by SAP and you cannot change them. However, you can control the transition of phases using phase control codes. Phase-based maintenance is only applicable to the new order types Reactive Maintenance and Proactive Maintenance, which are delivered with the relevant Best Practices scope items. It is not mandatory for breakdown and preventive maintenance, nor can it be used with any existing order type. References: New Phase Model for the Maintenance Processes in S/4HANA Cloud, Phase Model for the Maintenance Process, Maintenance Process Phases, Explaining the Phase-based Process

The Report and Repair Malfunction app supports the maintenance technician in the following steps:

• Plan repair work for the responsible work center: The app allows the technician to assign the work items to the work center that is responsible for the repair work. The work center can be a person, a group of persons

 The Report and Repair Malfunction app is a Fiori app that uses SAPUI5 as the UI technology. SAPUI5 is a modern, HTML5-based, JavaScript UI library that enables developers to create rich and responsive web applications. Web Dynpro, SAP GUI for HTML, and Business Server Pages are older UI technologies that are not used for Fiori apps. References:

• Report and Repair Malfunction | SAP Help Portal
• First Fiori App for Maintenance Technician: “Report and Repair Malfunction” for SAP S/4HANA Cloud 1708 and 1709 | SAP Blogs

SAP Service and Asset Manager is a cloud-based mobile app that provides the following capabilities:

• SAP Service and Asset Manager is available for SAP S/4HANA and SAP ERP. This means that the app can integrate with both systems and access the data and processes related to asset management and service operations12
• SAP Service and Asset Manager can be used offline. This means that the app can store data locally on the device and synchronize it with the backend system when the network connection is available. This enables the users to work in remote areas or in situations where the network is unreliable12
• SAP Service and Asset Manager can run on smart watches. This means that the app can leverage the features of wearable devices such as voice control, notifications, and sensors. This enhances the user experience and productivity of the field technicians13

SAP Service and Asset Manager does not provide the following capabilities:

• SAP Service and Asset Manager does not provide single sign-on functionality. This means that the app requires the users to enter their credentials to log in to the app and the backend system. The app does not support any other authentication methods such as biometric or token-based2
• SAP Service and Asset Manager is not available only for the iOS platform. This means that the app can run on both iOS and Android devices. The app supports the native features and user interface of both platforms12

References: 1: SAP Service and Asset Manager | Mobile Asset Management iOS & Android App 3: SAP Service and Asset Manager | Mobile asset management 2: SAP Service and Asset Manager Overview | SAP Help Portal

 A maintenance plant is the organizational unit in which the technical objects to be maintained are physically present. A maintenance plant can be directly assigned to the following objects:

• A maintenance work center, which is a location where maintenance tasks are performed. A maintenance work center can be a person, a group of persons, or a technical object, such as a machine or a vehicle. A maintenance work center is defined by its capacity, availability, and cost rates1
• A storage location, which is a place where spare parts and materials are stored within a plant. A storage location can be a warehouse, a bin, or a shelf. A storage location is defined by its address, stock type, and valuation area2

The other options are incorrect because:

• A maintenance planner group, which is a group of planners who are responsible for planning maintenance activities in a maintenance planning plant. A maintenance planner group is not directly assigned to a maintenance plant, but to a maintenance planning plant. A maintenance planning plant is the organizational unit in which maintenance requirements are planned3
• An organizational unit, which is a generic term for any unit of an organization that performs a specific function or task. An organizational unit can be a company code, a plant, a sales organization, a purchasing organization, etc. An organizational unit is not directly assigned to a maintenance plant, but to a higher-level organizational unit, such as a company code or a controlling area.

References: 1: Maintenance Work Center | SAP Help Portal 2: Storage Location | SAP Help Portal 3: Maintenance Planner Group | SAP Help Portal : Organizational Unit | SAP Help Portal

A cycle set sequence is a feature that allows you to combine several multiple counter plan cycles in a set and determine the order in which the system considers the cycle sets for scheduling. A multiple counter plan is a maintenance plan that is based on one or more performance-based or time-based cycles1.

In this case, you can create a cycle set sequence with two cycles:

• Cycle 1: Every 3 MON: pump inspection
• Cycle 2: Every 24 MON: pump replacement

You can assign a different maintenance item and task list to each cycle, and specify the repetition factor for each cycle. The repetition factor determines how many times the cycle is repeated before the next cycle in the sequence is considered. For example, if you set the repetition factor of cycle 1 to 8, the system will schedule the pump inspection 8 times before scheduling the pump replacement.

By creating a cycle set sequence, you can achieve the requirement that when replacing the pump, the operation pump inspection will be ignored. The system will only generate a call object for the maintenance item that is assigned to the current cycle set. Therefore, when the pump replacement is due, the system will not generate a call object for the pump inspection.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Assign different hierarchy levels: Hierarchy levels are used to structure the task list operations into groups and subgroups. They do not affect the scheduling of the task list operations.
• Set the lead float: Lead float is a time buffer that is added to the start or finish date of a task list operation. It does not affect the scheduling of the task list operations.
• Create a task list hierarchy: A task list hierarchy is a structure that contains several task lists that are linked together by a superior task list. It does not affect the scheduling of the task list operations.

References: 1: Cycle Set Sequence in Multiple Counter Plan - SAP Help Portal

Non-stock materials are materials that are not kept in stock, but are procured externally as required1. They can be maintained in the material master as service products (product type SERV). You can add non-stock materials to an operation or suboperation as a component. The system creates a purchase requisition and a purchase order in the same way as for non-stock materials that you procure externally1.

Among the given options, the following are possible for non-stock materials in a released maintenance order:

• A purchase requisition can be created automatically as soon as the order is saved. This is the default behavior for non-stock materials, unless you change the configuration settings2.
• The maintenance order can be set to TECO (technically completed) before the invoice is created. This is possible if you use the compatibility mode for external procurement, which allows you to technically complete the order even if there are open purchase requisitions or purchase orders2.
• A goods receipt can be posted after the maintenance order is technically completed. This is possible if you use the enhanced mode for external procurement, which allows you to post goods receipts for non-stock materials after the order is technically completed2.

The following options are not possible for non-stock materials in a released maintenance order:

• A purchase order is created automatically as soon as the order is saved. This is not possible, as the purchase order requires manual processing and approval after the purchase requisition is created2.
• A purchase requisition will ALWAYS be created as soon as the order is saved. This is not always true, as you can change the configuration settings to create the purchase requisition manually or at a later point in time2.

Therefore, the correct answers are A, B, and C. References: 1: What’s New in SAP S/4HANA 2021 - SAP Online Help 2: How to Configure SAP S/4HANA Asset Maintenance Subcontracting - SAP PRESS