C_THR86_2505 Questions and Answers

To control visibility of the current cycle's compensation statements while allowing access to past statements, use specific settings on the current year’s statements:

Option C: "Under the permissions of the current statement(s), change the setting to Generated statements are not viewable."

By changing the settings of the current year’s statement to "Generated statements are not viewable," you can control access to the current cycle’s statements without impacting previous years. This option is effective for validation purposes as it restricts visibility for current statements while keeping historical statements accessible.

The Suppress Statement function in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation is used to selectively prevent statement generation for specific employee groups based on predefined criteria.

Option A: "Employees who have an RSU grant get a statement, but those without an RSU grant do NOT get a statement."

This scenario is a suitable use of the Suppress Statement function. Only employees who receive RSU (Restricted Stock Units) grants will have a statement generated, while those without RSUs will not. This selective suppression prevents irrelevant statements from being issued.

Field-based permissions allow specific control over who can view or edit fields in the compensation worksheet.

Restricting Access to Lump Sum Field with Field-Based Permissions

Option C: In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, you can configure field-based permissions so only selected users (e.g., members of the reward team) can access and edit the Lump Sum field.

This approach uses a permission group to grant edit permissions only to specific individuals, ensuring that only authorized personnel can make entries in the Lump Sum field.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A (mass actions via Executive Review) does not restrict individual access to fields.

Option B (setting guidelines to zero) does not provide role-based access restriction and may cause confusion in the compensation planning process.

Option D (setting the field to read-only) would prevent all planners from editing, not just those outside the reward team.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Field-Based Permissions and Permission Groups.

To configure eligibility based on tenure, you can use the Hire Date field in SAP SuccessFactors to determine how long an employee has been with the company.

Option B: "Check the Hire Date field to see if the employee started at least 2 years ago."

By configuring an eligibility rule that references the Hire Date, you can set criteria to check if the employee’s start date is at least two years before the form’s effective date. This ensures only employees with over two years of tenure are eligible for the Lump Sum.

In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, when using formulas with lookup tables, data type consistency is essential for calculations to function correctly. Here’s how the issue can be addressed:

Option B: "Surround the lookup function with the toNumber function."

In this formula, (curSalary lookup("budget_table", customCountry, 1)) / 100, the lookup function is retrieving a value from the table, but the output may not automatically be interpreted as a number. By using toNumber(lookup("budget_table", customCountry, 1)), the retrieved value is converted to a numeric type, preventing the formula from displaying N/A when recalculations occur.

In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, when a field requires planners to select from a pre-defined list of reasons (enumerated values) for categorizing lump sum reasons, it’s essential to set up an editable string field with enumerated values.

Configuring an Editable Field with Enumerated Values

Enumerated values allow you to create a drop-down list of predefined options that planners can select from, ensuring standardized data entry.

The field should be configured as editable so that planners can choose from the list on the worksheet, providing clear reasoning for each lump sum entry.

Why Option C is CorrectThis option provides a list (enumeration) that is required to capture structured data for reporting and analysis purposes. It also enables consistent categorization by offering selectable reasons, reducing manual data entry errors.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A and D (read-only fields) do not allow planner input and therefore cannot be used for selections.

Option B (editable string without enumerated values) would allow free text, which doesn’t ensure consistent categorization.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Configuration Guide: Configuring Editable Fields and Enumerated Values.

SAP Help Portal: Field and Custom Column Setup in Compensation.

The defPercentFormat ###0## configuration in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation allows percentages to display decimal points only when necessary.

Format Explanation

Format ###0##: This format displays whole numbers without decimal places if the value is an integer (e.g., 40% instead of 40.00%). If there are decimal values present (e.g., 40.54%), it will display them, as it does not limit the number of decimal places but adapts based on the value.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A (#,##0.00) forces two decimal places in all cases.

Option B (####.####) allows multiple decimal places but would display extra zeros for whole numbers.

Option C (defAmountFormat #,##0##) is used for amounts, not percentages.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Percentage and Number Formatting and Field Display Options.

In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, you can use conditional text sections to display different content based on performance ratings or other criteria.

Using Conditional Text Sections

Option C: Conditional text sections allow the statement editor to show specific text for employees based on defined conditions, such as performance ratings. This way, employees with low ratings can see one version of text, while those with high ratings see another.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A (multiple templates) is more complex and unnecessary when conditional text is sufficient.

Option B (two worksheet templates) adds administrative complexity.

Option D (suppress statement function) is used to hide statements, not to vary the content based on conditions.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Statement Editor and Conditional Text Setup.

When Salary Proration is used with a proration percentage (50% in this case) rather than dates, it affects both the guideline range and the total increase.

Proration Impact on Guideline Range and Total Increase

Guideline Adjustment: Since the proration is set to 50%, the guideline range (normally 4-6%) is adjusted by 50%, resulting in a prorated guideline of 2-3%.

Total Increase Calculation: When the planner enters a $1,000 merit increase, the proration factor is applied, resulting in a final increase of $500 (50% of $1,000).

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Options A and B show the original guideline (4-6%), which does not reflect the proration adjustment.

Option D incorrectly calculates the total increase without applying the 50% proration.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Salary Proration and Merit Guidelines.

To meet the requirement of displaying a paragraph only for employees on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) without showing the rating, the use of conditional text combined with field-based permissions is the best approach.

Conditional Text Section and Field-Based Permissions

Option D: A conditional text section allows you to set conditions (such as rating equals 1 or 2) to display specific content only for certain employees. Using field-based permissions to hide the rating ensures it is not displayed on the worksheet or statement.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Options A and B involve including the rating in the statement, which the client does not want.

Option C (adding a paragraph for all employees with a note) does not selectively display the content based on PIP status.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Conditional Text Sections and Field-Based Permissions.