C_THR92_2505 Questions and Answers

Accessing Standard Canvas Report Templates:

SAP SuccessFactors provides the latest versions of standard canvas report templates on the SAP Help Portal, which is a central resource for all official SAP documentation and templates.

Understanding Time Filters in Query Designer

When creating a query, time filters determine the scope of the data retrieved. Filters such as As of Date or Dynamic Date often default to "Today," which retrieves only current records.

Reason for Current Records Only

Option B: The Compensation table filter is explicitly set to As of Date > Dynamic Date: Today. This restricts the results to only the current compensation records.

Option D: The Job Information filter is configured to match records with the effective start date equal to today, which also limits the results to current data.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A: This filter applies to Job Information, not Compensation, and does not explain why only current compensation records are retrieved.

C: "Same Filter as First Table" would align filters between tables, but does not necessarily restrict to current data.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Query Designer Guide

Concatenation (A):

Calculated columns support concatenating text fields to create combined values (e.g., "First Name + Last Name").

Average (C):

Aggregating numerical data (e.g., computing the average of a numeric field) is supported in calculated columns.

Ownership and Sharing of Canvas Reports

Reports are owned by the user who created them. If User A leaves, the report sharing settings must be updated to give User B edit permissions.

Solution

By updating the report's sharing settings to include User B, you allow them to modify the report while maintaining appropriate security.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Access All Reports): Grants excessive permissions and is not recommended.

C (Edit Role Configuration): Role configuration changes apply broadly, not specifically to this report.

D (Edit Authorship): Changing authorship is not a valid option in SuccessFactors.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Reporting Permissions Guide

List Report Formatting OverviewList report components in SAP SuccessFactors allow detailed data visualization in a tabular format. Formatting enhances usability and readability.

Formatting Options

Change the Order of Columns: Columns in a list report can be rearranged to prioritize specific data.

Adjust Column Widths: Column widths can be resized to fit content or optimize display space.

Change Column Headers: Column headers can be renamed or updated to improve clarity and alignment with report requirements.

Explanation of Correct Answers

Option A: Correct, as reordering columns is a standard customization feature.

Option C: Correct, because column width adjustment is supported for better layout and content display.

Option D: Correct, since column headers can be edited to reflect data labels better.

Explanation of Incorrect Options

Option B: Incorrect, because column types (e.g., text to numeric) cannot be changed directly in a list report component.

Option E: Incorrect, as list report formatting changes cannot be saved as templates for reuse.

References and Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics Reporting Guide

SAP List Report Component Features: SAP Help Portal

openSAP Training Materials: Detailed guidelines on report customization options.

Concatenate (B):

Text columns can be concatenated, combining multiple values into a single string.

Distinct Count (D):

This function counts the number of unique entries in the text column.

To include all employees in a report by default and allow runtime adjustments:

Enable User Prompted People Scope (A):

This allows the report runner to adjust the scope of employees included at runtime.

Set the People Scope Team Manager to Logged in User and Team Reporting Type to Other Filters (B):

By configuring the People Scope, all employees are included by default based on the team hierarchy, but the user can apply additional runtime filters to adjust the scope.

In a Simple Text component within SAP SuccessFactors:

Upload an Image to Display Before or After the Text (B):

You can enhance the text component by adding images that appear before or after the text for visual emphasis.

Select Background Color, Numeric List Options, and Indentation (C):

Customizing background color, applying numbered lists, and adjusting indentation are supported for formatting text.

Select Font, Font Size, and Font Style Options (D):

Full control over text appearance, including font, size, and style, is provided in the Simple Text component.

Error Analysis

Calculated columns in Query Designer require the correct data type to be specified based on the formula. If the selected data type does not match the formula's expected output, an error occurs.

Why the Error Occurs

The formula appears to involve a calculation related to dates. If the data type is not set to a compatible format (e.g., "Number" or "Date"), the calculation fails.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Incorrect Dynamic Date Variable): The issue is not with the date variable but with the data type.

B (If-Then-Else Statement): Such a statement is unnecessary in the given formula.

C (Negative Result): Negative results are not inherently problematic unless restricted by the data type.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Calculated Columns Guide

To configure the Builder to display the chart in the screenshot, you must:

Set Dimensions to Gender (B):

Gender defines the chart’s grouping, ensuring the breakdown is displayed across male and female categories.

Set Color to Gender (C):

Using color for Gender distinguishes male and female headcounts visually in the bar chart.

Set Measures to EOP Headcount (E):

EOP (End-of-Period) Headcount is the quantitative measure displayed for each pay grade.

Refreshing Metadata Cache:

When new MDF objects or fields are added, the Advanced Reporting tool may not immediately reflect the changes.

Using the Purge Advanced Reporting Metadata Cache Tool ensures that the latest metadata is loaded into the reporting framework.

Quick and Effective Solution:

This method is faster than requesting support or rebuilding cubes and resolves most synchronization issues instantly.

To create a report that returns only employees born in 1961 and enable runtime customization:

Option A:

Use Manage Query Filters to specify the condition:

Expand the Personal Information table and select the Date of Birth column.

Set the filter operator to Greater than or equal to and input a custom date of 1/1/1961.

Option D:

Use Date Options from the Toolbar and select the following:

Set Date Type to As of Date.

Set the As of Date to 1/1/1961.

Set Use Custom Columns, selecting Date of Birth for both the Start Date and End Date columns.

Ensure the filter is marked Selectable at Runtime.

Pivot Chart Creation Process

To build a pivot chart based on a list report with a run-time filter, the filter must first be added to ensure the data being visualized reflects the selected filter criteria.

Explanation of Correct Answer

A pivot chart dynamically organizes and summarizes data. Adding the run-time filter beforehand ensures the chart is based on the filtered dataset.

Creating the chart after applying the filter allows for a more accurate representation of the desired data.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A: Filter groups are unrelated to this scenario.

B: Creating the chart before the filter would lead to inaccurate results.

C: While adding the filter first is correct, the chart must be created after this step.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Pivot Chart and Story Reporting Documentation

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Cascading Effect in Story Filters

Story filters, page filters, and chart filters can influence each other due to cascading logic. Filters applied at higher levels (e.g., Story or Page) cascade down to affect lower levels (e.g., charts).

Explanation of Correct Answers

B (Page): Filters applied at the page level affect all charts on that page.

C (Story): Filters applied at the story level cascade to all pages and charts within the story.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Table): Table filters do not cascade to charts.

D (Query): Query filters are independent and do not cascade.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Story Reporting Documentation

To include the Assignment Date of a Company Car in your query:

In Job Information Table, Expand the Company Car Field (A):

Open the Job Information table in Query Designer.

Locate the Company Car field and expand it to access related fields and data.

In the Company Car Table, Select the Assignment Date Field (D):

Add the Company Car table from the related tables section to the query.

Select the Assignment Date field from the Company Car table to include it in the query output.

Mismatch Between Drill-Down and Chart Values:

The mismatch occurs because the chart aggregates data, while the drill-down includes all entries (even duplicates).

Resolution:

Identify and remove the column in the drill-down configuration that causes multiple rows per metric (e.g., user-specific fields like title or ID).

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Filtering does not eliminate duplicates inherent in the column structure.

B: Removing the category assignment field alters the chart structure and is unnecessary.

C: Changing to Count (Distinct) affects the chart calculation but does not resolve the drill-down mismatch.

SAP SuccessFactors Dashboard Configuration Guide

References and Documentation:

To configure the Builder to display the table as shown in the screenshot:

Column: Location (B):

Location is displayed as a column header in the table, grouping the rows by location.

Table Structure: Aggregated List (C):

The table structure must be set to an aggregated list to summarize the count by location.

Column: Count (D):

The Count column displays the number of occurrences or employees for each location.

Printable Chart with Custom Formatting Requirements (C):

BIRT enables creating highly customized printable charts with advanced formatting options. This is especially useful for meeting specific presentation or branding requirements in report outputs.

Advanced Cell-Level Formulas (D):

BIRT provides capabilities to apply complex cell-level formulas, allowing for advanced calculations, conditional formatting, and logic within table reports.

Move Reports Between Instances (A):

Exporting report definitions allows administrators to transfer reports from a test instance to a production instance.

Support Version Control (C):

Exporting reports provides a way to maintain and track different versions of report definitions for auditing and updates.