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Exam Information
Official specifications published by SAP
Exam Format
180 min
80
60%
Associate
Registration
$1308 USD
SAP Certification Hub or online proctoring
English
Validity
12 months
Complete quarterly Stay Current Assessment via SAP Learning Hub; Annual assessment to maintain certification status; Part of SAP's Stay Current with SAP Global Certification program
C-ARSOR-2404 Exam Topics and Domains
C-ARSOR-2404 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with SAP Ariba Sourcing, SAP Ariba Sourcing Professional, SAP Strategic Sourcing Suite, SAP Ariba Network, and more.
1
Managing Clean Core
10%
Clean Core Principles
Clean Core ImplementationCore Integrity Strategies
- Implement clean core principles to enhance business process flexibility
- Maintain system integrity while supporting flexible business processes
- Minimize adaptation requirements to expedite innovation
2
Event and Auction Creation
25%
Event Types and Creation
Sourcing Event TypesEvent Template ConfigurationAuction Types and Setup
- Define the different types of events available in SAP Ariba Sourcing
- Set up and configure new sourcing events
- Create and manage auctions effectively
- Understand the business case for different event types
Event Stages and Workflow
Event LifecycleSupplier Participation
- Manage event lifecycle from draft to completion
- Configure supplier participation requirements
- Integrate with SAP Ariba Network for supplier management
3
Project Creation and Management
10%
Sourcing Projects
Project WorkspaceTasks and Approval ManagementSourcing Requests
- Describe and configure sourcing projects
- Create and manage tasks within project workspaces
- Configure approval rules and sourcing requests
- Manage project workflows effectively
Project Administration
Project Configuration
- Configure and maintain project workspace templates
- Manage project data and settings in test and production environments
4
Event Management: Advanced Features
25%
Advanced Event Configuration
Scoring and EvaluationConditional ContentGlobal Events
- Use event template rules and advanced features
- Configure scoring for supplier evaluation
- Implement conditional content in events
- Manage global sourcing events
Reporting and Analytics
Pre-packaged ReportsReal-time Event Views
- Use pre-packaged reports for sourcing analysis
- Monitor events using dynamic real-time views
- Generate and interpret sourcing analytics
5
Administration
15%
System Administration
Configuration and WorkflowsMaster Data ManagementUser Management
- Configure workflows, projects, and tasks
- Manage master data effectively
- Administer user roles and permissions
- Maintain system settings in test and production environments
Template Administration
Template ManagementWorkspaces and Tasks Configuration
- Access and edit project workspace templates
- Maintain template changes and settings
- Streamline workflows through template configuration
6
Auctions
15%
Auction Management
Auction Types and StrategiesAuction Creation and ConfigurationAuction Execution and Monitoring
- Define auction types and explain business cases
- Create and manage auctions effectively
- Configure auction parameters and bidding rules
- Monitor and analyze auction performance
Pipeline Management
Auction Pipelines
- Create and manage auction pipelines
- Understand multi-stage auction processes
7
Product Sourcing
15%
Direct Materials Sourcing
Product Sourcing FeaturesIndustry-Specific SourcingStrategic Sourcing Suite
- Describe and use product sourcing features for direct materials
- Administer product sourcing functionality
- Work with BOMs and product categories
- Understand industry-specific sourcing requirements
Indirect vs. Direct Spend
Spend Classification
- Compare indirect and direct spend sourcing approaches
- Identify appropriate sourcing strategies by spend type
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C-ARSOR-2404 earns the SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba Sourcing certification. It sits in the SAP Business Network - Spend Management track.
Current Level Exams
- C_ARP2P_2404 - SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba Procurement
- C_ARCON_2404 - SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba Contracts
- C_ARCIG_2404 - SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba Integration with Cloud Integration Gateway
- C_ARSUM_2404 - SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba Supplier Management
Next Level Options
Future Professional Level - SAP Ariba Professional Certifications (TBA) SAP may introduce professional-level certifications in the future
Alternative Paths
- C_ARP2P_2404 - SAP Ariba Procurement Complementary procurement skills for end-to-end source-to-pay capability
- C_ARCON_2404 - SAP Ariba Contracts Contract management complements sourcing processes
- C_ARSUM_2404 - SAP Ariba Supplier Management Supplier lifecycle management enhances sourcing expertise
- C_ARCIG_2404 - SAP Ariba Integration with Cloud Integration Gateway Integration skills critical for enterprise implementations
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for C-ARSOR-2404.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-04-01
- Announcement date: 2024-04-01
Updates
- Joule AI Copilot Integrated with SAP Ariba Sourcing AI-powered features may influence future exam updates and practical skills requirements • Release date: 2024-10-15
- Scoutbee Discovery Integration AI-powered supplier intelligence New supplier discovery capabilities enhance sourcing event creation • Release date: 2024-10-15
- SAP Spend Control Tower 1.0 Unified spend analytics and supplier risk management • Release date: 2024-10-15
- Clean Core Framework Embedded in all SAP Ariba 2404 certifications New exam topic area (≤10%) added to C_ARSOR_2404 • Release date: 2024-04-01
- Enhanced Dashboards Q4 2024 Release Near real-time information within key process workflows • Release date: 2024-10-01
- Improved Grading Features 2411 Release Offline grading and section-level grading enhance evaluation capabilities • Release date: 2024-11-01
Who should take this exam?
- Background in SAP Business Network and Spend Management
- Business consulting experience
- Understanding of procurement and sourcing processes
- Completion of recommended training courses (AR111, AR120, AR121)