Knowledge quiz

It’s time to put what you’ve learned to the test, get 3 questions right to pass this unit.

In procurement, which of the following best describes the difference between planned and unplanned services?

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Planned services allow suppliers to add catalog or non-catalog items to their service entry sheets, while unplanned services do not.

Unplanned services have a defined scope and include all items under child lines at the start of the procurement project, while planned services are more flexible, allowing suppliers to add child lines during the procurement process.

Both planned and unplanned services require suppliers to include all details in the initial purchase order, with no flexibility to add services or materials later.

What is the definition of a limit item?

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A category type of account item

An item that sets a pre-determined financial limit for certain procurement services

An item that sets a limit for the calendar date to perform the service

An item that has a limit quantity associated

In the context of SAP Ariba services procurement, which statement correctly describes the role and functionality of service sheets?

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Service sheets are used to manage physical inventory and storage locations for service items.

Service sheets are used by suppliers to describe a service they have provided.

Service sheets replace purchase orders and are only used for material items, with no involvement in service procurement.

Service sheets are primarily used to track delivery schedules and shipment details for physical products.

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between SAP Ariba and SAP S/4HANA in the context of service procurement?

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SAP Ariba is primarily focused on providing end-to-end visibility and control over service procurement, contract management, and invoicing, while SAP S/4HANA is a specialized platform for supplier management and sourcing.

SAP Ariba is a comprehensive ERP system that integrates procurement with other business functions such as finance and project management, while SAP S/4HANA is a cloud-based procurement platform designed for sourcing and supplier collaboration.

SAP Ariba specializes in supplier management, sourcing, and contract management for service procurement, while SAP S/4HANA provides broader integration of procurement with other business functions such as finance and inventory management.

SAP Ariba is designed for real-time analytics and insights to support agile decision-making in procurement, while SAP S/4HANA focuses exclusively on supplier management and collaboration.