C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
Which of the following actions should be taken if a supplier's registration data is found to be inaccurate during a periodic audit?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often suggest manually editing the profile within the internal Ariba system, failing to realize that the correct procedure is to request the supplier to update their own data via the Network.
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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Initiate a profile update request to the supplier.
When registration data is inaccurate, the organization should trigger an 'Update' request to the supplier. This directs the supplier to the Ariba Network to correct the specific fields involved. Once the supplier submits the corrections, the internal team reviews the data against the established compliance policies. This process ensures that the supplier takes ownership of their information while maintaining auditability and control over the data quality.
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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Delete the supplier and ask them to re-register from scratch.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting a supplier destroys the historical record and breaks links to current and past sourcing projects. This is highly disruptive and unnecessary, as the system provides built-in tools for updating existing information without requiring the supplier to re-initiate the entire registration process.
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Manually update the information on behalf of the supplier.
Why it's wrong here
Manually updating supplier data is a bad practice as it transfers liability for data accuracy to the buyer. It also violates the principle of supplier self-service, as the supplier must verify and confirm their own data to ensure it remains accurate and legally binding.
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Initiate a profile update request to the supplier.
Why this is correct
Initiating a profile update request leverages the self-service capability of the system. It puts the burden of correction on the vendor, who knows the true data, and creates an audit trail for the change, which is essential for compliance and maintaining accurate master data.
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Block the supplier immediately to prevent further business.
Why it's wrong here
Immediate blocking is an overreaction for minor data inaccuracies. It disrupts the supply chain without providing the supplier an opportunity to correct the data. A measured, compliant approach involves requesting an update first, reserving the 'Block' status for serious, persistent, or critical compliance failures.
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