C_ARSUM Ariba Supplier Management Practice Question
Which TWO actions occur automatically when a supplier is 'Qualified' in SAP Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse the 'Qualified' status actions with 'Registration' or 'Preferred' actions, mistakenly assuming that procurement ordering is already enabled during earlier phases of the supplier lifecycle.
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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The supplier record is synched to the SAP Ariba Procurement solution.
Upon reaching the 'Qualified' status, the system triggers downstream integration and data visibility updates. First, the supplier record is synchronized to the Ariba Procurement system to allow for transactional activities like purchase orders. Second, the qualification status is updated in the supplier profile, ensuring that internal stakeholders can identify that the supplier has met all business-specific requirements. This automation reduces manual intervention and ensures procurement teams only engage with fully vetted, authorized suppliers.
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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The supplier is automatically invited to participate in a Sourcing event.
Why it's wrong here
Qualification does not automatically trigger a sourcing event invitation. Suppliers must still be manually invited to specific RFX projects by sourcing managers. This separation of duties ensures that procurement professionals maintain control over which qualified suppliers are invited to participate in specific competitive bidding processes.
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The supplier record is synched to the SAP Ariba Procurement solution.
Why this is correct
Once a supplier successfully completes the qualification process, the system automatically pushes the supplier master data to the integrated procurement solution. This synchronization is critical because it enables the supplier to be selected in requisition and purchase order workflows, effectively opening the door for transactional procurement activities.
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The supplier is automatically blocked from further registration updates.
Why it's wrong here
Qualification does not prevent a supplier from updating their profile. Suppliers are still encouraged to provide current information, and they can submit profile updates or new certification documents at any time. Blocking updates would be counterproductive to the goal of maintaining accurate, up-to-date supplier master data.
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The qualification status is updated in the Supplier 360 profile.
Why this is correct
The Supplier 360 view acts as the central dashboard for all supplier-related information. Updating the status to 'Qualified' provides immediate visibility to all authorized users across the organization, informing them that the supplier has successfully cleared the prerequisite vetting and is now approved for business engagement activities.
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The supplier is automatically assigned a performance scorecard.
Why it's wrong here
Performance scorecards are not automatically assigned at the qualification stage. Scorecards are created via SPM project templates once a relationship has matured or specific metrics need to be tracked. Assigning them at the qualification phase would be premature as no transaction history exists to calculate meaningful performance data.
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