C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
Exhibit
Error: [SLP-992] Internal Request Project failed. Reason: Mandatory field 'Commodity_Code' is missing in the template configuration.
Refer to the exhibit. A procurement administrator is unable to launch a new internal request for a supplier. What is the most effective way to resolve this error?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates suggest manual data entry or user training, failing to realize that template-level configuration errors require an administrative update to the project template itself to resolve the root cause.
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
✓
Update the template in the Template Editor.
The error message identifies a specific configuration gap: a mandatory field ('Commodity_Code') is missing from the underlying template. To resolve this, the administrator must modify the associated project template in the Template Editor to include the missing field. This ensures that all required data points are captured during the initiation phase, preventing similar errors in future requests and maintaining the integrity of the supplier lifecycle management data capture process.
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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Restart the Ariba web server.
Why it's wrong here
Restarting the web server will not resolve a configuration error within the template. This error specifically points to a missing mandatory field definition, which is a structural issue within the project template. System-level actions like restarting servers are irrelevant to template configuration failures and will not address the root cause.
- ✓
Update the template in the Template Editor.
Why this is correct
The error indicates that the project template is missing a field defined as mandatory. By opening the project template in the Template Editor, the administrator can add the 'Commodity_Code' field to the relevant form, thereby resolving the dependency and allowing the request to proceed as intended.
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Re-assign the supplier to a new commodity manager.
Why it's wrong here
Assigning a new manager does not address the fundamental structural problem: the template lacks a required field. Regardless of who manages the project, the system will continue to fail until the template configuration is corrected to include the 'Commodity_Code' field as mandated by the business logic.
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Clear the browser cache for all users.
Why it's wrong here
Browser cache issues affect the client-side rendering of the application but do not cause server-side validation errors related to template definitions. This error is a configuration issue that persists across all users regardless of their browser state, so clearing the cache will have no impact on the outcome.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official SAP exam blueprint
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