C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
A category manager wants to send a supplier a request to update their profile information, including new certifications and insurance details, and have the supplier complete it directly in SAP Ariba. Which capability should the manager use?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is selecting a registration questionnaire for an existing supplier, when registration is for new suppliers and a data update request is the correct mechanism for profile updates.
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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Supplier data update request
The supplier data update request is the SAP Ariba Supplier Management feature that lets a buying organization ask an existing supplier to update specific profile information. It provides a structured form to the supplier and applies approved changes to the supplier record, which is exactly what the category manager needs.
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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Supplier performance scorecard
Why it's wrong here
A performance scorecard is used to evaluate a supplier's performance against metrics. It does not request or collect updated certifications or insurance details. Scorecards provide analytics and feedback, but they are not a data collection mechanism for profile updates.
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Sourcing request
Why it's wrong here
A sourcing request initiates a competitive bidding event for goods or services. It is not used to collect updated profile information from a supplier. The supplier would receive an event invitation, not a data update form, so this does not meet the requirement.
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Supplier data update request
Why this is correct
A supplier data update request is designed to ask an existing supplier to review and update specific profile fields, such as certifications and insurance. It routes the request to the supplier, who completes it in SAP Ariba, and the changes are applied to the supplier record upon approval.
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Supplier registration questionnaire
Why it's wrong here
Supplier registration questionnaires are typically used during initial onboarding or public registration, not for periodic profile updates of existing suppliers. Using it for updates would create a new registration record rather than modify the existing supplier profile, which is not the intended workflow.
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