SAP C_BW4H_2404 SAP Certified Associate - Data Engineer - Data Fabric Exam Practice Test

Create New Calculated Fields (Answer B):

Composite Providers allow defining calculated fields to derive new metrics or data fields from existing data, enabling advanced analytics.

Integrate SAP HANA Calculation Views (Answer D):

SAP HANA calculation views can be combined with BW data sources for seamless integration in Composite Providers.

Combine InfoProviders with Joins and Unions (Answer E):

Composite Providers allow the integration of multiple InfoProviders using Joins and Unions, offering flexibility in combining data sources.

Join ABAP CDS Views (Option A):Joins on CDS views are done within CDS modeling, not Composite Providers.

Define Restricted Key Figures (Option C):Restricted key figures are typically defined in queries, not directly in Composite Providers.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP BW/4HANA Composite Provider Documentation

SAP BW Modeling Guide

Explanation:

Partitioning a DataStore object (advanced) improves performance by dividing large datasets into smaller, more manageable pieces, enabling parallel processing during queries and data loads.

References:SAP BW/4HANA Performance Optimization Guide (SAP Help Portal).

A. To decrease memory consumption:

Delta merges move data from the delta storage to the main storage of SAP HANA. This optimizes memory usage by compressing and consolidating data.

D. To improve the read performance of InfoProviders:

By merging delta data with main storage, queries access fewer fragmented data structures, leading to better read performance.

References: SAP HANA Performance Optimization Guide (SAP Help Portal - Delta Merge).

Explanation:

The process chain generation button is located in the data flow object editor, streamlining the creation of end-to-end data flows in SAP BW/4HANA.

References:SAP BW/4HANA Data Flow Editor Guide (SAP Help Portal - Process Chains).

Delta Merge in Process Chain (Answer A):

A dedicated process type can trigger delta merge during process chain execution.

This ensures consistent performance and data integrity for SAP HANA database tables.

Delta Merge via Data Load Monitor (Answer B):

The data load monitor offers an option to initiate the delta merge manually or monitor its status.

Useful for ensuring delta merges are applied after large data loads.

Flag in Transformation (Option C):No specific flag for delta merge exists at the transformation level.

Flag in Data Transfer Process (Option D):The data transfer process doesn’t control the delta merge.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP BW/4HANA Delta Merge Guide

SAP HANA Administration Documentation

Compounding Characteristics for Unique Identification:

To ensure unique identification of serial numbers at the product level,SERIAL_NOmust be compounded withPRODUCT.

This allows the system to distinguish between different serial numbers for the same product.

Why SERIAL_NO is Compounded (Answer D):

Serial numbers vary per product, and compounding creates a unique key by combining both fields.

Navigation Attribute (Option A):Navigation attributes are used for hierarchical or related data, not for uniqueness.

Transitive Attribute (Option B):Transitive attributes do not resolve the need for unique combinations.

COUNTRY as Compounding (Option C):COUNTRY is not relevant for distinguishing serial numbers.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP Help Portal – Compounding Characteristics in BW/4HANA

SAP Data Modeling Best Practices Guide

B. Fewer drill-down characteristics in the initial view:

Minimizing drill-down characteristics reduces the volume of data retrieved during query execution, improving performance.

C. Mandatory characteristic value variables:

Restricting queries to smaller data subsets by requiring users to input characteristic values enhances query speed.

D. Include mode within filter restrictions:

The include mode narrows the dataset scope, improving query performance by reducing unnecessary data retrieval.

References:SAP BW/4HANA Query Optimization Best Practices (SAP Help Portal).

Open ODS View (Answer C):

Supports fields and InfoObjects, enabling flexibility in hybrid data modeling.

DataStore Object (Advanced) (Answer D):

Advanced DSOs allow combining fields and InfoObjects for data storage and reporting.

Composite Provider (Answer E):

Composite Providers integrate both fields and InfoObjects for dynamic data consumption.

Hierarchy (Option A):Hierarchies are specific to InfoObjects.

InfoObject Key Figure (Option B):Key figures cannot directly mix fields and InfoObjects.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP BW/4HANA Modeling Guide

SAP Help Portal – Hybrid Data Modeling with Fields and InfoObjects

Explanation:

For the ODP_HANA context, the operational delta queue (ODQ) is managed by the target system, allowing synchronization of delta data.

References:SAP ODP and ODQ documentation (SAP Help Portal).

Explanation:

SAP BW/4HANA Model Transfer is used to federate and integrate data from SAP BW InfoCubes with SAP Datasphere, enabling seamless combination of SAP and non-SAP data.

References:SAP BW/4HANA and SAP Datasphere integration documentation (SAP Help Portal).

ODP Source System Creation (Answer C):

In SAP BW/4HANA, an ODP source system must be defined with the context ODP_CDS to enable data extraction from ABAP CDS views.

Data Extraction Annotations (Answer D):

CDS views must include annotations for data extraction (@Analytics.dataCategoryand@Analytics.query), ensuring compatibility with the ODP framework.

Program RODPS_OS_EXPOSE (Option A):This program is used for Operational Data Providers (ODPs), not ABAP CDS.

Operational Data Provisioning Framework in BW (Option B):The framework must be configured in the source system, not BW/4HANA.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP Help Portal – ODP Context for ABAP CDS Views

SAP BW/4HANA Extraction Guide

A. Analyze key performance indicators of the business processes:

During the Business Blueprint phase, identifying KPIs ensures alignment between technical implementation and business goals.

D. Collect central individual information requirements:

Gathering detailed business requirements is essential to define the scope and objectives of the SAP BW/4HANA project.

References:SAP Activate methodology documentation (SAP Help Portal).

Data Mart DataStore Object Properties:

Designed for flexible reporting scenarios where data is treated with minimal restrictions.

Key Behaviors:

Union for Reporting (Answer C):Combines inbound and active tables for reporting, allowing real-time insights.

Key Handling (Answer D):All characteristics are treated as part of the key, ensuring no duplicate records in the Data Mart.

Change Log Activation (Option A):The change log is irrelevant for Data Mart DSOs.

Query Results (Option B):Query results can be shown even before data activation.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP BW/4HANA Advanced DataStore Object Documentation

SAP Data Mart Modeling Guide

Key Figure Properties in Query:

Key figure properties enable flexible aggregation and presentation of data in BW queries.

They allow splitting or consolidating result rows based on specific conditions or properties.

Scenario Explanation:

Answer C:A single result row showing the aggregated sales revenue for the top 10 customers.

Answer D:Two separate result rows: one for the top 10 customers’ revenue and another for the remaining 90 customers.

References:

SAP BW Query Design Documentation

SAP Learning Hub – Conditional Reporting Techniques in BW Queries

Transaction ST01 (Answer A):

TheST01transaction is used to trace authorization checks and identify missing authorizations during query execution, including specific characteristic values.

RSUDO (Option B):Used for testing user authorizations but not for tracing.

STAUTHTRACE (Option C):General trace tool but not specific to SAP BW authorizations.

SU53 (Option D):Displays the last failed authorization check but does not provide detailed traces for BW queries.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP BW Authorization Trace Documentation

SAP Help Portal – ST01 Authorization Trace Tool

Field-to-Characteristic Association in Open ODS View (Answer C):

The Open ODS View allows mapping fields to existing characteristics without modifying transformations.

Field-to-Characteristic Association in CompositeProvider (Answer D):

CompositeProviders enable dynamic association of fields with characteristics to leverage hierarchy capabilities.

Assigning Hierarchy in Query (Option A):This only applies during query execution, not at the data flow level.

Adding Characteristic to DSO (Option B):This requires a transformation change, contrary to the requirement.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP BW/4HANA Field-Based Modeling Documentation

SAP Help on Open ODS Views

A. Open ODS view of type Master Data:

Fields in the Characteristics folder of an Open ODS view can be associated with an Open ODS view representing master data.

B. InfoObject of type Characteristic:

Characteristics in BW can be directly linked to fields in the Open ODS view, enabling standardized master data modeling.

References:SAP BW/4HANA Open ODS View documentation (SAP Help Portal).

0INFOPROV Authorization Relevance (Answer D):

The characteristic0INFOPROVrepresents InfoProviders in SAP BW/4HANA.

By flagging this characteristic as authorization-relevant, you can restrict access to data in all InfoProviders globally.

Flagging All InfoProviders (Option A):This is not a scalable or feasible approach.

0TCAIPROV (Option B):This characteristic is not relevant for this purpose.

Flagging InfoAreas (Option C):InfoAreas control organizational structure, not data visibility.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP BW/4HANA Authorization Management Guide

C. To provide an interface for using BW queries:

Composite Providers allow exposing combined data sets to BW queries directly, acting as a bridge for reporting.

D. To provide a virtual data mart layer that combines existing BW models:

They create a logical layer by combining multiple InfoProviders without persisting the data, facilitating flexible data analysis.

References: SAP BW/4HANA Composite Provider documentation (SAP Help Portal - Composite Providers).

An HDB module is required to create and manage an HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) container.

The HDB module includes the necessary configuration files and resources, such as.hdbcalculationviewor.hdbtablefiles, which define objects to be deployed in the HDI container.

Reference: SAP HANA HDI documentation (SAP Help Portal - HDI).

Authorization Variables in Queries (Answer B):

Authorization variables dynamically filter data in a query based on the user's authorization, ensuring users only see data they are permitted to access.

Dynamic Values for S_RS_COMP (Option A):This is related to component-level security, not authorization variables.

Protect Variables (Option C):Variables themselves are not protected by authorizations.

Dynamic Values in Analysis Authorizations (Option D):Analysis authorizations use characteristics, not variables, for dynamic values.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP Help Portal – Query Authorization Variables

SAP BW/4HANA Model Transfer (Answer A):

BW Queries provide a structured basis for model generation in SAP Datasphere, ensuring semantic alignment.

SAP S/4HANA Model Transfer (Answer D):

ABAP CDS views are used to define the data models for integration into SAP Datasphere, ensuring compatibility and consistency.

On-Premise to Cloud Transfer (Option B):This is not a key feature of Model Transfer.

BW Bridge and BW Modeling Tools (Option C):While relevant for integration, they do not directly relate to semantic onboarding.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP Datasphere Model Transfer Documentation

SAP Help Portal – BW/4HANA Integration with Datasphere

Accelerated Implementation (Answer C):

Pre-delivered content like InfoObjects, queries, and data flows expedite project timelines.

Customization of Business Content (Answer D):

SAP BW/4HANA allows business content objects to be modified to address unique business needs.

Automatic Content Activation (Option A):Content activation requires manual steps.

Analysis Authorizations Generation (Option B):Analysis Authorizations need explicit setup, not automatic generation.

Incorrect Options:References:

SAP BW/4HANA Business Content Overview

SAP Help Portal – Modifying Business Content

A. S_RS_COMP:

This authorization object is required to manage components like queries in SAP BW/4HANA. It provides access to the query definition.

C. S_RS_COMP1:

This is an extended authorization object for query components that enables additional capabilities related to managing and changing query definitions.

References:SAP BW/4HANA Security Guide (SAP Help Portal).