C_TS470_2412

The SAP C_TS470_2412 exam, covering SAP S/4HANA Cloud, supply chain management implementation, focuses on the following main points:

I. Core Concepts & Processes:

• Understanding SAP S/4HANA Cloud: This includes the overall architecture, functionalities, and key differences compared to on-premise SAP systems. You need to grasp its cloud-based nature and implications.
• Supply Chain Management (SCM) Fundamentals: A strong understanding of core SCM processes like procurement, production planning, inventory management, and sales & distribution is crucial. This isn't just theoretical knowledge; you need to understand how these processes function within the S/4HANA Cloud environment.
• Master Data Management: Managing and understanding the importance of master data (materials, vendors, customers) within the S/4HANA Cloud system. This includes data governance and maintaining data integrity.
• Integration Aspects: Understanding how different modules within S/4HANA Cloud (like Finance, Manufacturing, and Sales) integrate with each other, particularly within the context of SCM.

II. Implementation & Configuration:

• Project Management Methodology: Familiarity with project management principles and their application in implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud for SCM.
• Configuration Activities: Practical knowledge of configuring various SCM processes within the S/4HANA Cloud system. This is a major portion of the exam.
• Customization and Extensions: Understanding how to customize and extend standard S/4HANA Cloud functionalities to meet specific business needs (within reasonable limits—deep custom development is generally not the approach).
• Testing and Go-Live: Knowledge of testing methodologies and the overall go-live process for an SCM implementation.

III. Specific Functional Areas:

While the exam covers the whole SCM spectrum, you'll need a strong grasp of these key areas:

• Procurement: Managing purchase orders, goods receipts, invoice verification, and supplier management within S/4HANA Cloud.
• Inventory Management: Managing inventory levels, stock movements, and warehouse processes.
• Production Planning: Understanding and configuring production planning processes, including demand planning and materials requirements planning (MRP). This might also touch on basic manufacturing execution.
• Sales & Distribution: Managing sales orders, deliveries, and invoicing within S/4HANA Cloud.

IV. Reporting & Analytics:

• Basic Reporting: Understanding how to generate reports and analyze data within the S/4HANA Cloud system using standard reporting tools (likely not advanced custom reporting).

In short: The exam tests your ability to understand, configure, and implement the supply chain management functionalities within SAP S/4HANA Cloud, emphasizing practical, hands-on knowledge rather than deep theoretical understanding. It evaluates your ability to solve common implementation challenges. Remember to focus on the cloud aspects of S/4HANA as compared to its on-premise counterpart.