[email protected]
0
[email protected]

Shopping cart

Subtotal:

$0
View cartCheckout

Back to C_TS452_2022 Exam

Here’s a comprehensive 8-week study plan for SAP C_TS452_2022, structured to cover each knowledge area thoroughly and ensure retention through systematic reviews.

Study Duration: 8 weeks (3 hours per day, 5 days a week)

Study Techniques:

  • Pomodoro Technique: Study in 25-minute sessions with 5-minute breaks. After four sessions, take a 20-minute break.
  • Forgetting Curve: Reinforce memory with reviews scheduled 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month after initial learning.

Weekly Study Plan

Week 1: Fundamentals of Procurement Processes and Inventory Management

Goal: Build a solid understanding of the basic procurement flow and core inventory processes.

Days 1-3: Knowledge Area 1 – Procurement Processes

  • Objective: Learn the procurement cycle from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO) and beyond.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Introduction to Procurement Processes: Study the overall purpose of procurement in SAP.
      • Task: List different procurement documents (PR, PO) and understand their place in the procurement cycle.
    • Session 2:
      • Standard Procurement: Analyze each step, from PR to PO.
      • Task: Practice creating a PR and converting it to a PO in a sample scenario.
    • Session 3:
      • Subcontracting: Learn how subcontracting fits into the supply chain.
      • Task: Study subcontracting scenarios where inventory control is crucial.
    • Session 4:
      • Self-Service Procurement: Examine when and how self-service procurement is applied.
      • Task: Identify typical self-service procurement cases and how they increase efficiency.
  • Review Strategy: Summarize key points and review them the next day for retention.

Days 4-5: Knowledge Area 2 – Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

  • Objective: Master concepts of inventory management, including tracking goods receipts and issues.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Goods Receipt (GR) and Goods Issue (GI): Learn to manage stock increases and decreases.
      • Task: Record GR and GI entries in a mock setup; note the effects on inventory levels.
    • Session 2:
      • Stock Transfer and Special Stocks: Understand stock movement between locations and handling of special stocks.
      • Task: Practice setting up and managing consignment stock.
    • Session 3:
      • Physical Inventory Processes: Explore periodic and cycle counting to ensure alignment.
      • Task: Study different physical inventory processes and identify which scenarios require them.
  • Review Strategy: End with a cumulative review on Day 5; practice with example questions.

Week 2: Financial Integration and Purchasing Optimization

Goal: Develop skills in cost allocation, valuation, and purchasing optimization.

Days 1-2: Knowledge Area 3 – Valuation and Account Assignment

  • Objective: Learn to apply inventory valuation methods and set up account assignment categories.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Valuation Methods: Study Moving Average and Standard Price valuation.
      • Task: Analyze scenarios to determine when to use each valuation method.
    • Session 2:
      • Automatic Account Determination: Review the setup and rules for automated account assignments.
      • Task: Configure automatic account assignment in a sample scenario.
    • Session 3:
      • Account Assignment: Explore different types of assignments (Cost Center, Internal Order).
      • Task: Practice assigning accounts to procurement costs in sample cases.
  • Review Strategy: Summarize using flashcards, review the next day.

Days 3-5: Knowledge Area 4 – Purchasing Optimization

  • Objective: Master tools for supplier prioritization and optimize procurement.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Source Lists: Learn to create and manage lists for approved suppliers.
      • Task: Create sample source lists and assign suppliers.
    • Session 2:
      • Quota Arrangements: Study how to divide orders among suppliers based on quotas.
      • Task: Configure quotas and practice dividing orders based on quota ratios.
    • Session 3:
      • Situation Handling: Set up alerts for real-time issue resolution.
      • Task: Test situation handling alerts with sample scenarios for issue prevention.
  • Review Strategy: End each day with a recap; perform a weekly review on Day 5.

Week 3: Enterprise Structure and Data Management

Goal: Learn to configure enterprise structure and manage master data.

Days 1-3: Knowledge Area 5 – Enterprise Structure and Master Data

  • Objective: Set up and understand the basics of enterprise structure and master data in SAP.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Enterprise Structure Setup: Configure purchasing organizations, plants, and storage locations.
      • Task: Create and link a purchasing organization with a plant in a practice system.
    • Session 2:
      • Material Master Data: Study how material data impacts procurement.
      • Task: Set up a material master record, input descriptions, and specify units.
    • Session 3:
      • Vendor Master Data: Learn supplier data management and vendor details.
      • Task: Set up a vendor record, including payment terms and tax information.
  • Review Strategy: Summarize each session and review all points on Day 3.

Days 4-5: Knowledge Area 6 – Configuration of Purchasing

  • Objective: Configure purchasing document types, account assignments, and output processing.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Document Types Configuration: Set up document types for different purchasing scenarios.
      • Task: Configure POs for both standard and subcontracting.
    • Session 2:
      • Output Processing and Release Procedures: Set up workflows for document output and approvals.
      • Task: Practice sending configured POs to suppliers.
    • Session 3:
      • Scenario-Based Practice: Test your configurations in different procurement scenarios.
  • Review Strategy: Perform a summary review; practice questions on the full setup process.

Week 4: Invoice Processing and Planning for Replenishment

Goal: Master invoice verification and material replenishment planning.

Days 1-2: Knowledge Area 7 – Invoice Verification

  • Objective: Ensure accuracy in invoice matching with POs and goods receipts.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Invoice Verification Basics: Match invoices with corresponding POs and GRs.
      • Task: Record an invoice entry, noting any variance, and determine corrective actions.
    • Session 2:
      • Variance Handling: Resolve discrepancies and manage blocked invoices.
      • Task: Work on sample cases with variances, practice approval workflows.
    • Session 3:
      • Credit Management: Handle credits, subsequent debits, and adjustments.
      • Task: Set up a credit memo and link it to an existing invoice.
  • Review Strategy: Recap each step, review all processes weekly.

Days 3-5: Knowledge Area 8 – Consumption-Based Planning

  • Objective: Gain skills in demand-driven planning and material requirements planning (MRP).
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Demand-Driven Planning: Set reorder points and manage stock levels.
      • Task: Calculate reorder points for materials based on usage.
    • Session 2:
      • MRP Execution: Set up and run an MRP to forecast demand.
      • Task: Execute an MRP run for a specific material.
    • Session 3:
      • Scenario-Based Practice: Apply MRP in various demand scenarios.
  • Review Strategy: Recap each scenario; finalize with a review of MRP tasks.

Week 5: Data-Driven Decision-Making and Supplier Management

Goal: Develop skills in procurement analytics and supplier contract management for effective decision-making.

Days 1-2: Knowledge Area 9 – Analytics in Sourcing and Procurement

  • Learning Objective: Utilize SAP Fiori analytics apps to track and interpret procurement KPIs for informed decisions.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • SAP Fiori Analytics Overview: Familiarize yourself with SAP Fiori analytics tools and their layout.
      • Task: Log into SAP Fiori and explore the dashboard setup, focusing on KPI-based tiles for procurement.
    • Session 2:
      • Supplier Performance Tracking: Study how KPIs measure supplier reliability and efficiency.
      • Task: Review key metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, defect rates, and cost variances, and practice interpreting them in SAP Fiori.
    • Session 3:
      • Spend Analytics: Analyze spending patterns and identify potential areas for cost savings.
      • Task: Use sample data to track procurement spending by category, supplier, and period in Fiori.
    • Session 4:
      • Order Cycle Time and Compliance: Learn how order cycle times impact procurement efficiency.
      • Task: Interpret order cycle time reports to identify delays and areas for process improvement.
  • Review Strategy: Each day, note KPIs and data interpretation insights; conduct a weekly summary review to reinforce data-driven decision-making skills.

Days 3-4: Knowledge Area 10 – Sources of Supply

  • Learning Objective: Master supplier contract management and price determination for stable sourcing.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Introduction to Price Determination: Review methods of price calculation, such as volume discounts or seasonal pricing adjustments.
      • Task: Practice creating pricing conditions in SAP and apply sample conditions to hypothetical procurement scenarios.
    • Session 2:
      • Contract Management: Study the setup and maintenance of supplier contracts for long-term procurement needs.
      • Task: Create sample supplier contracts, focusing on Outline Agreements and setting terms (pricing, quantity, delivery schedule).
    • Session 3:
      • Vendor-Specific Terms: Set specific terms such as payment options and delivery clauses for different suppliers.
      • Task: Apply vendor-specific conditions in SAP to practice establishing clear contract terms and reducing risk.
    • Session 4:
      • Practice and Review: Create and manage sample contracts with varied terms; focus on real-life procurement scenarios.
  • Review Strategy: Conduct a review of supplier management principles at the end of the week with scenario-based questions.

Week 6: Mastery of SAP Fiori UX for Enhanced User Experience

Goal: Achieve proficiency in SAP Fiori navigation and task management for streamlined procurement workflows.

Days 1-2: Knowledge Area 11 – SAP S/4HANA User Experience

  • Learning Objective: Efficiently navigate and customize SAP Fiori UX for procurement tasks.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Session 1:
      • Navigating SAP Fiori Launchpad: Learn basic navigation techniques and app layout in SAP Fiori.
      • Task: Familiarize yourself with the Fiori tiles for procurement, supplier management, and analytics; practice quick navigation.
    • Session 2:
      • Personalizing Fiori Dashboards: Customize your Fiori dashboard for your role in procurement.
      • Task: Arrange Fiori tiles and group frequently used applications for a streamlined dashboard layout.
    • Session 3:
      • Accessing Real-Time Data and Alerts: Learn how to set up alerts and monitor live data for procurement.
      • Task: Set up sample alerts for critical procurement tasks, like overdue POs, and practice using live data feeds.
    • Session 4:
      • Device Compatibility: Explore Fiori’s mobile features and responsive design for remote work.
      • Task: Log in to Fiori from a mobile device to understand cross-device functionality and test mobile alerts.
  • Review Strategy: Each day, recap user experience improvements and create a list of navigation shortcuts and best practices for efficient Fiori use.

Days 3-5: Review and Practice Application

  • Goal: Reinforce all concepts from weeks 1-6, applying them in sample scenarios to ensure comprehension.
  • Tasks:
    • Day 3:
      • Review of Procurement Processes, Inventory, and Valuation: Focus on foundational areas of procurement flow, GR/GI, and cost allocation.
      • Task: Test each process in a mock setup or practice environment, focusing on error detection and resolution.
    • Day 4:
      • Review of Purchasing Optimization, Invoice Verification, and Planning: Revisit optimization, invoice, and MRP configurations.
      • Task: Work on scenario-based questions and simulate problem-solving for each topic.
    • Day 5:
      • Review of Analytics, Sources of Supply, and Fiori Navigation: Summarize your learnings from analytics and supplier management.
      • Task: Test Fiori UX skills by accessing KPIs, creating reports, and setting up alerts to ensure fluency in SAP.
  • Review Strategy: Perform daily reviews based on simulated exam questions; focus on weak areas identified through practice.

Week 7: Comprehensive Review of All Topics and Mock Testing

Goal: Consolidate knowledge with a full review and apply concepts in exam-like conditions.

Days 1-3: Full Knowledge Area Review

  • Objective: Solidify all concepts, from procurement flow to user experience, and identify any remaining gaps.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Day 1: Review of Knowledge Areas 1-4: Focus on Procurement Processes, Inventory Management, Valuation, and Purchasing Optimization.
    • Task: Revisit each topic’s notes, summaries, and key configurations. Test using end-of-chapter questions.
    • Day 2: Review of Knowledge Areas 5-8: Cover Enterprise Structure, Configuration of Purchasing, Invoice Verification, and Consumption-Based Planning.
    • Task: Focus on process flows, account configurations, and MRP planning setups in sample scenarios.
    • Day 3: Review of Knowledge Areas 9-11: Recap Analytics, Sources of Supply, and SAP Fiori UX.
    • Task: Run through end-to-end scenarios, accessing analytics and navigating through Fiori for efficiency testing.
  • Review Strategy: Use flashcards for key terms, practice questions, and review your weakest areas.

Days 4-5: Mock Exam and Weak Area Review

  • Objective: Evaluate exam readiness and focus on areas needing improvement.
  • Tasks:
    • Day 4:
      • Full-Length Mock Exam: Take a full-length mock exam under timed conditions.
      • Task: Simulate the exam to experience pacing and question format. Mark questions you find challenging for review.
    • Day 5:
      • Weak Area Review: Focus on any topics or questions from the mock exam that were difficult.
      • Task: Revisit topics like procurement flow, source management, or Fiori navigation based on your results.
  • Review Strategy: Analyze mock exam performance, create a list of improvements, and finalize any needed adjustments.

Week 8: Final Preparation and Focused Review

Goal: Refine knowledge, increase confidence, and ensure full exam readiness.

Days 1-3: Targeted Weak Area Review

  • Objective: Focus on any remaining areas needing reinforcement.
  • Daily Tasks:
    • Day 1:
      • Review of Core Processes: Address any remaining weaknesses in core procurement processes, inventory, or financial integration.
      • Task: Practice these processes with detailed scenario questions.
    • Day 2:
      • Optimization and Fiori Practice: Reinforce purchasing optimization and Fiori navigation.
      • Task: Revisit source management, supplier setup, and Fiori tasks.
    • Day 3:
      • Scenario-Based Application: Simulate complex scenarios covering multiple knowledge areas.
      • Task: Work through a final set of sample scenarios to test real-world application skills.
  • Review Strategy: Use focused flashcards and key process maps to reinforce.

Days 4-5: Final Review and Exam Readiness Check

  • Objective: Confirm readiness with a final review and confidence check.
  • Tasks:
    • Day 4: Final Flashcard Review and Key Concepts Recap
      • Review all flashcards, notes, and summaries for final retention.
    • Day 5: Confidence Check and Light Study
      • Briefly recap anycomplete final review. Focus on light study with calm, simple practice problems and review of high-level concepts.