C_ACT_2403 questions and answers

C is correct because extensibility based on the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and published APIs is what the Side-by-Side extensibility option means. Side-by-Side extensibility is a type of extensibility that allows customers to create custom applications or extensions that run on a separate platform, such as SAP BTP, and communicate with the SAP S/4HANA system via published APIs. Side-by-Side extensibility enables customers to enhance their SAP S/4HANA solution without modifying the core code or configuration, and to leverage the capabilities of SAP BTP, such as cloud services, development tools, or integration options.
References:
[Extensibility Options for SAP S/4HANA], page 9

D is correct because Fit-to-standard is the workshop where you validate SAP standard functionality and collect delta requirements. Fit-to-standard is a process where the customer validates the fit of their business processes to the standard SAP solution and identifies any gaps or extensions that need to be addressed. Fit-to-standard is performed using a series of workshops where the customer reviews the best practice processes and scenarios provided by SAP and compares them with their own requirements.

References:
[SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud], page 18
[SAP Activate ?Explore Phase: Use Fit-to-Standard to Confirm Business Process Fit and Identify Gaps in Your SAP S/4HANA Cloud Implementation]

A is correct because Discover > Prepare > Explore > Realize > Deploy > Run is the correct order of the SAP Activate methodology phases. The Discover phase is optional and can be used to evaluate the SAP solution before starting the project. The other phases follow a sequential order that guides the project team from preparation to deployment and operation.
References:
SAP Activate Methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, page 10

D is correct because servers are the customer's responsibility in both on-premise and private cloud scenarios. Servers are the hardware devices that host the SAP system and its components. The customer has to provide, maintain, and secure their own servers in both scenarios, as they have full control over
References:
[SAP S/4HANA Cloud Editions]

According to the SAP Activate methodology for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, the Explore phase is where you collect the main attributes of the product as per the Agile definition. The main attributes of the product are the features, requirements, and user stories that describe what the product should do and how it should deliver value to the customers and stakeholders. The Explore phase involves a fit-to-standard process, where you validate the fit of your business processes to the standard SAP solution and identify any gaps or extensions that need to be addressed. You also prioritize and refine your product backlog, which is a list of user stories that represent the work needed to achieve the product vision.

C is correct because upgrades of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition are based on SAP timelines, and upgrades of SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition are based on timelines agreed between SAP and the customer. This is one of the differences between the two transition paths. SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition has mandatory quarterly upgrades that are performed by SAP, while SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition has optional upgrades that are scheduled by the customer in coordination with SAP.
D is correct because SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition uses the Implementation Guide (IMG) and SAP
S/4HANA Cloud, public edition uses SAP Central Business Configuration. This is another difference between the two transition paths. SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition allows more flexibility and customization in the configuration, while SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition follows a guided and standardized configuration process.
References:
[SAP S/4HANA Cloud Editions]
[Central Business Configuration Overview]

C is correct because in the Explore phase, you verify that the SAP Best Practices content meets the customer's business needs, and then capture gaps. This is done through a fit-to-standard workshop, where you compare the customer's business requirements with the standard SAP functionality, and document any gaps or deviations as user stories.
References:
SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 122

A is correct because SAP Readiness Check in system conversion covers the area of recommended SAP Fiori apps, which are apps that are suggested by SAP based on the customer's current usage of SAP GUI transactions.
C is correct because SAP Readiness Check in system conversion covers the area of sizing for SAP
S/4HANA, which is an estimation of the hardware and software resources required to run SAP S/4HANA based on the customer's current system data.
E is correct because SAP Readiness Check in system conversion covers the area of simplification database, which is a collection of simplification items that describe the changes and adaptations required for SAP S/4HANA compared to the previous SAP ERP releases.
References:
SAP Readiness Check 2.0 for SAP S/4HANA

B is correct because discussing the benefits of SAP Data Warehouse Cloud is one of the activities that take place during the Discover phase in an SAP BW/4HANA implementation. SAP Data Warehouse Cloud is a cloud-based solution that enables you to create a data warehouse that integrates data from various sources and provides analytics capabilities. You can discuss how SAP Data Warehouse Cloud can complement your SAP BW/4HANA solution and provide additional value for your business scenarios.
C is correct because discussing the benefits and functionality of SAP Analytics Cloud is one of the activities that take place during the Discover phase in an SAP BW/4HANA implementation. SAP Analytics Cloud is a cloud-based solution that provides business intelligence, planning, and predictive analytics capabilities. You can discuss how SAP Analytics Cloud can leverage your SAP BW/4HANA data and provide insights and visualizations for your business users.
References:
SAP Activate Methodology for Data Warehousing, page 13

A is correct because in the Realize phase, you run the User Acceptance Test. The User Acceptance Test is a test that verifies that the solution meets the customer's business requirements and expectations. The User Acceptance Test is performed by the end users or key users, who provide feedback and acceptance for the solution.
References:
SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 120

D is correct because SAP Cloud Appliance Library is the platform from which you can deploy a trial system within a short timeframe. SAP Cloud Appliance Library is a service that allows you to access and provision preconfigured SAP solutions in the cloud, such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, or SAP Business Suite.
You can choose from various cloud providers, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and deploy a trial system in minutes.
References:
SAP Cloud Appliance Library

A is correct because the functionality of end-to-end business processes is one of the things that you would include in a Scope of Integration test. The integration test is a test that verifies that the solution works as expected across different systems and interfaces, and supports the complete business scenarios that are relevant for the customer.
References:
SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 120

C is correct because in an Agile approach, the planning is done iteratively and incrementally, so the minimum requirement at the beginning of the Realize phase is to have sprint planning and sprint durations defined for the first 2 to 3 sprints.
References:
SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, page 117