C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
Exhibit
{
"policy_id": "VAL-001",
"field": "Supplier_Tax_ID",
"check": "regex_match",
"pattern": "^[0-9]{9}$",
"action": "block_submission"
}Refer to the exhibit. A supplier attempts to submit a registration questionnaire but receives a validation error. What is the most likely cause based on the provided configuration?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often guess that validation errors stem from missing database connections or permission issues rather than specific regex pattern mismatches defined in policies.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
The tax ID contains non-numeric characters or is not exactly nine digits.
The exhibit illustrates a data validation policy implemented via JSON. The pattern defined requires a nine-digit numerical string for the 'Supplier_Tax_ID' field. If the supplier enters a value that does not match this specific regex pattern, the policy triggers a 'block_submission' action. This mechanism is vital for maintaining high-quality master data and ensuring that tax information is compliant with local regulations before the supplier is approved for business.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
The tax ID contains non-numeric characters or is not exactly nine digits.
Why this is correct
The regex pattern '^[0-9]{9}$' strictly enforces exactly nine digits at the beginning and end of the string. Any input containing letters, symbols, or an incorrect digit count will fail this validation. This prevents invalid tax information from being captured in the Ariba supplier profile, reducing downstream payment and compliance issues.
- ✗
The registration project template is currently set to 'Pending Approval'.
Why it's wrong here
The validation error is triggered by the field-level policy, not the project state. The project status governs the lifecycle flow, but the JSON-defined policy is specific to input validation. If the submission is blocked, it implies a data quality error rather than a workflow state transition issue.
- ✗
The supplier lacks the necessary permissions to edit the tax profile.
Why it's wrong here
Permission issues typically manifest as grayed-out fields or 'Access Denied' errors. Since the policy is specifically configured to block submissions upon a regex mismatch, the issue is data validation. The user likely has edit access, but the data entered simply does not meet the specified format criteria set by administrators.
- ✗
The Ariba Network connection has timed out during the submission request.
Why it's wrong here
Connection timeouts usually result in generic error messages or network connectivity alerts rather than specific field-level validation blocks. Because the exhibit shows a defined policy for the 'Supplier_Tax_ID' field, the system is actively evaluating the input content against the policy, confirming the logic is acting as intended.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official SAP exam blueprint
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