C_CPE_2409

The SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition implementation with SAP Activate exam (C_CPE_2409) focuses on the implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition using the SAP Activate methodology. The main points covered include:

• SAP Activate Methodology: A deep understanding of the phases (Prepare, Explore, Realize, Deploy, Run) and the key activities within each phase is crucial. This includes understanding the project management aspects, roles and responsibilities, and the overall implementation process.

• Project Preparation: This involves defining the project scope, identifying stakeholders, and setting up the project team and governance. Understanding the prerequisites and initial configuration steps is vital.

• Solution Design: This section covers designing the solution based on business requirements. It includes aspects like defining the organizational structure, configuring master data, and designing the business processes within S/4HANA Cloud.

• Realization: This is the core of the implementation, focusing on configuring and customizing the system. Key areas include:

  • Financials: Understanding the setup of chart of accounts, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial closing processes.
  • Procurement: Understanding the procurement lifecycle, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
  • Sales: Understanding the sales order process, including order management, delivery, and billing.
  • Production Planning: Understanding the basics of production planning and material management within S/4HANA Cloud.
  • Master Data Management: Managing materials, customers, vendors and other key master data.
  • Data Migration: Understanding the different data migration approaches and tools.

• Testing and Go-Live: This includes understanding the testing procedures, change management, and the go-live process.

• Go-Live and Support: Understanding post-implementation support and ongoing maintenance.

• Key Configuration Aspects: Expect questions on specific configuration settings and transactions within the S/4HANA Cloud environment. This usually won't be deep-dive coding, but rather functional configurations.

• Integration: Understanding how S/4HANA Cloud integrates with other systems (if applicable in the exam scenario).

In short, the exam tests your understanding of the entire implementation lifecycle of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition, with a strong emphasis on the SAP Activate methodology and the configuration of core business processes. It focuses on the functional aspects rather than intricate technical details like ABAP programming. You need to understand how things work and why certain configurations are chosen, not necessarily how to code them.