C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
A procurement specialist is creating a new supplier registration project in SAP Ariba. They want to ensure that suppliers are automatically screened against a predefined set of compliance criteria (e.g., anti-corruption, labor practices) during registration. Which feature should they configure?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse supplier registration with supplier qualification; compliance screening during registration is done via the registration template, not a qualification project.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Supplier registration template with integrated compliance questions
The supplier registration template is the correct place to configure compliance screening because it is directly used during the registration process. By adding compliance questions to the template, the system automatically presents them to suppliers, and their responses can be evaluated against predefined criteria. This ensures that all new suppliers undergo the necessary screening without manual intervention. Other options are either separate processes or monitoring tools that do not provide automatic screening during registration.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Supplier risk exposure dashboard
Why it's wrong here
The Supplier Risk Exposure dashboard provides analytics on supplier risk but does not actively screen suppliers during registration. It is a monitoring tool, not a data collection or screening mechanism. It would not automatically evaluate suppliers against compliance criteria at the time of registration.
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Supplier registration template with integrated compliance questions
Why this is correct
The supplier registration template can include compliance questions that are presented to suppliers during registration. By incorporating these questions into the template, the system automatically screens suppliers against the predefined criteria. This is the standard method to enforce compliance screening at the point of registration, ensuring all new suppliers are evaluated consistently.
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Sourcing project with compliance requirements
Why it's wrong here
Sourcing projects are used for bidding and negotiation, not for supplier registration. Compliance requirements in a sourcing project are specific to that event and do not automatically screen suppliers during registration. This option is unrelated to the registration process and would not fulfill the requirement.
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Supplier qualification project with critical questions
Why it's wrong here
Supplier qualification projects are separate from registration and are typically used for deeper assessments after initial registration. While they can include critical questions, they do not automatically screen during registration. Using this would require an additional step after registration, which does not meet the requirement for automatic screening during registration.
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