Free SAP C_THR86_2505 Practice Exam with Questions & Answers

In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, when using formulas with lookup tables, data type consistency is essential for calculations to function correctly. Here’s how the issue can be addressed:

Option B: "Surround the lookup function with the toNumber function."

In this formula, (curSalary lookup("budget_table", customCountry, 1)) / 100, the lookup function is retrieving a value from the table, but the output may not automatically be interpreted as a number. By using toNumber(lookup("budget_table", customCountry, 1)), the retrieved value is converted to a numeric type, preventing the formula from displaying N/A when recalculations occur.

To display both the numerical and textual components in the standard Performance Rating field, you need to adjust the Rating Label Format in the Display Settings within the Compensation template setup.

Rating Label Format in Display Settings

Option D: By setting the Rating Label Format to Number-Text, you enable the display of both the rating number and the descriptive text label in the Performance Rating field.

This adjustment applies the combined format (e.g., "3 – Meets Expectations") in the worksheet, allowing users to see both components simultaneously.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A: Changing labels in the rating scale would only adjust the label text, not the combined display format.

Option B and Option C (custom field and lookup table) are unnecessary, as the Number-Text format can be set directly.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Performance Rating Display Options.

When planners need to provide a reason for not awarding a merit increase, this can be enforced through standard validation rules.

Setting a Force Comment Rule with "No-Raise" Mode

In SuccessFactors Compensation, under the Define Standard Validation Rules section, you can set a Force Comment Rule with the mode set to “no-raise.” This triggers a required comment whenever a planner decides not to give a merit increase.

This is a straightforward way to enforce explanations for no-raise situations, leveraging standard settings.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B is incorrect because custom validation formulas are not necessary for this type of forced comment.

Option C (comp-force-comment-config tag with mode “guideline”) is unrelated to no-raise situations.

Option D (setting mode to "raise") is incorrect as this would trigger comments for raises, not for when no raise is given.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Force Comment Rules.

In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, when a field requires planners to select from a pre-defined list of reasons (enumerated values) for categorizing lump sum reasons, it’s essential to set up an editable string field with enumerated values.

Configuring an Editable Field with Enumerated Values

Enumerated values allow you to create a drop-down list of predefined options that planners can select from, ensuring standardized data entry.

The field should be configured as editable so that planners can choose from the list on the worksheet, providing clear reasoning for each lump sum entry.

Why Option C is CorrectThis option provides a list (enumeration) that is required to capture structured data for reporting and analysis purposes. It also enables consistent categorization by offering selectable reasons, reducing manual data entry errors.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A and D (read-only fields) do not allow planner input and therefore cannot be used for selections.

Option B (editable string without enumerated values) would allow free text, which doesn’t ensure consistent categorization.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Configuration Guide: Configuring Editable Fields and Enumerated Values.

SAP Help Portal: Field and Custom Column Setup in Compensation.

In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, enabling integration with Employee Central requires specifying an effective date. This date is essential because Employee Central (EC) integration pulls data that is time-dependent, such as employee job information, pay components, and other relevant details.

Providing an Effective Date for Integration

Effective Date: Setting an effective date in the compensation template is necessary to synchronize data accurately from Employee Central. The system uses this date to retrieve the correct employee data as of that specific point in time.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A (field-based permissions) relates to access control but is not specifically required for enabling EC integration.

Option B (reload guidelines) is used when updating or reloading guideline data but does not affect EC integration.

Option C (update pay guide format) is unrelated to Employee Central integration.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Employee Central Integration Setup and Effective Date Configuration.

In SAP SuccessFactors Compensation, comments can be required to provide context or justification for certain compensation decisions, without the need for custom validations.

Force Comments Based on Actions Taken or Not Taken

Option A: When an employee is awarded a raise, stock, or options, SuccessFactors can be configured to prompt a mandatory comment. This is managed through standard settings without custom validation.

Option C: Conversely, if an employee does not receive a raise, stock, or options, a forced comment rule can ensure planners justify this decision.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Options B and D are not standard triggers for forced comments in SAP SuccessFactors Compensation. These types of validations would typically require custom validation logic.

Reference Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Guide on Standard Comment Rules and Force Comment Settings.