C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
A procurement manager needs to ensure that all new suppliers complete a specific diversity certification questionnaire before they can be invited to participate in sourcing events. Which mechanism should be configured to enforce this prerequisite?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often incorrectly suggest using a Qualification project for initial onboarding, overlooking that Registration is the mandatory first step and the correct place to enforce prerequisite questionnaires for all new suppliers.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Map the modular questionnaire as a mandatory task in the Registration project template.
The Supplier Request and Registration process is the primary control point for enforcing prerequisites in Ariba Supplier Management. By mapping a specific modular questionnaire as a requirement within the registration project template, the system forces the supplier to provide mandatory certification data before the registration status can transition to 'Registered'. This ensures data completeness and compliance before any procurement activity begins in the downstream sourcing modules.
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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Configure a custom event rule in the Sourcing project template.
Why it's wrong here
Sourcing project rules manage bidding behavior and event-level visibility, not the registration status of the supplier. Using these rules would not prevent the supplier from being invited; it would only restrict what they see within the event once they have already been registered and invited.
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Enable the 'Prevent Sourcing Participation' flag in the Supplier Profile.
Why it's wrong here
The supplier profile flag is a manual administrative setting used for blocking suppliers. It lacks the dynamic workflow capabilities required to automatically trigger or enforce the completion of a specific modular questionnaire based on registration status, making it unsuitable for automated process orchestration.
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Map the modular questionnaire as a mandatory task in the Registration project template.
Why this is correct
Mapping a modular questionnaire as a mandatory task in the registration template ensures that the supplier cannot complete their initial registration without providing the required diversity information. This satisfies the business requirement by gating the registration process, effectively preventing unauthorized sourcing activities until the criteria are met.
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Set up an external API integration to validate supplier diversity statuses.
Why it's wrong here
While APIs can validate data, they do not natively enforce the completion of Ariba-internal modular questionnaires. Relying solely on external integrations introduces unnecessary complexity and fails to utilize the native workflow capabilities inherent in the SAP Ariba Supplier Management registration project templates for task enforcement.
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