C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
Which THREE items are standard components of the Supplier Registration project configuration in SAP Ariba?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Internal questionnaires to capture company-specific data.
A registration project is a complex container that gathers critical data. It includes internal questionnaires for internal stakeholders, external questionnaires for the supplier to complete, and approval flows to validate the submitted information. These components together ensure that the supplier provides all necessary documentation (e.g., tax IDs, certifications) and that internal departments approve the onboarding, thereby minimizing organizational risk and ensuring compliance with financial and operational standards.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Internal questionnaires to capture company-specific data.
Why this is correct
Internal questionnaires are essential for capturing data that the supplier does not provide but is required for internal systems, such as internal vendor codes or risk assessment scores. This helps procurement teams maintain internal alignment and ensures all necessary metadata is captured during the initial supplier registration.
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A direct connection to the supplier's ERP system for real-time data sync.
Why it's wrong here
Registration projects communicate with the SAP Ariba database, not directly to the vendor's internal ERP. While data may sync to the buying organization's ERP via integration, the registration process itself is a web-based form interface that does not establish a direct connection to a supplier's internal infrastructure.
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External questionnaires for supplier-provided data.
Why this is correct
External questionnaires are the primary method for gathering information directly from the vendor, such as contact details, banking information, and certifications. This data is critical for legal and financial onboarding, ensuring the supplier meets the prerequisites for conducting business and facilitating future automated invoice payments.
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Approval tasks for internal review and validation.
Why this is correct
Approval tasks ensure that the data provided by the supplier is verified by authorized personnel. This stage-gate process is critical for maintaining data accuracy, preventing fraudulent entries, and ensuring that all departmental compliance requirements are met before the vendor is fully approved to conduct business.
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Automated RFP creation tasks.
Why it's wrong here
Registration projects are focused solely on the onboarding and vetting of a supplier, not the execution of business transactions. Creating RFPs is a function of the Sourcing module; mixing these would violate the modular design and complicate the clear separation of duties between onboarding and procurement.
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