C_TS414_2023 Exam Dumps - SAP Certified Associate Questions and Answers

Inspection methods in SAP S/4HANA QM (transaction QK01) define how an inspection is performed and can be assigned to specific objects in inspection planning:

Master Inspection Characteristic (B): In the MIC master data (transaction QS21/QS23), you can assign an inspection method to specify the procedure (e.g., "Visual inspection"). This is a standard assignment to ensure consistency across plans.

Inspection Characteristic in an Operation of an Inspection Plan (D): Within an inspection plan (transaction QP01), you can assign an inspection method directly to a characteristic in an operation. This overrides or supplements the MIC’s method if needed, providing flexibility during planning.

Selected Set (A): Selected sets (transaction QS51) are for qualitative codes, not for assigning inspection methods.

Work Center (C): Work centers define where an inspection occurs but do not directly accept inspection method assignments in standard SAP QM.

Thus, "Master inspection characteristic" and "Inspection characteristic in an operation of an inspection plan" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Inspection Methods in QM"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Inspection Planning".

In SAP S/4HANA Quality Management, catalogs are used to manage predefined codes for qualitative data recording, and selected sets are subsets of code groups used in specific contexts (e.g., inspection plans). Valuation of codes (assigning values like "Accepted" or "Rejected") is mandatory for certain catalog types to ensure consistent processing:

Usage Decisions (A): Catalog type "3" (Usage Decisions) requires valuation in the selected set because the usage decision (UD) determines the stock posting and quality score. In Customizing (SPRO > Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Usage Decision > Define Selected Sets), codes like "A" (Accepted) or "R" (Rejected) must be valuated to trigger specific system actions (e.g., goods movement). This is mandatory for inspection lot completion.

Defect Types (C): Catalog type "9" (Defects) requires valuation in the selected set when used in defect recording (e.g., transaction QS51). Defect codes (e.g., "Scratch," "Dent") need valuation to classify severity or trigger follow-up actions like notifications, making it mandatory in quality processes.

Characteristic Attributes (B): Catalog type "1" (Characteristic Attributes) is used for qualitative MICs. Valuation is optional and depends on the characteristic’s settings (e.g., "Good/Bad"), not mandatory in the selected set itself.

Activities (QM) (D): Catalog type "5" (Activities) is used for tasks or follow-ups in notifications. Valuation is not mandatory in the selected set, as activities are typically descriptive rather than evaluative.

Thus, "Usage decisions" and "Defect types" are the correct answers, as valuation is a required step in their respective processes.References: SAP Help Portal - "Catalogs and Selected Sets in QM"; SAP S/4HANA QM Customizing Guide - "Catalog Management".

Task lists (e.g., routings) for production orders in SAP integrate QM master data to enable inspections:

Material Specifications (A): Material specs (transaction QS61) can be referenced in routings (transaction CA01) to define inspection requirements for a material, integrating QM into production.

Master Inspection Characteristics (C): MICs (transaction QS21) are directly assigned to operations in routings or inspection plans, specifying what to inspect during production.

Classifications (B): Classifications (transaction CL01) are batch or material attributes, not directly integrated into task lists for production orders.

Control Indicators (D): These are settings within characteristics or plans, not standalone master data for integration.

Thus, "Material specifications" and "Master inspection characteristics" are the correct answers (assuming a multiple-choice intent, though only two are clearly correct based on standard SAP).References: SAP Help Portal - "QM Integration with PP"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Task Lists".

Digital signatures in SAP S/4HANA QM (configured via SPRO > Cross-Application Components > Digital Signature) ensure auditability and compliance in critical processes:

Recording the Usage Decision for an Inspection Lot (B): The usage decision (transaction QA11) can require a digital signature to confirm stock disposition, a common regulatory requirement (e.g., in pharmaceuticals).

Valuation of an Inspection Result (C): Valuating results (e.g., accept/reject in QE51N) can mandate a signature, especially for critical characteristics, as set in the MIC or inspection type settings.

Manual Confirmation of a Physical Sample Drawing (D): Confirming sample drawing (transaction QPR2) can require a signature to validate the physical process, configurable in sample management.

Assignment of Inspection Specification (A): Assigning specs (e.g., in QP01) is a planning step, not typically requiring a signature.

Defect Recording in Inspection Lot (E): Defect entry (e.g., QF01) may trigger notifications but doesn’t standardly require a signature unless custom-configured.

Thus, "B, C, D" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Digital Signatures in QM"; SAP S/4HANA QM Customizing Guide - "Signature Strategy".

In SAP S/4HANA QM, an inspection plan group contains multiple inspection plans, each identified by a unique group counter. When an inspection lot is created (e.g., for goods receipt or production), the system must select the appropriate plan from the group:

Lot Size (D): The lot size of the inspection lot is the primary determinant for selecting an inspection plan. In the inspection plan header (transaction QP01/QP02), you define a "usage" and "lot size range" for each plan within the group. The system matches the inspection lot’s size to the applicable lot size range in the plan, ensuring the correct plan is chosen. This is standard behavior in QM (e.g., for inspection lot origin 01 or 03).

Sample Size (A): Sample size is determined by the sampling procedure within the inspection plan, not the other way around. It doesn’t select the plan.

Material Type (B): Material type influences material master settings but does not directlydetermine the inspection plan selection within a group.

Procurement Type of the Material (C): Procurement type (e.g., in-house vs. external) might influence the inspection type, but it doesn’t select between plans in a group.

Thus, "Lot size" is the correct answer, as it aligns with SAP’s logic for task list selection.References: SAP Help Portal - "Inspection Planning with Task Lists"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Inspection Lot Creation".

Dependent characteristic specifications in SAP QM allow characteristics in an inspection plan to inherit values (e.g., tolerances) from a reference object. This is configured in the inspection plan (transaction QP01) under characteristic details:

Material and Customer (C): Used in sales-related inspections (e.g., inspection type 10), this reference allows characteristics to be tailored to customer-specific materialrequirements, pulling data from the material master or customer info records.

Material and Supplier (D): Common in procurement (e.g., inspection type 01), this reference links to quality info records or material master data, enabling supplier-specific specs for a material.

Material (E): The material alone can serve as a reference, pulling general specifications from the material master (e.g., QM view) or material specifications (transaction QS61), applicable across scenarios.

Material and Control Key (A): Control keys define operation behavior, not characteristic specifications, so this is not a valid reference.

Material and Work Center (B): Work centers are operation-specific and don’t store characteristic specs for reference in standard SAP.

Thus, "Material and customer," "Material and supplier," and "Material" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Dependent Characteristic Specifications"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Inspection Planning".

In SAP S/4HANA QM, the item of a quality notification (transaction QM01) can reference specific objects:

Material (A): Materials are a standard object category, linking the notification to a specific material number (e.g., in the "Reference Object" section).

Batch (C): Batches (LO-BM) can be assigned to track batch-specific issues, a common QM feature.

Serial Number (E): Serial numbers (e.g., for equipment or materials) are supported to pinpoint individual units, especially in industries like electronics.

Delivery Item (B): Delivery items are referenced in SD notifications but not directly assigned as objects in the item structure in standard QM.

Purchase Order Item (D): POs are reference documents, not directly assignable objects in the notification item.

Thus, "Material," "Batch," and "Serial number" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Reference Objects in Quality Notifications"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Notification Items".

Dynamic modification in SAP S/4HANA QM allows the system to adjust inspection scopes (e.g., skip lots, reduced inspection) based on quality performance. These criteria are defined in the inspection plan (transaction QP01) or Quality Level settings and determine when modification occurs:

Material and Supplier (A): This is a standard dynamic modification criterion (e.g., for inspection type 01 - Goods Receipt). It tracks quality history for a material-supplier combination, commonly used in procurement scenarios (SPRO > Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Dynamic Modification).

Material and Customer (D): Used in sales or production scenarios (e.g., inspection type 10 - Delivery), this criterion adjusts inspections based on material-customer quality history, ensuring customer-specific requirements are met.

Material (E): A standalone material criterion is valid across multiple inspection types (e.g., 03 - Production), allowing modification based solely on the material’s quality history, regardless of supplier or customer.

Material and Work Center (B): Work centers are linked to operations, not directly to dynamic modification criteria in standard SAP QM. This is not a predefined option.

Material and Equipment (C): Equipment is relevant for plant maintenance (PM), not a standard QM dynamic modification criterion for inspection plans.

Thus, "Material and supplier," "Material and customer," and "Material" are the correct answers, reflecting standard SAP functionality.References: SAP Help Portal - "Dynamic Modification in QM"; SAP S/4HANA QM Customizing Guide - "Dynamic Modification Rules".

For inspection type 01 (Goods Receipt) with a missing mandatory certificate (set in the quality info record, transaction QI01):

Recording of Inspection Results (B): The inspection lot is created (status CRTD), and you can record results (transaction QE51N) even without the certificate, as this step precedes the usage decision (UD).

Recording of Defects (D): Defects can be recorded (e.g., via QE51N or QF01) during inspection, regardless of certificate status, to document issues found.

Confirmation of Certificate Receipt After Usage Decision (A): Certificate receipt must be confirmed before UD if mandatory (controlled by the "Certificate Check" setting); this option is not possible post-UD.

Posting of the Usage Decision (C): UD (transaction QA11) is blocked if the certificate is mandatory and missing, as the system sets a status (e.g., CCRQ) until resolved.

Thus, "Recording of inspection results" and "Recording of defects" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Certificate Processing in Procurement"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Inspection Lot Processing".

Certificate profiles in SAP QM (transaction QC01) define the data included in outgoing quality certificates. The characteristic categories allowed are:

Master Inspection Characteristic (A): MICs (transaction QS21) are used in inspection plans and material specs, and their results can be included in certificate profiles to report quality data (e.g., measured values).

Class Characteristic (B): Class characteristics (from the Classification System, transaction CT04) are linked to batches or materials and can be included in certificate profiles to display classification data (e.g., batch properties).

Inspection Characteristic (C): This term refers to characteristics in an inspection lot/plan but is not a distinct category; it’s covered by MICs, so it’s not separately selectable.

Process Instruction Characteristic (D): Used in Process Industries (PI) for production, not applicable to QM certificate profiles in standard SAP.

Thus, "Master inspection characteristic" and "Class characteristic" are the correct answers.References: SAP Help Portal - "Quality Certificates - Certificate Profiles"; SAP S/4HANA QM User Guide - "Outgoing Certificates".