C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
A supply chain risk manager is configuring supplier risk monitoring in SAP Ariba Supplier Management. They want to define a risk exposure threshold that, when exceeded, automatically creates a task for the risk manager to investigate. Which configuration element should the risk manager set up to achieve this?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is assuming that any automated notification can create a risk investigation task, when only a risk alert with a task action is designed for that purpose.
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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Risk alert with a threshold and a task action
To automatically create a task when a risk threshold is exceeded, the risk manager must configure a risk alert with a threshold and a task action. This is the standard mechanism in SAP Ariba Supplier Management for proactive risk response. The other options pertain to qualification, sourcing, and contracts, which do not provide risk threshold monitoring.
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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Contract term with a renewal notification
Why it's wrong here
A contract term with a renewal notification is used to alert about upcoming contract expirations. It does not track supplier risk scores or generate investigative tasks. This option is specific to contract management and does not address risk threshold monitoring.
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Sourcing project with a milestone reminder
Why it's wrong here
A sourcing project milestone reminder is used to notify team members of upcoming deadlines in a sourcing event. It does not monitor supplier risk or create tasks based on risk thresholds. This option applies to project management, not risk monitoring.
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Risk alert with a threshold and a task action
Why this is correct
In SAP Ariba Supplier Management, a risk alert can be configured with a threshold that triggers when a supplier's risk score crosses it. The alert can be set to create a task for a designated user, such as the risk manager. This directly fulfills the requirement for automatic task creation upon threshold breach.
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Supplier qualification template with a scoring rule
Why it's wrong here
A supplier qualification template with a scoring rule is used to evaluate supplier responses during qualification. It does not monitor external risk scores or create tasks based on risk thresholds. This option is unrelated to risk alerting and task automation.
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