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Sunday, August 3, 2025

Q&A in Class (2025-08-08) TS410

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Question: Review of TS410 topics understanding.


Answer: Below Blog Post links are a set of 80 Questions to test your understanding of TS410. It is advisable to first attempt the Unit Quizes before reviewing the suggested answers at the Bottom of the list; do note that the instructor has tried the best effort to attempt the Questions formation and Suggested answers as accurate as possible based on the current TS410_26 course materials. (any discrepancies found will be corrected ASAP).
Click the following to test your understanding of each Unit:
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-01-s4hana-overview-quiz.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-02-s4hana-sap-fiori-quiz.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-03-s4hana-system-wide-concepts.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-04-s4hana-2023-record-to-report.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-05-s4hana-2023-recruit-to-retire.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-06-s4hana-2023-source-to-pay.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-07-s4hana-2023-warehouse-and.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-08-s4hana-2023-design-to.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-09-s4hana-2023-lead-to-cash.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-10-s4hana-2023-sap-project.html
https://froggysap.blogspot.com/2025/08/ts410-11-s4hana-2023-sap-enterprise.html

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Question: When using CS01 to create Material BOM, the "Item ID" is an internal number and always automatically generated from "00000001" and +1 for every BOM Material in the BOM; However, the Migration Cockpit however require the "Item ID" to be entered manually; why and can it be automated?

Answer: In a SAP Bill of Materials (BOM), the item ID is a unique identifier that serves to identify a specific component or item within the bill of materials. This identifier allows for clear and unambiguous identification and referencing of each component. All material in the same BOM will have a different number and always sequentially from the first item in the BOM started always as "00000001" and continue to plus +1 for every item in the BOM. 

SAP's Migration Cockpit for Material BOM data conversion requires the "Item ID" to be an external number rather than internal number (when using CS01 or CS02). There is a documentation that states that SAP will update the field to be Internal number (same as CS01 or CS02), BUT it this is not available yet then I can suggest the following: 

As the template is an Excel Spreadsheet, write a simple Macro that automatically generate "A0000001" and +1 for each subsequent item Material in the same BOM with the logic of "Material + BOM Usage + BOM Alternative. ONE simple way is to start with a numeric number of "0000001" then concatenate a Prefix of A to it to become "A0000001", then the Macro will add 1 to "0000002" plus add a Prefix A to it again; then the Macro continue with the rest of the BOM. 

Note: the format for Leading zero in Excel should be the following (I think):
Use "0"# format when you want to display one leading zero result as 01
Use "000"# format when you want to display 3 leading zero result as 0001

Rule: Each BOM item within a specific alternative BOM + BOM usage must have a unique Item ID. If the same ID is assigned to multiple items in a single BOM group, it will cause an error. Total field length is 8 with Prefix as Alphanumeric like "A" with 7 number behind it. 

Another possible idea for the Macro Construction to automate the population of the "Item ID" is to create the cell contents of "A0000001", "A0000002", etc in an array and then use MACRO + VLOOKUP to fill up the "Item ID" fields. 

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Question: Does SAP have an advanced scheduling tool that can monitor the technician assignments and non-working time gaps of the technicians to the Maintenance Order ?


Answer: For Resource Scheduling as at S/4HANA 2023, there are 2 options:
  • SAP "Resource Scheduling" - SAP PM Resource Scheduling is a functionality only available within SAP S/4HANA Asset Management that helps optimize the allocation of maintenance resources (personnel, equipment, tools) to maintenance tasks. It provides tools for planning, scheduling, and dispatching maintenance orders and operations, considering factors like work center capacity, skills, and availability.
  • SAP Multiresource Scheduling (MRS) -  is an add-on module that was introduced for ECC and now in S/4HANA, MRS enhances plant maintenance (PM) by providing a comprehensive solution for resource management and scheduling.
SAP Multiresource Scheduling (MRS) It allows for the efficient planning, assignment, and tracking of resources (personnel, equipment, etc.) needed for maintenance tasks. SAP's Multi Resource Scheduling (MRS) solution is a tool for managing resources in service, plant maintenance, and project businesses. It helps optimize resource assignments, improve resource utilization, and increase transparency across organizational units.
SAP MRS (Multi Resource Scheduling) allows you to identify technician gaps. MRS is a tool within SAP designed for resource management and scheduling, particularly for work orders. It enables visualization of scheduling statuses, assignment of tasks to technicians (resources), and optimization of schedules. By integrating with modules like PM (Plant Maintenance), PS (Project System), and HR, MRS can track technician skills, availability, and work centers, highlighting potential gaps in coverage. 

Some of the Benefits of the Add-on MRS solution are:
• Improved Resource Utilization: SAP MRS helps optimize resource allocation by considering factors like skills, availability, and location, minimizing idle time and maximizing productivity. 
• Real-time Visibility and Control: The system provides a centralized platform with real-time updates on resource availability and workload, allowing for proactive management and quick adjustments to changing needs. 
• Integration with Other SAP Modules: SAP MRS seamlessly integrates with other SAP modules like Plant Maintenance (PM), Project System (PS), and Customer Service (CS), ensuring a cohesive and integrated system. 
• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: By automating and optimizing resource allocation, SAP MRS reduces manual planning efforts and minimizes errors, leading to faster task completion and reduced costs. 

Official SAP resources: 

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Question: What is "Challan"?


Answer: "Challan" is specifically for the MM subcontracting procurement/purchasing processing documentation for business in INDIA, The INDIA "Challan" is required for subcontracting under the GST (Goods and Services Tax) law because it serves as a tracking mechanism for the movement of goods and ensures that taxes are properly accounted for when materials are sent to and returned from a subcontractor. The challan helps in monitoring the return of materials within 180 days, which is a key aspect of subcontracting under GST for INDIAN LAW. 
  • The word "Challan" generally refers to an official document, often a form, that is issued to record and collect a fine or penalty for a violation of rules or regulations, particularly traffic violations.
  • It also refers to "Challan Subcontracting" or "Subcontracting Challan" as it is the requirement by INDIAN regulation for tracking subcontracting processing of an organization. 
  • The "Challan" is also widely known as the 57F4 challan, after the law under which it was defined up until the 2000 budget. This law has now been superceded by a new one, 57AC.
  • The "Challan" is a document that the company use to issue and track subcontracting work. It allows the company to make sure that all the materials they have sent to the subcontractor for processing are returned. This "Challan" according to indian law if a company send the material to the subcontractor that has received that material within 180 day or if time exceded the 180 days, then the company has to pay the excise duty to the government. 
  • The Process in detail steps:
    • A company is required to create "Challans" from Transfer Prders to accompany any materials that they send to subcontractors under rule 57AC. In this respect, they are an extended form of delivery note, with additional information about the excise duty on each material that you have supplied. Materials that are not liable to excise duty do not have to be included in the "Challan".
    • As the Subcontractors return the finished goods to the company, it is required to document the record of the returns in the "Challan", to make sure that all are returned within the allotted time limit.
    • If the finished goods returned to the company by the subcontractor are of substandard quality, then it is also a required to also create a subcontracting challan from the returns order.
Official SAP reference on "Subcontracting Challan" for INDIA: 

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Question: Can Purchase Order created before the Internal Order is Released?


Answer: Yes, it is possible to assign a Purchase Order despite the Internal Order is now in "CRTD" (Created) Status. The above screen shot is an IO freshly created with "CRTD" status AND immediately a PO created with Account Assignment Category "F" with the IO# assigned and the PO SAVED.
Internal orders in SAP can have various statuses, including "Created (CRTD)" "Released (REL)" "Technically Completed (TECO)," and "Closed". The "Created" status signifies that the IO has been created in the system but may not yet be authorized for cost collection or other relevant activities. This simply means that a Purchase Order can be assigned to the IO which is still at "Created (CRTD)" as there are NO ACTUAL costs posted when a PO is created and therefore the "Released (REL" status is not necessary for PO creation. 

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Question: Project with Network with Cost Posted and already TECOed, the Settlement Rule was also generated for all WBS in the Project BUT Settlement process posted without any Posting, Why?


Answer: A project might be unable to settle with a network due to incorrect settlement rules, missing configurations, or issues with the network type itself. To resolve this, you need to ensure the settlement rule is correctly defined, the network type settings are appropriate, and relevant configurations like allocation structures are properly maintained. 
Here's a breakdown of common causes and solutions:
1. Incorrect or Missing Settlement Rules:
Problem: The settlement rule on the network or its activities might be missing, incorrect, or not pointing to the correct receiver (e.g., a WBS element).
Solution: Verify the settlement rule on the network header and individual activities. 
Ensure the settlement rule is pointing to the correct receiver (e.g., a WBS element).
Check if the settlement rule is generated automatically and if the generation strategy is correctly configured in the network type settings. 
If using a settlement profile, verify the allocation structure assigned to it and ensure it's compatible with your requirements. 
For automatic generation, the settlement profile should be set to require the WBS receiver and other receivers should be set to "Not Allowed".
2. Network Type Issues:
Problem: The network type might be incorrectly configured, preventing proper settlement. For example, it might be an activity-assigned type when you need a header-assigned type, or vice versa.
Solution: Check the network type configuration in SPRO (SPRO -> Project System -> Structures -> Operative Structures -> Network -> Define Network Types).
Verify if the "Account Assignment" setting is correct for your scenario.
If you're using a header-assigned network type, ensure all activities are assigned to the same WBS element.
3. Allocation Structure Problems:
Problem: The allocation structure assigned to the settlement profile might be incomplete or not include the relevant cost elements.
Solution: Check the allocation structure assigned to your settlement profile (transaction OKO7).
Ensure that all relevant cost elements are included in the allocation structure and that the structure is complete for your needs.
Verify that the allocation structure is compatible with the settlement receiver (e.g., WBS element). 
4. Other Potential Issues:
Problem: Check for other potential problems like missing or incorrect budget, incorrect posting periods, or issues with the status of the network or WBS element. 
Solution: Review the budget for the WBS element and ensure it's sufficient for settlement.
Verify the posting periods and ensure they are open for settlement.
Check the status of the network and WBS element (e.g., TECO for Technically Complete). 
Consider the settlement type used in the rule (PER, FUL, etc.) and its implications. 
5. Lack of Support for Certain Settlements:
Problem: The system might not directly support settling planned costs from a network to a WBS element. 
Solution: If you need to distribute planned costs from a network to multiple WBS elements, you might need to use a distribution key. 
Consider using a different approach, such as settling costs from the network to a cost center and then to the WBS element. 
If you need to capitalize costs on a WBS element, you might need to use the RA method 13 to capitalize incremental costs as WIP. 
By systematically checking these areas, you can identify the root cause of the settlement issue and implement the appropriate solution. 
Click here for Blog Posts to illustration how the issue is resolved

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Question: How to synchronize Material+Serial = Equipment = Asset numbers?


Answer: In SAP, synchronizing equipment with material serial numbers and assets involves linking a unique serial number (often tied to a material) to a piece of equipment, and then potentially associating that equipment with a corresponding asset record. This allows for tracking and managing individual pieces of equipment throughout their lifecycle, from procurement to maintenance and eventual retirement. 
Setup and Processing information: 
1. Serial Number Profile: 
• A serial number profile is assigned to a material in the material master. This profile determines how serial numbers are handled for that material. 
• The serial number profile can be configured to synchronize serial numbers with equipment numbers. 
• This synchronization can be set up to occur automatically upon goods receipt or other inventory transactions. 
2. Synchronization of Serial Number and Equipment:
• When a material with a synchronized serial number profile is received, the system can automatically create an equipment master record for that specific serial number.
• The equipment number and serial number are linked, allowing you to track the physical piece of equipment and its associated material.
3. Asset Management:
• Equipment records can be linked to asset records, allowing for the management of fixed assets. 
• This synchronization can be configured so that when an equipment record is created or changed, the corresponding asset record is automatically updated. 
• Conversely, you can also configure the system to create an asset record automatically when an equipment record is created. 
4. Benefits of Synchronization:
• Improved Tracking: You can track the exact location, maintenance history, and other relevant information for each piece of serialized equipment. 
• Enhanced Asset Management: Synchronizing equipment and asset records ensures that asset information is accurate and up-to-date. 
• Reduced Data Entry: Automatic creation and updates of asset and equipment records minimize manual data entry, reducing errors and improving efficiency. 
• Better Decision Making: With accurate and readily available information, you can make better decisions about maintenance, repairs, and replacements. 
4. Things to Consider:
•  At Goods Receipt for Purchase Order with Serial + Equipment, while the serial number and equipment master are created, it's important to note that Assetization (creating the asset master record) is a separate process and not directly tied to the goods receipt. You may need to perform an asset acquisition posting to create the asset. 
•  At testing S/4HANA 2023, Goods Receipt of the Purchase Order can only result in Automatic creation of Material+Serial PLUS Equipment and synchronized as well. However, the Asset is not automatically generated as the "Object Type" field is not yet defaulted to the Equipment generation step at GR. 
•  At least as at S/4HANA 2023, if at GR is with the desire to FULLY AUTOMATE creation of Material+Serial + Equipment + Asset, then some "Modification" have to be done at point of GR to populate a desirable "Object Type" so that the system can use the combination of the "Object Type" + "Equipment Category" to find the Mapping to the Asset class and the synchronization direction configuraation to be able to perform this 3-in-1 step. 
Click below to Blog Posts illustrating step by step:

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