SAP C_THR92_2505 SAP Certified Associate - SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics: Reporting Exam Practice Test

To allow a user to add a new story that includes Career Development Planning (CDP) data:

Career Development Planning → Data Access: Story (A):

This permission grants access to Career Development Planning data for use in stories.

Career Development Planning → Career Development Plan (CDP) Access Permission (D):

This permission ensures access to the Career Development Plan data necessary for including it in a story.

Mismatch Between Drill-Down and Chart Values:

The mismatch occurs because the chart aggregates data, while the drill-down includes all entries (even duplicates).

Resolution:

Identify and remove the column in the drill-down configuration that causes multiple rows per metric (e.g., user-specific fields like title or ID).

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Filtering does not eliminate duplicates inherent in the column structure.

B: Removing the category assignment field alters the chart structure and is unnecessary.

C: Changing to Count (Distinct) affects the chart calculation but does not resolve the drill-down mismatch.

SAP SuccessFactors Dashboard Configuration Guide

References and Documentation:

Filter Groups in Table ReportsWhen using filter groups in table reports, the logical relationship between the groups is "OR." This means the report includes data that matches any one of the filter groups.

Explanation of Correct Answer

Filter groups are designed to broaden the scope of a query by including records that satisfy at least one group of filters.

The logical "OR" ensures inclusivity between groups, rather than restricting to matching all groups (which would be "AND").

References

SAP SuccessFactors Reporting Filters Guide

Enabling Custom BIRT Templates

To upload a custom BIRT template to a Table Report, the BIPublisher template upload setting must be enabled in Provisioning.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B (Enable BIPublisher to BIRT Template Converter): Not necessary for template uploads.

C (Additional Adhoc Subdomain Schemas Configuration): Irrelevant for uploading templates.

D (Enable Visual Publisher): This setting is unrelated to BIRT templates.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Provisioning Guide

Canvas Page Requirements

Custom Image: Displays the required image.

User Editable Title: Requires a text component that supports user editing.

Current Date: Requires a component capable of dynamically displaying the date.

Explanation of Correct Answers

A: Two rich text components can be used—one for the title and another for the current date.

D: A combination of a rich text component (for the title) and a simple text component (for the date) also satisfies the requirement.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B: A single simple text component cannot provide both the editable title and the date.

C: A single rich text component cannot accommodate all requirements simultaneously.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Canvas Reports Guide

Schema and Table Relationships

In SAP SuccessFactors Story Reporting, tables are only displayed in the Available Data section if they have a direct relationship or join with the selected starting table (in this case, Basic User Information).

Why the 2019 Performance Review Table is Missing

Since the Basic User Information table is selected, only tables directly related to it will appear. The 2019 Performance Review Table is likely not joined directly to the User schema.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B (No Report Object Configuration Entity record): The table is present in the schema, so it must have a valid ROCE record.

C (No RBP permission): This would prevent any access to the table but does not explain its absence from the Available Data section.

D (No data access permission): This would restrict data access, not the visibility of the table.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Story Reporting Guide

Enabling Live Data Source

The Platform Client setting in Provisioning is required to enable the Live data source, which allows real-time data retrieval for reports.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

B (EC Client): Pertains to Employee Central but does not enable live data.

C (Workforce Analytics Client): Relates to Workforce Analytics, not live data.

D (LMS Client API): Specific to Learning Management System data integration.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Provisioning Guide

Row Level Permissions Overview:

In SAP SuccessFactors Table Reports, row-level permissions control which rows of data a user can access based on their role-based permissions (RBP).

These permissions depend on the combination of the user’s View permissions (fields they are allowed to see) and Target Population (the subset of employees they are authorized to access).

How It Works:

The system evaluates both the target population and the view permissions to determine the rows visible to the user in a table report.

For example, if a manager has access to employees in their team but no view permissions for compensation fields, the data rows related to compensation will not be visible.

Printable Chart with Custom Formatting Requirements (C):

BIRT enables creating highly customized printable charts with advanced formatting options. This is especially useful for meeting specific presentation or branding requirements in report outputs.

Advanced Cell-Level Formulas (D):

BIRT provides capabilities to apply complex cell-level formulas, allowing for advanced calculations, conditional formatting, and logic within table reports.

Error Analysis

Calculated columns in Query Designer require the correct data type to be specified based on the formula. If the selected data type does not match the formula's expected output, an error occurs.

Why the Error Occurs

The formula appears to involve a calculation related to dates. If the data type is not set to a compatible format (e.g., "Number" or "Date"), the calculation fails.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Incorrect Dynamic Date Variable): The issue is not with the date variable but with the data type.

B (If-Then-Else Statement): Such a statement is unnecessary in the given formula.

C (Negative Result): Negative results are not inherently problematic unless restricted by the data type.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Calculated Columns Guide

Refreshing Metadata Cache:

When new MDF objects or fields are added, the Advanced Reporting tool may not immediately reflect the changes.

Using the Purge Advanced Reporting Metadata Cache Tool ensures that the latest metadata is loaded into the reporting framework.

Quick and Effective Solution:

This method is faster than requesting support or rebuilding cubes and resolves most synchronization issues instantly.

When using a Multi-Dataset Table Report without Business Intelligence Reporting Tools (BIRT), the following characteristics apply:

Report results are shown on separate tabs in the output (A):

Each dataset’s output is displayed on its respective tab. This is because the data is not integrated or merged in the query.

Data is NOT joined in the query (D):

Multi-dataset reports without BIRT do not perform data joins. Each dataset is treated independently.

When a user cannot see a table report in the Report Center list, the issue typically stems from insufficient role-based permissions (RBP) granted to the user for accessing reports in that domain. Specifically:

Understand Role-Based Permissions (RBP):

In SAP SuccessFactors, reports and analytics visibility is governed by RBP settings. These settings ensure that users only see the reports and data they are authorized to access.

Permissions are categorized into domains such as "Employee Central," "Performance Management," etc.

Key Permissions for Reports in the Report Center:To view or run reports in Report Center, users need:

Run Report Access: This allows users to execute reports for domains they are permitted to access.

Create Report Access: This enables users to create or modify reports.

Manage Tiles and Dashboards Access: This is necessary for interacting with dashboards and tiles, not table reports specifically.

Access to Insights: This refers to viewing analytic insights and does not directly impact table report visibility.

Diagnosing the Issue:

The given scenario describes a user being unable to view a shared table report.

The most likely cause is the absence of Run Report access to the domain associated with the table report.

Without this permission, the system restricts the user from running or even viewing the report, even if it has been shared with them.

Steps to Resolve:

Navigate to Admin Center → Manage Permission Roles.

Select the permission role assigned to the user in question.

Click Permissions → Reports Permissions.

Verify that the Run Report Permission is granted for the specific domain associated with the shared report.

If not, enable this permission and save the changes.

Test Access:

After updating the permissions, the user should be able to view the table report in the Report Center.

SAP SuccessFactors Help Portal: Role-Based Permissions

SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics Reporting Guide (Latest Release): Check for details on report permissions and their implications.

SAP KBA 2461114: Troubleshooting Report Center permissions.

Learning Path: SAP Open Learning on SuccessFactors RBP and Analytics (openSAP).

Step-by-Step Analysis:References and Documentation:This explanation ensures that the resolution is precise, supported by standard SAP practices, and verifiable through official SAP documentation.

To enable a filter to update multiple charts using linked analysis in a Story report:

Same Data Source (C):

All the charts must share the same data source to allow consistent filtering and updates across the visuals.

Linked Dimensions in Data Sources (D):

If the charts use different data sources, those sources must contain linked dimensions to allow the filter to propagate changes.

Understanding the Query Designer Expression SyntaxIn SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics Query Designer, conditional expressions are used to transform or relabel fields based on logical conditions. These expressions rely on specific syntax that must be adhered to strictly. The issue in this scenario arises from the use of an incorrect separator in the conditional statement.

Analyzing the Given ExpressionThe expression provided:

IF([User#Basic User Information#Gender] = "M" , "Male" : "Female")

contains a colon (:) as the separator between "Male" and "Female". However, the correct syntax requires the use of a comma (,) instead of the colon.

Correct Syntax Format for Conditional ExpressionsThe correct format for conditional expressions in SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics IF(Condition, Value_if_True, Value_if_False)

Applying this to the provided example, the correct expression should be:

IF([User#Basic User Information#Gender] = "M", "Male", "Female")

Root Cause of the ErrorThe colon (:) is not recognized as a valid syntax separator in the Query Designer's conditional expression format. As a result, the formula cannot be computed, and an error is generated.

Resolving the IssueReplace the colon (:) with a comma (,), ensuring the conditional expression adheres to the correct syntax. The updated expression would look like this:

IF([User#Basic User Information#Gender] = "M", "Male", "Female")

ValidationOnce corrected, the expression can be tested in Query Designer to confirm it computes without errors and provides the expected output.

References and Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics Reporting Guide: SAP Help Portal

Conditional Expressions in People Analytics: Official documentation and training materials available on openSAP

Query Designer Syntax Guidelines: Found in the SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics Query Designer User Guide.

Make sure to consult the above documentation for additional examples and syntax rules.

Sharing Table Reports

To ensure a user can access data in a shared table report, two configurations are required:

Reports Permission: Run Report: This allows the user to run the shared report.

Report creation People step: The report owner must ensure that the user is included in the People step during report creation to grant access to the data.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A. Create Report: This permission is for report creation, not running or accessing shared reports.

C. User Prompted Filters step: This is unrelated to sharing or data access configuration.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Table Reporting Guide

Role-Based Permissions for Reporting Documentation

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In a Simple Text component within SAP SuccessFactors:

Upload an Image to Display Before or After the Text (B):

You can enhance the text component by adding images that appear before or after the text for visual emphasis.

Select Background Color, Numeric List Options, and Indentation (C):

Customizing background color, applying numbered lists, and adjusting indentation are supported for formatting text.

Select Font, Font Size, and Font Style Options (D):

Full control over text appearance, including font, size, and style, is provided in the Simple Text component.

To include all employees in a report by default and allow runtime adjustments:

Enable User Prompted People Scope (A):

This allows the report runner to adjust the scope of employees included at runtime.

Set the People Scope Team Manager to Logged in User and Team Reporting Type to Other Filters (B):

By configuring the People Scope, all employees are included by default based on the team hierarchy, but the user can apply additional runtime filters to adjust the scope.

To create a report that returns only employees born in 1961 and enable runtime customization:

Option A:

Use Manage Query Filters to specify the condition:

Expand the Personal Information table and select the Date of Birth column.

Set the filter operator to Greater than or equal to and input a custom date of 1/1/1961.

Option D:

Use Date Options from the Toolbar and select the following:

Set Date Type to As of Date.

Set the As of Date to 1/1/1961.

Set Use Custom Columns, selecting Date of Birth for both the Start Date and End Date columns.

Ensure the filter is marked Selectable at Runtime.

Interactive Widgets

Interactive widgets provide customization options for report consumers, enhancing user experience.

Actions Allowed

C (Show/hide labels): Enables users to toggle labels for clarity or preference.

D (Add/delete widgets): Allows users to modify the visual layout by adding or removing widgets.

E (Freeze table rows/columns): Helps users lock rows/columns for easier data navigation.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Adjust filters within controls): Filters are generally predefined by the report designer.

B (Switch between edit and view mode): Consumers typically do not have edit permissions.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Story and Widget Documentation

Dynamic Groups in SAP SuccessFactors:

Dynamic groups combine multiple People Pools using logical OR conditions.

In the given configuration, the report is shared with employees in Atlanta OR employees in the Sales department.

Explanation of the Result:

Employees in both conditions are included because the People Pools are treated as separate categories and are not exclusive to each other.

Enabling Templates in Provisioning:

SuccessFactors standard canvas report templates must be enabled in Provisioning by an implementation partner or SAP administrator before they can be used.

In Detailed Reporting, the Column Formatting option on the Edit menu allows customization of certain field types.

Date Fields (C):

You can format date fields to display in different formats (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY).

This helps in tailoring the report to regional or user-specific requirements.

Picklist Fields (D):

You can format picklist fields to customize how the values appear, such as displaying labels instead of codes.