C_THR92_2505 SAP Certified Associate - SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics: Reporting Question and Answers

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

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.

To include the Assignment Date of a Company Car in your query:

In Job Information Table, Expand the Company Car Field (A):

Open the Job Information table in Query Designer.

Locate the Company Car field and expand it to access related fields and data.

In the Company Car Table, Select the Assignment Date Field (D):

Add the Company Car table from the related tables section to the query.

Select the Assignment Date field from the Company Car table to include it in the query output.

When saving a bookmark for a Story report, the following states are saved:

Filters (A): Any applied filters are retained in the bookmark.

Input Controls (B): User-defined inputs (like sliders or dropdowns) are preserved.

Prompts (D): User-specified prompts during execution are also included.

Ownership and Sharing of Canvas Reports

Reports are owned by the user who created them. If User A leaves, the report sharing settings must be updated to give User B edit permissions.

Solution

By updating the report's sharing settings to include User B, you allow them to modify the report while maintaining appropriate security.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Access All Reports): Grants excessive permissions and is not recommended.

C (Edit Role Configuration): Role configuration changes apply broadly, not specifically to this report.

D (Edit Authorship): Changing authorship is not a valid option in SuccessFactors.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Reporting Permissions Guide

Creating and Sharing a Tile-Based Dashboard

After naming the dashboard, the key steps are to select the desired tiles, save the dashboard, and share it with the relevant users.

Explanation of Correct Answer

Select tile(s): Ensures the dashboard contains the necessary visualizations.

Save dashboard: Saves the configuration for later use.

Share dashboard: Makes the dashboard accessible to the intended audience.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A: Filters are not always required during the dashboard creation process.

B: Selecting a dataset is not part of the dashboard creation workflow.

C: Sharing is mandatory after saving, so this option is incomplete.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Dashboard Creation Documentation

To configure the Builder to display the chart in the screenshot, you must:

Set Dimensions to Gender (B):

Gender defines the chart’s grouping, ensuring the breakdown is displayed across male and female categories.

Set Color to Gender (C):

Using color for Gender distinguishes male and female headcounts visually in the bar chart.

Set Measures to EOP Headcount (E):

EOP (End-of-Period) Headcount is the quantitative measure displayed for each pay grade.

To create and assign a date filter to a tile:

Create a New Date Range (C):

Define a new date range with its Name, Label, and the Date From/Date To parameters.

Enable the Date Filter in the Tile:

Open the tile configuration and enable the date filter.

Configure End User Free Selection of Date Range:

Allow the end user to freely select a date range when interacting with the tile.

Inline Translation OverviewInline translation in SAP SuccessFactors Stories allows users to translate report text and components into multiple languages. This feature is particularly useful in multi-locale environments to ensure users view reports in their preferred language.

Source Language Setting

When inline translation is enabled, the source language is selected from the list of locales enabled on the instance. This ensures that translation aligns with existing localization settings.

The report can only be edited in the source language to maintain consistency across translations.

Explanation of Correct Answers

Option A: Correct, as the source language must be chosen from the available locales when inline translation is activated.

Option B: Correct, as any edits to the report must be made in the source language to avoid inconsistencies.

Explanation of Incorrect Options

Option C: Incorrect, because the source language is not dynamically set to the current locale of the individual enabling translation.

Option D: Incorrect, because editing in any language is not allowed once inline translation is enabled—only the source language can be edited.

References and Documentation

SAP SuccessFactors Stories in People Analytics Guide (SAP Help Portal)

Localization and Inline Translation Features: openSAP

Problem Description

The input control must filter multiple queries (employment and compensation) by the Job Title field. This requires linking dimensions across the queries.

Solution: Linked Dimensions

Configuring Linked Dimensions connects the shared field (Job Title) between the queries. This ensures the input control affects all visuals based on the linked field.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A (Story Filter): Applies filters globally but does not link dimensions between queries.

B (Update Linked Analysis): Handles interactivity within a single query but not across multiple queries.

C (Enable Cascading Effects): This is unrelated to linking dimensions.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Linked Dimensions Guide

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.

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.

Cause of the Issue:

Tiles are linked to specific domains. If a user does not have Run Report Permission for the domain that a tile is based on, they will not be able to view the tile.

Resolution:

Check User B’s role-based permissions (RBP) for the domain linked to the fourth tile.

Ensure that the Run Report Permission is granted for the respective domain.

Understanding the Problem

The issue arises because employees without data in either the Dependents table or Address table are excluded from the results.

Explanation of Inner Join

An inner join returns only rows that have matching entries in both tables. If an employee does not have corresponding records in either Dependents or Address tables, they are excluded from the result set.

Solution

To ensure all employees are included, you should use a left join, which retains all rows from the Personal Information table even if there are no matches in the joined tables.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A, B, and D: These describe left join scenarios, which do not cause the issue described in the question.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Query Designer Guide

Concatenation (A):

Calculated columns support concatenating text fields to create combined values (e.g., "First Name + Last Name").

Average (C):

Aggregating numerical data (e.g., computing the average of a numeric field) is supported in calculated columns.

Understanding JoinsIn reporting or database queries, a join determines how two tables are combined based on a related column.

Types of Joins

Outer Join: Includes all rows from both tables, filling in NULL where no match exists.

Left Join: Includes all rows from the left table (Table A) and only matching rows from the right table (Table B).

Inner Join: Includes only rows that have matches in both tables.

Correct Join for the RequirementA Left Join is the appropriate choice to include all rows from Table A and only matching rows from Table B. This ensures Table A's data remains intact while incorporating relevant data from Table B.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Reporting Joins: User Guide

To meet the specified query requirements in Advanced Reporting:

Duplicate the Compensation Table (B):

You must duplicate the table to represent Base Salary and Bonus as separate columns. Each instance of the table focuses on one pay component.

Configure a Table Restriction of the Compensation Table (C):

Apply restrictions to filter the data in each duplicated table to only include the specific pay component (e.g., Base Salary in one table and Bonus in the other).

Understanding Time Filters in Query Designer

When creating a query, time filters determine the scope of the data retrieved. Filters such as As of Date or Dynamic Date often default to "Today," which retrieves only current records.

Reason for Current Records Only

Option B: The Compensation table filter is explicitly set to As of Date > Dynamic Date: Today. This restricts the results to only the current compensation records.

Option D: The Job Information filter is configured to match records with the effective start date equal to today, which also limits the results to current data.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

A: This filter applies to Job Information, not Compensation, and does not explain why only current compensation records are retrieved.

C: "Same Filter as First Table" would align filters between tables, but does not necessarily restrict to current data.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Query Designer Guide

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.

Scenario Analysis

To include both personal (e.g., name, date of birth) and job-related (e.g., current job) fields, the query must combine data from the Personal Information and Global Job Information tables.

Correct Steps

Option A: Begin with the Person category, select relevant personal fields, then navigate to Employment and expand Global Job Information for job-related fields.

Option B: Alternatively, start with Employment, expand Global Job Information, then navigate to Person to retrieve personal fields.

Why Other Options are Incorrect

C: The Employee Information table does not contain all required personal details.

D: Starting with User does not provide access to the necessary fields.

References

SAP SuccessFactors Query Designer Guide

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