Sales-Admn-202 Questions and Answers

 Scenario Overview:

List Unit Price: Product A's standard price is $150.

Contracted Price: CK has a contracted price of $100 for Product A.

Discretionary Discount: CK negotiated a 10% discretionary discount for this deal.

 Price Calculation:

List Unit Price remains the standard price of $150.

Regular Unit Price applies the contracted price of $100.

Customer Unit Price: After applying the 10% discretionary discount on the contracted price,Customer Unit Price=100−(100×0.1)=90\text{Customer Unit Price} = 100 - (100 \times 0.1) = 90Customer Unit Price=100−(100×0.1)=90.

Net Unit Price matches the Customer Unit Price for the 10 units being purchased, which is $90.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Salesforce CPQ Contracted Price logic ensures negotiated prices override the List Price, and additional discretionary discounts apply as expected ​.

 Requirement:

Restrict the products visible during the configuration of a dynamic bundle.

 Solution:

Use a Default Filter in a Product Rule. This ensures only the specified set of products is displayed in the configurator for the dynamic bundle.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Optional filter is not a valid Product Action.

B: The Show action determines visibility but does not enforce restrictions on selections dynamically.

D: Enable action is used to activate a previously disabled product but does not filter selections.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Dynamic bundles and filtering actions are detailed in CPQ Product Rule Configuration Guidelines ​.

In Salesforce CPQ, the Option Layout field on the Product record determines how bundle options are presented in the configurator. To allow users to view all available and selected options by scrolling on a single page, the "Sections" layout is ideal. This layout organizes options into collapsible sections based on Product Features, keeping everything visible on one page without requiring navigation steps like a wizard. Option A (Wizard) presents options step-by-step across multiple pages, which doesn’t meet the single-page requirement. Option B (assigning all options to one feature) limits organization and doesn’t address the layout requirement. Option C (Dynamic selection method) controls runtime behavior of options but doesn’t influence the single-page scrolling display. Salesforce CPQ documentation confirms that the "Sections" layout supports a scrollable, single-page view.

 Requirement:

Sell a non-renewable support SKU in 1-month increments, with the ability to cancel before the agreed end date.

 Solution:

SubscriptionType = One-Time: Ensures the product is treated as a one-time charge, not renewable.

SubscriptionTerm = Number of Months: Allows the quote to define the length of the support agreement.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A and C: These configurations do not align with the requirement to sell support in defined monthly increments.

D: Marking the product as Renewable contradicts the requirement that the product is non-renewable.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

SubscriptionType and SubscriptionTerm fields are detailed in the Subscription Products configuration guide ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Configure tiered pricing for Product A specific to a customer for all future Quotes.

 Solution Details:

Use a Discount Schedule with tiered pricing.

Assign the Discount Schedule to a Contracted Price record tied to the customer's Account.

 Steps to Configure:

Create the Discount Schedule with the desired tiers.

Navigate to the customer’s Account.

Create a Contracted Price record:

Reference Product A.

Assign the Discount Schedule.

 Validation:

Generate a Quote for the customer and confirm the tiered pricing is applied correctly.

To display Maintenance and Support products in separate sections, the admin must create Product Features, as features define sections in the CPQ configurator. To control the order (Support above Maintenance), the "Number" field on the Product Feature determines the sequence, with lower values appearing first. Option B correctly specifies two features (Maintenance and Support) and assigns a lower Number to the Support Feature, ensuring it displays above Maintenance. Option A relies on alphabetical ordering, which doesn’t guarantee Support above Maintenance (e.g., "M" precedes "S"). Options C and D use Product Options, which don’t create sections—only features do—and thus fail the separate-sections requirement. Salesforce CPQ documentation confirms feature ordering via the Number field.

Universal Containers requires a dynamic approach to display the Monthly Price column on the Quote Document only when the Payment Terms field is set to "Net 30". Here's how to achieve this:

Step 1: Create a Monthly Price Line Column

Navigate to Quote Templates in Salesforce CPQ.

Select the relevant Quote Template.

In the Line Columns related list:

Create a new Line Column for "Monthly Price."

Configure the desired settings for how the Monthly Price should display in the PDF.

Step 2: Create a Custom Formula Field

Navigate to Setup > Object Manager > Quote.

Create a custom formula field (e.g., Show_Monthly_Price) on the Quote object:

Type: Formula (Checkbox).

Formula Logic: IF(Payment_Terms__c = "Net 30", TRUE, FALSE).

Replace Payment_Terms__c with the API name of the Payment Terms field.

This formula ensures the field returns TRUE only when Payment Terms equals "Net 30."

Step 3: Configure Conditional Print Field on the Line Column

Return to the Quote Template and edit the Monthly Price Line Column.

Set the Conditional Print Field to Show_Monthly_Price.

This links the visibility of the Monthly Price column to the custom formula field you created​​.

Step 4: Validate in Quote Document

Generate a Quote Document for a Quote where Payment Terms are set to "Net 30."

The Monthly Price column should appear in the PDF.

Change the Payment Terms to a value other than "Net 30" and regenerate the document.

The Monthly Price column should not appear.

Step 5: Optional Enhancements

Discard Width When Hidden:In the Monthly Price Line Column, enable this setting to avoid column width adjustments when the column is hidden.

Test Across Use Cases:Validate across different Payment Terms to ensure robust behavior.

By using a combination of the Conditional Print Field and a custom formula field, Universal Containers can dynamically control the visibility of the Monthly Price column​​.

 Real-Time Calculation:

The Calculate Immediately field in CPQ ensures that pricing calculations occur automatically when changes are made in the Quote Line Editor without requiring manual saving.

 Field Behavior:

Enabling this field configures CPQ to detect changes to the Partner Discount or other relevant fields and trigger real-time recalculations.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuration settings for real-time pricing calculations are documented in the Pricing and Calculation Package Settings .

 Issue Analysis:

Products not syncing to Opportunity Products is usually caused by specific CPQ conditions or rules.

 Reasons for Failure:

B: Products with an Effective Quantity of zero are excluded from syncing.

C: Validation Rules on the Opportunity Product object may silently block the sync process if they are not met.

D: Products with a price of zero do not sync by default.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Missing Price Book Entries prevent quoting entirely, not syncing issues.

E: The Exclude from Opportunity checkbox applies to the Product Option, not the syncing process.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

CPQ guidelines for syncing Quote Lines to Opportunity Products ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Sales reps want the Square Footage value on a Configuration Attribute to persist when renewing a Quote.

 Twin Field Mechanism:

Twin Fields ensure that data is retained and mapped between related objects.

Creating Twin Fields on the Asset and Subscription objects allows the Square Footage value to be carried forward during renewals.

 Steps to Configure:

Create a custom field for Square Footage on the Asset and Subscription objects.

Ensure the API names of these fields match the Configuration Attribute API name.

Test the renewal process to confirm the value persists.

 Validation:

The Square Footage value should automatically populate in the renewal Quote without manual entry by the sales rep​​.

 Requirement:

Apply a 10% discount to Product A on the Quote Line if the customer has previously purchased Product A (stored as an Asset).

 Solution:

Summary Variable:

Sum the Quantity field on Asset records for Product A.

Price Condition:

Verify that the Summary Variable is greater than 0 to confirm the customer has purchased Product A.

 Why Other Options are Incorrect:

B: Quote Lines do not track prior purchases; Assets do.

C, D: These do not align with the requirement to verify prior purchases via Assets.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Summary Variables and their use in Price Rules are documented under CPQ Discounting Guidelines ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Display Configuration Attribute X on the configuration page of a bundle and in a Line Item Column on the output document.

 Solution Details:

Product Option: Add the Configuration Attribute X custom field to ensure it appears during the configuration process.

Quote Line: Add the same custom field to enable its display as a Line Item Column in the Quote output.

 Steps to Configure:

Create a custom field named Configuration Attribute X on the Product Option and Quote Line objects.

Add the field to the relevant field sets and templates for visibility in both the configurator and the output document.

 Requirement Overview:

Reference specific Error Condition records in the Advanced Condition field of a Product Rule.

 Solution:

Use the Index field value from the Error Condition record in the Advanced Condition formula.

 Example:

If the Index field value is 1 for a specific Error Condition, reference it as 1 in the Advanced Condition (e.g., 1 AND 2).

 Requirement:

When a fixed bundle is selected, users should bypass the configuration process entirely.

 Solution:

Setting the Configuration Type to Allowed ensures users can configure the bundle if necessary.

Setting the Configuration Event to Always skips the configuration process automatically for preconfigured bundles.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Setting Configuration Type to Disabled prevents any configuration, which may not align with future flexibility requirements.

B: Required forces configuration instead of skipping it.

D: Configuration Event = Add requires the user to manually trigger the process during addition.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Bundle Configuration Settings and their implications are detailed in CPQ Configuration Guidelines ​.

 Scenario Overview:

The Additional Discount field cannot be edited during amendments by design in Salesforce CPQ.

 Explanation:

Salesforce CPQ locks certain fields on amendment Quotes to preserve the original pricing structure and prevent inconsistencies.

 Validation:

This behavior is standard and cannot be overridden without customizations.

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 Requirement Overview:

The Require Approved Quote setting prevents certain records from being created without an approved Quote.

 Solution Details:

When this setting is enabled, Salesforce CPQ blocks the creation of Order records unless the associated Quote has been approved.

 Validation:

Test by attempting to create an Order from an unapproved Quote and confirming that the system blocks the action.

 Requirement Overview:

Migrate new CPQ functionality from a sandbox, ensuring that record relationships are preserved.

 Migration Sequence:

Products: Base level of the bundle.

Options: Product Options depend on the Product.

Attributes: Attributes are referenced by Product Options.

Rules: Product Rules depend on Products, Options, and Attributes.

 Steps to Migrate:

Export and import Products first.

Migrate Options, followed by Attributes, and finally Rules.

 Validation:

Test the migrated functionality to ensure all dependencies and relationships are intact.

 Requirement Overview:

A customer requires specific pricing for their account.

 Solution:

B. Contracted Price Record:

Directly create a Contracted Price record related to the customer’s Account.

D. Contracted Checkbox:

Select the Contracted checkbox on the Quote record to generate a Contracted Price automatically when the Quote is finalized.

 Steps to Configure:

Option B:

Navigate to the Account and create a Contracted Price record for the specific Product and pricing.

Option D:

On the Quote, select the Contracted checkbox and ensure the Quote is synced to generate the Contracted Price.

In Salesforce CPQ, when search filters are configured with predefined values and visible to sales reps, their interaction with the filter is determined by the filter’s configuration and available operators. The behavior described here is tied to Search Filters in the Product Selection screen, which allow users to refine the list of displayed products based on specific criteria.

Search Filter Configuration:

Predefined Filter Value: Here, the filter is set with a value ("Green").

Operator: The operator “starts with” limits the search to product codes beginning with the text "Green."

Sales Rep Interaction with the Filter:

The visibility of the search filter enables sales reps to view and interact with the criteria during product selection.

Specifically, sales reps have the ability to delete the predefined text to ignore the filter and retrieve a broader or unrestricted product list.

Documentation Alignment:According to Salesforce CPQ guidelines (as referenced in the Salesforce CPQ package settings and user behaviors), if filters are not marked as "required," users can remove or modify the filter values dynamically. This is designed to offer flexibility during quoting while maintaining filter defaults for ease of use.

The interaction described above aligns with Salesforce CPQ's behavior regarding visible search filters, emphasizing that sales reps can clear the filter text unless restricted by additional customization.

Use Case Reference:

When a sales rep begins a quote and searches for products, the filter defaults to "Green."

If the rep does not want to limit the product search to codes starting with "Green," they can simply remove the text and refresh the results.

Relevant Salesforce CPQ References:

Search Filters in the Quote Line Editor section of CPQ documentation .

Guidelines for Search Filter Configuration and behaviors when visible filters are not required .

 Requirement Overview:

Admin needs to enable Additional Discounts at both the Quote and Group levels in the Line Editor.

 Solution Steps:

For the Quote Object:

Navigate to Setup > Object Manager > Quote.

Locate the Line Editor Field Set.

Add the Additional Disc. (%) field to the field set.

For the Quote Line Group Object:

Navigate to Setup > Object Manager > Quote Line Group.

Locate the Line Editor Field Set.

Add the Additional Disc. (%) field to the field set.

 Testing:

Open the Quote Line Editor and confirm the visibility of the Additional Discount fields at both levels.

 Requirement:

Ensure the correct Distributor Discount is applied to Quote Lines based on the distributor's Discount_Level__c field value.

 Solution:

Configurator Scoped Price Rule:

A Price Condition checks whether the SBQQ__Quote__r.Distributor__c field is populated.

If the field is blank, the rule does not execute.

Price Action:

Injects the value of the Discount_Level__c field from the Distributor account into the Quote Line's SBQQ__DistributorDiscount__c field.

 Why Option A is Correct:

Configurator Scope ensures the rule is evaluated during configuration, applying discounts dynamically as the Quote is edited.

 Why Option B is Incorrect:

Calculator Scoped Price Rules execute during calculations (not configuration), which may result in delayed discount updates.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Price Rules and their scopes are documented in the CPQ Pricing Logic Configuration ​.

 Requirement Overview:

A user must have the ability to approve any approval request, regardless of who the request is assigned to.

 Solution:

Granting the Modify All Data permission provides administrative privileges across all Salesforce objects, including the ability to approve any approval request in Advanced Approvals.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the user’s Profile or Permission Set.

Add the Modify All Data permission.

Save and test the user’s ability to approve any request.

 Validation:

Confirm the user can approve approval requests without assignment restrictions.

 Requirement:

Allow users to generate output documents in Microsoft Word format.

 Solution:

The Allow Output Format Change checkbox in User Settings enables users to select alternative formats like Microsoft Word during document generation.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: The checkbox is user-specific, not template-specific.

C: Creating a second template is unnecessary when users can dynamically change the format.

D: Template Sections do not control output formats.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuring user settings for document generation is detailed in CPQ Quote Templates Documentation ​.

To manage a subset of eco-friendly products for opportunities flagged as eco-friendly while allowing flexibility to include all bundles, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a Filter Product Rule

Filter Product Rules help define dynamic filtering of products displayed during the quoting process.

Navigate to Product Rules

Go to Salesforce Setup → Product Rules and click New.

Set the Type to Filter and define a clear Name such as "Eco-Friendly Product Filter."

Configure the Filter Logic

Define the conditions to identify eco-friendly and bundle products.

Use the Conditions related list to target the relevant product fields (e.g., a custom checkbox for eco-friendly products and a type field for bundles).

Example condition:

Field = Eco-Friendly Checkbox

Operator = Equals

Value = True

Step 2: Set up the Product Action

Product Actions define what the rule does when triggered.

Add a Product Action

In the Product Rule, go to the Product Actions related list and click New.

Set the Type to Optional Filter. This allows the system to apply the filter by default but enables users to remove the filter and see all bundles.

Link to Add Products Button

Make sure this action links to the Add Products custom action.

Step 3: Ensure Opportunity Integration

The Opportunity flagged as eco-friendly must drive this behavior.

Custom Field Dependency

Ensure the Opportunity has a field (e.g., Eco-Friendly Checkbox) that can be referenced in the Filter Product Rule or through a related custom formula on the Quote.

Dynamic Behavior

When the Opportunity is flagged, the filter is applied dynamically, displaying only eco-friendly and bundle products in the Add Products dialog.

Step 4: Test and Validate

Test the behavior by flagging different Opportunities as eco-friendly and verifying the Add Products functionality:

Eco-Friendly flag → Default to eco-friendly products and bundles.

No flag → All products, including non-eco-friendly bundles, are shown.

Additional Considerations:

Search Filter IntegrationThe Search Filter can complement this approach by providing additional options for users to refine their selections further​​.

User TrainingTrain sales reps on how to toggle the filter manually if needed.

This setup allows Universal Containers to meet its business objectives while maintaining flexibility for its sales team​.

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers wants to update the Quantity of a specific Product in the Quote Line Editor via a Price Rule.

The Price Rule should target only this specific Product.

 Key Mechanism:

Use a Price Condition on the Price Rule to evaluate a Quote Line field that uniquely identifies the Product (e.g., Product Code or Product Name).

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Price Rule.

Add a Price Condition:

Field: Select a field from the Quote Line that identifies the Product.

Operator: Equals.

Value: Enter the unique value (e.g., Product Code or Name).

Configure the Price Action to update the Quantity field.

 Validation:

Test the rule by adding the specific Product to a Quote and confirming that the rule updates its Quantity as expected.

 Scenario:

Apply a regional multiplier to the pricebook price and subsequently apply discounts.

 Solution:

The Customer Price field stores the post-regional multiplier price, enabling further discounting.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Special Price is used for manual overrides, not automated calculations.

B: Partner Price is unrelated to the customer's pricing structure.

D: List Price remains constant and does not reflect discounts or multipliers.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Price Rules and field updates are detailed in CPQ Pricing Logic Guidelines ​.

 Requirement:

Automatically apply a 25% discount to a specific Product Option within a bundle.

 Solution:

Option C: The Discounted by Package field ensures that the Product Option inherits discounts applied to the bundle as a whole.

Option D: A Price Rule specifically targeting this Product Option can enforce the 25% discount when it is added to the bundle.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: The Option Discount (%) field on the Product Feature applies discounts to all options, not just a specific one.

B: The Option Discount (%) field on the Product Option does not dynamically apply discounts based on specific scenarios.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuration and discounting for bundles and Product Options are documented under Bundle Pricing Configuration Guidelines ​.

 Requirement:

Ensure the Support SKU is available only in USD and EUR.

 Expected Behavior:

USD: The product is available and uses the Pricebook Entry's List Price.

EUR: The product is available and uses the Pricebook Entry's List Price.

GBP: The product is unavailable due to the absence of a Pricebook Entry in GBP.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A & D: These imply product unavailability in all currencies, which contradicts the configuration.

B: GBP would not add the product with a zero List Price due to Pricebook Entry restrictions.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Multi-currency behavior and product availability are documented under CPQ Pricing and Product Management ​.

 Issue Context:

Users encounter a warning when searching Campaign records in the Quote Line Editor.

 Root Cause:

For Lookup fields to work correctly in Salesforce CPQ's Quote Line Editor, a Twin Field must exist on the target object (Campaign) with the same API name as the Quote Line lookup field.

 Solution Steps:

Create a custom field on the Campaign Object with the same API name as the lookup field on the Quote Line Object.

Ensure the field types match (e.g., both are Lookup fields or Text fields).

 Validation:

Test the functionality by searching for Campaign records in the Quote Line Editor. The warning message should no longer appear.

 Salesforce CPQ Documentation Reference:

This is a common configuration for CPQ Lookup fields in the Quote Line Editor​​.

 Requirement:

Hide products with the Product Family "Software" when a Configuration Attribute is set to "Perpetual."

 Solution:

Use an Error Condition to evaluate the Product Family value on the Product Option record.

Configure a Product Action to Show all products except those with the Product Family "Software."

 Mechanism:

The Error Condition evaluates the Configuration Attribute's value against the Product Option.

The Product Action ensures visibility is dynamically controlled based on the evaluated condition.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Error Conditions and Product Actions are key components of Product Rules in CPQ to implement dynamic product behavior ​.

 Dynamic SKU Generation:

A dynamic SKU is created based on user choices during the configuration process. This requires fields that define patterns and positions for combining components into a single SKU.

 Required Fields:

Component Code Position: Determines the position of each component in the SKU.

Component Code: Represents individual product codes that contribute to the SKU.

Configured Code Pattern: Defines the overall pattern of the dynamically generated SKU.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Dynamic SKU creation is described under Configuration and Product Bundling Guidelines ​.

Business Requirement Context:

Universal Containers needs the ability to split Orders by the Start Dates of the Quote Lines.

Each Order generated will correspond to a unique Start Date.

Key Salesforce CPQ Features:

Order By Field: This field on the Quote allows CPQ specialists to specify the criteria for splitting orders. By selecting the SBQQ__StartDate__c field, orders will be created based on the Start Dates of Quote Lines.

Ordered Checkbox: Setting this to True ensures that the Quote Lines are converted into Orders during the ordering process.

Step-by-Step Configuration:

Navigate to the Quote in Salesforce CPQ.

Locate the Order By picklist field and set its value to SBQQ__StartDate__c. This ensures Quote Lines are grouped by their Start Dates for Order generation.

Check the Ordered checkbox on the Quote to mark it ready for Order generation.

Expected Outcome:

When the Orders are generated, CPQ will create separate Order records for each unique Start Date present in the Quote Lines.

Validation and Testing:

Create a Quote with multiple Quote Lines having different Start Dates.

Process the Quote through the Ordering process to verify separate Orders are created for each Start Date.

 Issue:

Contract creation fails when the Contracted checkbox is checked on an Opportunity.

 Possible Causes:

A: If the Subscription Conversion Behavior is set to None, the product is not converted into a Subscription, preventing the Contract from being created.

B: The Opportunity requires a Primary Quote to generate a Contract, as the Contract details are derived from the Quote.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

C: If the Subscription Pricing field is blank, the product is treated as non-subscription but does not prevent Contract creation.

D: Products with Subscription Pricing = One-time are not converted to Subscriptions, but they do not block Contract creation.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Contract creation requirements and behaviors are documented under CPQ Subscription Management Guidelines ​.

 Simplification Method:

By adding the PDF as a required Additional Document in the Quote Template, Salesforce CPQ ensures the PDF is automatically included with each generated Quote.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Quote Template.

Add the PDF file under the Additional Documents section.

Mark it as required for automatic inclusion.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The Additional Documents feature simplifies document management in Quote Templates ​.

 Requirement Overview:

When renewing Contracts with Premier Support, it must automatically be replaced with Premier Pro.

 Solution:

The Renewal Product field on the Product record allows admins to specify a replacement Product for renewals.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Premier Support Product record.

Populate the Renewal Product field with Premier Pro.

Save and test the renewal process to confirm Premier Pro replaces Premier Support on the Quote.

 Validation:

Ensure all renewal Quotes replace Premier Support with Premier Pro automatically.

 Requirement Overview:

Automatically split Orders by delivery location based on Quote Line Groups.

 Key Configurations:

Order by Quote Line Group: Ensures that each Quote Line Group generates a separate Order.

Ordered Field = TRUE: Triggers the creation of Orders for the Quote Lines.

 Steps to Configure:

Ensure the Order by Quote Line Group field is checked on the Quote.

Mark the Ordered field as TRUE.

Test the Order creation process to verify separate Orders are generated by location.

 Requirement:

Ensure the price of Tiny Boxes ($0.005) is handled with proper decimal precision.

 Solution:

Adjust the Unit Price Scale to 3 in the Pricing and Calculation Package Settings, enabling Salesforce CPQ to handle prices up to three decimal places.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Field-level precision on Quote Line does not control pricing precision.

C: The Product record's Unit Price Scale cannot override global settings.

D: Price Rules are unnecessary for simple decimal precision adjustments.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Decimal precision configuration is described in CPQ Pricing Settings ​.

 Requirement:

Use fixed pricing for quantity tiers without additional discounts.

 Solution Steps:

B: Marking the product as Non-Discountable prevents additional discounts.

D: Set the Pricing Method to Block to define fixed prices per quantity tier.

E: Create Block Pricing records to define fixed prices for each quantity tier (e.g., 1-5 licenses = $1,000).

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Fixed Price is not suitable for tiered pricing.

C: Slab Discount Schedules are not used for block pricing.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Tiered and Block Pricing setups are detailed in Pricing Configuration ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Prevent bundles from being reconfigured in Renewal Quotes while allowing configuration during new or amendment Quotes.

 Solution:

Use a Custom Action Condition to control when the Reconfigure Line action is available.

Set the condition to exclude Renewal Quotes (SBQQ__Type__c != "Renewal").

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Custom Action Condition related to the Reconfigure Line action.

Set the condition criteria to ensure the action is only available for non-Renewal Quotes.

 Validation:

Test by creating Renewal, New, and Amendment Quotes and verifying the Reconfigure Line action behaves as expected.

 Scenario:

A tiered pricing structure requires different amounts to be applied based on the quantity purchased.

 Solution:

Use a Discount Schedule with:

Type = Slab: Ensures different price amounts are applied for each tier.

Discount Unit = Amount: Specifies fixed dollar values for each tier.

 Why Other Options are Incorrect:

A, B: Block pricing is unsuitable because the requirement is tier-based, not fixed blocks.

C: Range type does not handle tiered pricing accurately.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Discount Schedules with Slab type are detailed in CPQ Discounting Guidelines ​.

For the Fulfillment team’s requirement, Order Item dates need to reflect the order creation date rather than Quote Line start dates. Option C achieves this by using Process Builder to set the Order Product Date to "Today" upon record creation, overriding any inherited Quote Line dates. For the Account Management team’s requirement, all items from one order must appear on a single contract. Option A accomplishes this by setting the Contracting Method on the Order to "Single Contract," ensuring all order products are grouped under one contract regardless of subscription terms. Option B (Default Order Start Date) is a package-level setting that doesn’t directly apply to individual order items. Option D (Quote Contracting Method) affects quote-to-contract mapping but doesn’t ensure order-based consolidation. Salesforce CPQ documentation supports these configurations for date and contract control.

 Requirement:

The processor is priced differently when sold as a standalone product versus as part of a laptop bundle.

 Solution:

Marking the processor as Bundled ensures the discounted price applies only when it is part of the laptop bundle.

 Mechanism:

When the Bundled checkbox is TRUE, Salesforce CPQ applies the discounted pricing for bundle components based on the defined Price Book Entry.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Bundled pricing behavior is described in the Product Option and Bundle Configuration Guidelines ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers needs to attach required PDF documents stored in Salesforce Documents to the Quote output.

 Solution:

Use the Additional Document feature on the Quote Template to include PDF files in the generated output.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Quote Template.

Create an Additional Document for each required PDF:

Reference the document stored in Salesforce.

Save the Quote Template.

 Validation:

Generate a Quote document and confirm that the Additional Documents are included as attachments.

 Cause Analysis:

Hidden = TRUE: Products marked as hidden do not appear in the Opportunity Line Item after saving the Quote.

Component = TRUE: Products flagged as components are part of a bundle and are not directly added as standalone Opportunity Line Items.

 Key Settings:

These configurations are commonly used for internal or auxiliary products within a bundle or restricted products.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The behavior is explained under Product Configuration and Quote Mapping ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Ensure that the Contract Name field is visible to users when initiating an Amendment.

 Key Configuration:

The Active Contract Lookup Field Set on the Contract object determines which fields appear when selecting a Contract for an Amendment.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Field Set named Active Contract Lookup on the Contract Object.

Add the custom Contract Name field to the Field Set.

 Validation:

Test the Amendment process to confirm that the Contract Name field is visible.

 Requirement Overview:

Northern Trail Outfitters wants future renewals to be reflected in the Opportunity pipeline as soon as a Contract is created.

 Solution Details:

The Renewal Quoted checkbox ensures that the renewal Opportunity is created and linked to the pipeline when the Contract is generated.

 Steps to Automate:

Use a Process Builder or Flow to automatically set the Renewal Quoted checkbox on the Contract upon creation.

 Validation:

Test the process by creating a new Contract and verifying that the renewal Opportunity is added to the pipeline.

 Requirement:

A unique license number needs to be stored on the Asset record for each unit of a downloadable product sold.

 Solution:

Setting the Asset Conversion field to One per Unit ensures that an individual Asset record is created for each unit of the product. This allows each Asset to store a unique license number.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A & B: Null or custom values do not enforce one Asset per unit, making it impossible to assign unique license numbers.

D: One per Quote Line creates only one Asset for the entire Quote Line, which is not suitable for unit-level licensing.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The behavior of Asset Conversion is detailed in CPQ Asset Configuration documentation ​.

 Scenario Breakdown:

Product A has a base list price of $100.

A quantity of 15 is entered on the quote.

Gold Hardware Maintenance Discount applies because contracted pricing is enabled.

Discount for the quantity range (11–20) is 15% (as shown in the table).

 Net Price Calculation:

List Price = $100

Discount = 15%

Quantity = 15

Net Total Price = $100 × 15 × (1 - 0.15) = $1,275.

 Justification for Selected Discount:According to Salesforce CPQ guidelines, when contracted pricing applies, it takes precedence over other Discount Schedules. The Gold Discount Schedule is therefore applied.

 Testing and Validation:Test the configuration using a sample quote to ensure the correct schedule is applied and the net total price matches the expected value.

 Scenario:

The customer wants to increase the subscription quantity for the last month of the contract. The renewal Opportunity must reflect this change.

 Solution:

Generate an Order from the amendment Opportunity to capture the changes.

Contract the amendment Order to update the Contract.

Refresh the renewal Quote to synchronize the increased quantity.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B: Terminating the contract with a specific end date is unnecessary for this scenario.

C & D: Deleting Renewal Opportunities or Quotes adds unnecessary manual steps and risks data integrity.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The process for handling amendments and renewals is detailed in Amendments and Renewal Configuration Guidelines ​.

 Scenario:

A Price Rule utilizes a Lookup Object and Lookup Queries, and multiple records meet the criteria for a single Quote Line.

 Behavior:

When more than one lookup record meets the criteria, Salesforce CPQ does not apply any value to the Target Field. Instead:

The Target Field retains its original value.

An error message is displayed in the Quote Line Editor, notifying the user of the conflict.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A & D: Salesforce CPQ does not resolve ties by sorting records alphabetically.

C: The system does not apply values based on record creation date.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Lookup Queries behavior and error-handling are outlined in CPQ Price Rules Configuration Guidelines ​.

Understanding the Requirement:

Universal Containers wants a bundle with pre-selected Product Options.

Sales reps should mostly leave the default configuration as-is but need the flexibility to make changes when required.

Salesforce CPQ Feature Overview:

Configuration Type:

Determines whether sales reps can modify the configuration of a bundle product.

Setting it to Allowed permits the flexibility to configure without mandating it.

Configuration Event:

Defines when the bundle configurator is accessible.

Setting it to Edit prevents the configurator from opening automatically but allows sales reps to access it by clicking the "Reconfigure" link.

Configuration Steps:

Navigate to the Bundle Product record in Salesforce CPQ.

Set the Configuration Type field to Allowed. This ensures the configurator is optional and not enforced.

Set the Configuration Event field to Edit. This enables the configurator to be accessible only upon user action.

Key Behaviors:

With these settings, sales reps can use the default configuration but still make changes if needed by accessing the configurator manually.

The "Reconfigure" link in the quote line becomes available for editing.

Testing and Validation:

Add the bundle to a Quote.

Verify that the configurator does not open automatically.

Check that the "Reconfigure" link is accessible on the Quote Line for editing options.

 Requirement:

Sales reps need to identify Product Options linked to Quote Lines in the Quote Line Editor.

 Solution:

Enabling Visualize Product Hierarchy organizes Quote Lines based on their position within the bundle, displaying the parent-child relationship.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: The Product Option Drawer enables detail viewing but does not organize Quote Lines.

B: Preserve Bundle Structure applies to output documents, not the Line Editor.

D: Keep Bundle Together affects grouping but not hierarchy visualization.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Hierarchy settings are covered in the Quote Line Editor Configuration documentation ​.

 Issue Context:

Some Opportunity Products are not syncing from the Quote, causing pipeline inaccuracies.

 Troubleshooting Steps:

A. Ensure the Quote’s Account lookup is populated:

A missing Account lookup can prevent synchronization as it ties the Quote to the Opportunity.

B. Ensure the Opportunity’s Primary Quote lookup is populated:

The Primary Quote must be explicitly linked to the Opportunity for synchronization to occur.

E. Check the Quote’s Primary checkbox for a value of True:

Only the Primary Quote syncs Opportunity Products. Ensure the checkbox is set to True.

 Validation:

Verify that Opportunity Products sync correctly after ensuring these fields are properly populated.

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Understanding the Issue:

The error message, “Product cannot be refunded. The quantity of Line # cannot decrease without a corresponding update,” occurs because the default behavior prevents a decrease in asset quantities unless explicitly allowed.

Asset Conversion for Product A is set to "One per Unit," requiring each unit to be treated as a separate asset.

Key Salesforce CPQ Setting:

Asset Amendment Behavior:

This field on the Product determines how CPQ handles amendments for asset-based products.

Setting it to "Allow Refund" enables sales reps to reduce the quantity of assets during amendment quotes without generating errors​​.

Configuration Steps:

Navigate to the Product Record for Product A in Salesforce CPQ.

Locate the Asset Amendment Behavior field.

Change its value to Allow Refund.

Save the changes.

Impact of the Change:

Sales reps can now amend the quantity of Product A on amendment quotes.

The system will process the reduction in quantity without triggering an error, as the refund behavior is explicitly enabled.

Verification:

Create an amendment quote for a contract involving Product A.

Adjust the quantity of Product A and confirm that the amendment processes successfully without errors.

 Requirement:

Ensure that custom field data from original Quote Lines flows into Renewal Quote Lines.

 Solution:

Use twin fields on the Asset and Subscription objects to store and transfer data. Twin fields are automatically mapped during renewal processes, ensuring data flows seamlessly.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: A formula field cannot persist data on Renewal Quotes.

B: Automatic mapping does not apply to custom fields without twin fields.

C: A Price Rule is unnecessary when twin fields handle this data flow.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Twin fields and their functionality are described in CPQ Subscription Management ​.

 CPQ Price Calculation Sequence:

The Regular Price is calculated as part of the price waterfall, and several factors influence it.

 Key Contributors:

Prorate Multiplier: Adjusts prices for subscription products based on term alignment.

Contracted Price: Overrides the List Price for specific customers.

Discount Schedules: Apply volume or tiered discounts during price calculation.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Additional Discount Fields apply after Regular Price is calculated.

D: Target Customer Amount is used in quoting, not directly in Regular Price calculation.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Price waterfall and Regular Price contributors are detailed in CPQ Pricing Configuration ​.

 Requirement Overview:

A group of users should receive Approval requests simultaneously, and only one user's response is required to approve.

 Key Configuration:

Use a Group ID to associate the group of approvers.

Setting Unanimous = False ensures that only one approval is needed to proceed.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Approver Record related to the Approval Rule.

Reference the appropriate Group ID.

Set the Unanimous checkbox to False.

 Validation:

Test the Approval process by submitting a Quote for approval and confirming that one approval suffices.