C_ACT_2403 Questions and Answers

• D is correct because servers are the customer’s responsibility in both on-premise and private cloud scenarios. Servers are the hardware devices that host the SAP system and its components. The customer has to provide, maintain, and secure their own servers in both scenarios, as they have full control over their infrastructure. Verified References:
• : [SAP S/4HANA Cloud Editions]

• B is correct because Lift and Shift is one of the transition scenarios that are possible when adopting RISE with SAP. Lift and Shift is a scenario where the customer moves their existing SAP system to the cloud without changing the code or configuration. It is suitable for customers who want to reduce their infrastructure costs and complexity, and prepare for future innovation.
• C is correct because New Implementation is one of the transition scenarios that are possible when adopting RISE with SAP. New Implementation is a scenario where the customer sets up a new SAP S/4HANA system in the cloud with predefined configuration and data migration from their legacy system. It is suitable for customers who want to adopt the latest SAP innovations and best practices, and simplify their business processes.
• E is correct because System Conversion is one of the transition scenarios that are possible when adopting RISE with SAP. System Conversion is a scenario where the customer converts their existing SAP ERP system to SAP S/4HANA in the cloud, while preserving their data and customizations. It is suitable for customers who want to leverage the benefits of SAP S/4HANA, such as improved performance, user experience, and analytics, and retain their existing business processes. Verified References:
• : RISE with SAP – Business Transformation as a Service
• : RISE with SAP – Transition Scenarios

• A is correct because active participation is a key principle for designing effective workshops, as it ensures that all stakeholders are engaged and contribute to the workshop outcomes.
• B is correct because fit-to-standard is a workshop design guideline that aims to minimize customizations and leverage the standard SAP functionality as much as possible. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 123
• : SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, page 40

• B is correct because reviewing Best Practices process flow is one of the steps that are part of the fit-to-standard process. The Best Practices process flow is a diagram that shows the standard SAP functionality and configuration for a scope item. The project team reviews the Best Practices process flow with the customer to demonstrate how the solution supports their business processes, and to identify any gaps or extensions that need to be addressed.
• D is correct because enabling customers on standard business processes is one of the steps that are part of the fit-to-standard process. The project team enables customers on standard business processes by providing them with access to a starter system, where they can explore and test the predefined configuration and sample data for each scope item. The project team also provides customers with training materials and guidance on how to use the solution. Verified References:
• : [SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud], page 18
• : [SAP Activate – Explore Phase: Use Fit-to-Standard to Confirm Business Process Fit and Identify Gaps in Your SAP S/4HANA Cloud Implementation]

• C is correct because in Focused Build, you use a work item in sprints. A work item is a document that describes a configuration requirement or gap for a scope item. A work item is assigned to a sprint, which is a time-boxed iteration where the work item is implemented and tested by the Scrum team. Verified References:
• : Managing Work Items

• A is correct because Secure Company is one of the cornerstones of SAP’s security strategy. It means that SAP ensures that its own organization, employees, and processes comply with the highest security standards and regulations.
• C is correct because Secure Operations is one of the cornerstones of SAP’s security strategy. It means that SAP ensures that its cloud services are operated securely and reliably, with measures such as data protection, encryption, backup, monitoring, and incident response.
• E is correct because Secure Products is one of the cornerstones of SAP’s security strategy. It means that SAP ensures that its software products are developed securely and follow best practices such as secure coding, testing, and patching.

The team members reveal their cards simultaneously and discuss their estimates until they reach a consensus. This technique is based on the concept of story points, which are units of measure for expressing the overall effort required to fully implement a user story. Story points are assigned to user stories based on their complexity, risk, and uncertainty.

• A is correct because software upgrades performed by SAP are one of the characteristics that are unique to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition. SAP takes care of the upgrade process and ensures that the system is always up to date with the latest features and innovations.
• D is correct because optional 3-system landscape is one of the characteristics that are unique to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition. Customers can choose to have a 3-system landscape (development, quality, and production) or a 2-system landscape (quality and production) depending on their needs and preferences.
• E is correct because mandatory upgrades are one of the characteristics that are unique to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition. Customers have to accept the upgrades that are delivered by SAP on a quarterly basis and cannot opt out or postpone them.

• C is correct because SAP Central Business Configuration is the tool that you use to configure SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition. It provides a guided configuration process that helps you to activate your system, enter configuration data, and validate your settings. Verified References:
• : Central Business Configuration Overview

• Shell Conversion is preferred when a customer wants to keep most of their original processes and migrate to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition. It involves creating a shell system that contains the configuration and master data of the source system, and then migrating the transactional data to the target system. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 128

C is correct because expediting all deployment options for SAP products is the primary purpose of the SAP Activate methodology. The SAP Activate methodology is a framework that provides guidance and best practices for implementing SAP solutions in different scenarios, such as cloud, on-premise, or hybrid. The SAP Activate methodology aims to accelerate and simplify the deployment process by combining ready-to-run business processes, proven implementation practices, and guided configuration tools.

• C is correct because the Central Business Configuration System (CBC) is a tool that enables customers to activate their SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition systems by following guided steps and entering configuration data. Verified References:
• : Central Business Configuration Overview

• A is correct because the product owner is responsible for prioritizing the product backlog based on the business value and urgency of each user story3. Verified References:
• 3: SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 112

• A is correct because the functionality of end-to-end business processes is one of the things that you would include in a Scope of Integration test. The integration test is a test that verifies that the solution works as expected across different systems and interfaces, and supports the complete business scenarios that are relevant for the customer. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 120

• D is correct because Sandbox is the system that is recommended to demonstrate standard functionality in the Explore phase when doing a new implementation on premise or private cloud. The Sandbox system is a copy of the Development system that can be used for demonstration, exploration, and testing purposes. It allows the project team to show the customer the SAP Best Practices content and compare it with their business requirements. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 124

• D is correct because SAP Cloud Appliance Library is the platform from which you can deploy a trial system within a short timeframe. SAP Cloud Appliance Library is a service that allows you to access and provision preconfigured SAP solutions in the cloud, such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, or SAP Business Suite. You can choose from various cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and deploy a trial system in minutes. Verified References:
• : SAP Cloud Appliance Library

• A is correct because in the Realize phase, you adjust custom code when transitioning to SAP S/4HANA. Custom code is the code that was developed by the customer or a partner to extend or modify the standard SAP functionality. Custom code needs to be adjusted to ensure compatibility and performance with SAP S/4HANA, as well as compliance with the simplification items and coding guidelines. Verified References:
• : [SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA On Premise], page 22

• D is correct because the backlog template is an accelerator that can help you document the configuration definition in the Explore phase. The backlog template is a document that contains the user stories that describe the configuration requirements and gaps for each scope item. It also includes the acceptance criteria, priority, effort estimation, and dependencies for each user story. Verified References:
• : SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 123

• A is correct because Production is one of the systems that are part of the private cloud edition landscape. The Production system is the system where the solution is deployed and operated for the end users. It contains the live data and processes of the customer’s business.
• B is correct because Sandbox is one of the systems that are part of the private cloud edition landscape. The Sandbox system is an optional system that can be used for testing, prototyping, or training purposes. It is a copy of the Production system that can be refreshed on demand.