C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
A category manager wants to invite a new supplier to register in SAP Ariba Supplier Management and ensure the supplier completes a specific set of questions and uploads required documents before any buyer reviews the data. Which artifact should the category manager select when creating the invitation?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming any supplier-facing template will do, when only the registration template governs the onboarding questions and documents a new supplier must submit.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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A supplier registration template
The supplier registration template is the SAP Ariba Supplier Management artifact that defines exactly what a supplier must provide during registration, including questions and required documents. Selecting it on the invitation guarantees the supplier completes that content before the registration enters the buyer's review queue.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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A performance scorecard template
Why it's wrong here
Performance scorecard templates define KPIs and weighting used to evaluate an existing supplier's performance over time. They are not used to invite a new supplier to register or to require onboarding questions and documents, so they cannot enforce the pre-review data collection described in the scenario.
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A sourcing event template
Why it's wrong here
Sourcing event templates configure RFPs, RFQs, and auctions for collecting bids and pricing. They do not collect registration data or required onboarding documents, so using one would not ensure the supplier completes the specified questions and uploads. The supplier would be invited to bid rather than to register.
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A supplier registration template
Why this is correct
Supplier registration templates define the questions, sections, and document requirements a supplier must complete during registration. Selecting the appropriate template when creating the invitation ensures the supplier answers the required questions and uploads the specified documents before the registration is submitted for buyer review, which is exactly the control the category manager needs.
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A contract workspace template
Why it's wrong here
Contract workspace templates structure the negotiation and storage of legal agreements. They operate after a supplier relationship exists and are focused on contract terms, not on collecting registration questions or onboarding documents. Choosing one would not fulfill the requirement to gather registration data before buyer review.
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