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Choose your certification track, follow a focused study plan, and practise procurement and implementation scenarios against the published course blueprint.

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02 Learn against the syllabus

03 Practise realistic scenarios

Why this course

How this course helps

Four SAP Ariba certification tracks, one structured course

This course supports Procurement, Sourcing, Contracts, and Supplier Management tracks. Each track has its own syllabus map, so you can focus on the concepts and scenarios relevant to your certification.

Practise the work the assessment asks you to explain

Use the course to diagnose gaps, study from the supplied material, and rehearse decisions under time pressure. Your answers shape what Master Coach recommends next.

  • Follow a weekly plan built around your available time.
  • Ask questions grounded in the course sources.
  • Practise realistic configuration and process scenarios.
  • Review weak concepts before your next mock assessment.

Assessment formats vary by certification. Confirm the current format and requirements on SAP Learning before booking your exam.

Course coverage

Certification tracks in this course

Select a certification to view its syllabus.

C_ARP2PSAP Certified - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba ProcurementDomains5Objectives18Concepts30View syllabusHide syllabus
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PROC-1

Solution Architecture and Implementation Lifecycle

3 objectives
  1. PROC-1.1Evaluate solution fit and implementation scope
    • Fit-to-Standard Analysis
    • Delta Design and Product Backlog
  2. PROC-1.2Design realm and configuration governance
    • Baseline Configuration and Template Realms
    • Configuration Governance
  3. PROC-1.3Plan validation, deployment, and operational transition
    • Configuration Governance
    • Solution Validation and Transition
PROC-2

Buying and Guided Buying Processes

4 objectives
  1. PROC-2.1Model the requisition-to-order lifecycle
    • Requisition Lifecycle
    • Purchase Order Lifecycle
  2. PROC-2.2Configure approval and policy controls
    • Approval Flow
    • Procurement Policy Controls
  3. PROC-2.3Configure the Guided Buying experience
    • Procurement Policy Controls
    • Guided Buying Experience
    • Tactical Sourcing Touch Levels
  4. PROC-2.4Design material and service purchasing scenarios
    • Purchasing Content Channels
    • Service Procurement
PROC-3

Catalogs, Master Data, and Administration

3 objectives
  1. PROC-3.1Administer catalogs and content quality
    • Catalog Subscriptions and Formats
    • Catalog Quality Governance
  2. PROC-3.2Configure organizational and accounting foundations
    • Organizational and Accounting Master Data
    • Accounting Defaulting
  3. PROC-3.3Apply roles, permissions, and administrative controls
    • Configuration Governance
    • Role-Based Access Through Groups
    • Bulk Data Maintenance
PROC-4

Receiving, Invoicing, and Reconciliation

4 objectives
  1. PROC-4.1Configure receiving and service confirmation
    • Service Procurement
    • Receiving Controls
  2. PROC-4.2Design invoice channels and matching controls
    • Receiving Controls
    • Invoice Channels and Matching
  3. PROC-4.3Configure and resolve invoice exceptions
    • Invoice Exceptions and Tolerances
    • Invoice Exception Overrides
  4. PROC-4.4Trace reconciliation through payment preparation
    • Invoice Reconciliation and Payment Request
    • System-of-Record Responsibility
PROC-5

Integration and Data Flow

4 objectives
  1. PROC-5.1Distinguish integration methods and responsibilities
    • Integration Method and Protocol
    • System-of-Record Responsibility
  2. PROC-5.2Map master and transactional data flows
    • Organizational and Accounting Master Data
    • Master and Transactional Data Flow
  3. PROC-5.3Design SAP ERP and multi-ERP integration
    • Master and Transactional Data Flow
    • Managed Gateway Integration
    • Multi-ERP Deployment
  4. PROC-5.4Configure supplier-network document exchange
    • Purchase Order Lifecycle
    • SAP Business Network Routing
Explore concept graph30 concepts · 12 prerequisite links
Fit-to-Standard AnalysisDelta Design and Product BacklogBaseline Configuration and Template RealmsConfiguration GovernanceSolution Validation and TransitionRequisition LifecyclePurchase Order LifecycleApproval FlowProcurement Policy ControlsGuided Buying ExperienceTactical Sourcing Touch LevelsPurchasing Content ChannelsService ProcurementCatalog Subscriptions and FormatsCatalog Quality GovernanceOrganizational and Accounting Master DataAccounting DefaultingRole-Based Access Through GroupsBulk Data MaintenanceReceiving ControlsInvoice Channels and MatchingInvoice Exceptions and TolerancesInvoice Exception OverridesInvoice Reconciliation and Payment RequestIntegration Method and ProtocolMaster and Transactional Data FlowManaged Gateway IntegrationMulti-ERP DeploymentSAP Business Network RoutingSystem-of-Record Responsibility

Prerequisite relationships

  1. Guided Buying ExperienceTactical Sourcing Touch LevelsRequired
  2. Integration Method and ProtocolManaged Gateway IntegrationHelpful
  3. Master and Transactional Data FlowMulti-ERP DeploymentRequired
  4. Organizational and Accounting Master DataAccounting DefaultingRequired
  5. Configuration GovernanceSolution Validation and TransitionHelpful
  6. Invoice Exceptions and TolerancesInvoice Exception OverridesRequired
  7. System-of-Record ResponsibilitySAP Business Network RoutingHelpful
  8. Fit-to-Standard AnalysisDelta Design and Product BacklogRequired
  9. Invoice Channels and MatchingInvoice Reconciliation and Payment RequestRequired
  10. Requisition LifecyclePurchase Order LifecycleRequired
  11. Catalog Subscriptions and FormatsCatalog Quality GovernanceHelpful
  12. Procurement Policy ControlsGuided Buying ExperienceHelpful
C_ARSORSAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba SourcingDomains5Objectives20Concepts30View syllabusHide syllabus
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SRC-1

Sourcing Solution and Project Management

4 objectives
  1. SRC-1.1Position SAP Ariba Sourcing capabilities
    • Sourcing Solution Boundaries
    • Sourcing Integration Flow
  2. SRC-1.2Select project and request structures
    • Sourcing Project Structures
    • Template Governance
  3. SRC-1.3Configure project workflow and collaboration
    • Project Workflow
    • Project Teams and Access
  4. SRC-1.4Govern project and event templates
    • Template Governance
    • Sourcing Generation and Feature Applicability
SRC-2

Event and Auction Design

5 objectives
  1. SRC-2.1Select an event or auction strategy
    • Event Type Selection
    • Market Feedback
  2. SRC-2.2Build event content and pricing structures
    • Event Content Model
    • Pricing and Response Design
  3. SRC-2.3Configure event rules and timing
    • Event Rules and Timing
    • Market Feedback
  4. SRC-2.4Manage participants and supplier readiness
    • Project Teams and Access
    • Participant Readiness
  5. SRC-2.5Design direct-spend material and BOM events
    • Direct-Spend Master Data
    • Material and BOM Events
    • Direct-Material Costing
SRC-3

Advanced Bidding, Evaluation, and Award

4 objectives
  1. SRC-3.1Apply advanced pricing and response tactics
    • Total-Cost Bidding
    • Bid Transformation
    • Alternative and Tiered Responses
  2. SRC-3.2Design grading and scoring models
    • Grading and Scoring
    • Team and Blind Grading
  3. SRC-3.3Analyze responses and construct award scenarios
    • Direct-Material Costing
    • Response Analysis
    • Award Scenarios and Optimization
  4. SRC-3.4Approve, award, and create follow-on outcomes
    • Award Governance and Follow-On
    • Sourcing Integration Flow
SRC-4

Event Execution and Lifecycle Management

3 objectives
  1. SRC-4.1Publish and monitor live events
    • Event Lifecycle and Status
    • Live Event Controls
  2. SRC-4.2Manage event communication and controlled changes
    • Participant Readiness
    • Live Event Controls
  3. SRC-4.3Troubleshoot event and response issues
    • Event Rules and Timing
    • Event Lifecycle and Status
    • Event Integrity Troubleshooting
SRC-5

Administration, Master Data, and Integration

4 objectives
  1. SRC-5.1Configure users, groups, and access
    • Project Teams and Access
    • Sourcing Access Administration
  2. SRC-5.2Administer sourcing master data and reusable content
    • Event Content Model
    • Sourcing Master Data and Library
  3. SRC-5.3Design upstream and downstream integrations
    • Award Governance and Follow-On
    • Sourcing Integration Flow
    • Central Procurement–Sourcing Integration
  4. SRC-5.4Apply generation- and feature-dependent configuration
    • Template Governance
    • Sourcing Generation and Feature Applicability
Explore concept graph30 concepts · 13 prerequisite links
Sourcing Solution BoundariesSourcing Project StructuresProject WorkflowProject Teams and AccessTemplate GovernanceEvent Type SelectionEvent Content ModelPricing and Response DesignEvent Rules and TimingMarket FeedbackParticipant ReadinessDirect-Spend Master DataMaterial and BOM EventsDirect-Material CostingTotal-Cost BiddingBid TransformationAlternative and Tiered ResponsesGrading and ScoringTeam and Blind GradingResponse AnalysisAward Scenarios and OptimizationAward Governance and Follow-OnEvent Lifecycle and StatusLive Event ControlsEvent Integrity TroubleshootingSourcing Access AdministrationSourcing Master Data and LibrarySourcing Integration FlowCentral Procurement–Sourcing IntegrationSourcing Generation and Feature Applicability

Prerequisite relationships

  1. Event Content ModelPricing and Response DesignRequired
  2. Sourcing Project StructuresProject WorkflowHelpful
  3. Material and BOM EventsDirect-Material CostingHelpful
  4. Project WorkflowTemplate GovernanceHelpful
  5. Grading and ScoringTeam and Blind GradingRequired
  6. Direct-Spend Master DataMaterial and BOM EventsRequired
  7. Template GovernanceSourcing Generation and Feature ApplicabilityHelpful
  8. Event Lifecycle and StatusLive Event ControlsRequired
  9. Sourcing Integration FlowCentral Procurement–Sourcing IntegrationHelpful
  10. Pricing and Response DesignBid TransformationRequired
  11. Award Scenarios and OptimizationAward Governance and Follow-OnRequired
  12. Event Rules and TimingMarket FeedbackRequired
  13. Response AnalysisAward Scenarios and OptimizationRequired
C_ARCONSAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba ContractsDomains4Objectives20Concepts30View syllabusHide syllabus
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CON-1

Contract Lifecycle and Workspace Management

4 objectives
  1. CON-1.1Select contract initiation and workspace structures
    • Contract Initiation Paths
    • Contract Workspace Types
  2. CON-1.2Manage workspace lifecycle and stakeholders
    • Contract Workspace Lifecycle
    • Contract Stakeholders and Responsibilities
    • Workspace Access Control
  3. CON-1.3Apply amendment and version controls
    • Contract Amendment Types
    • Workspace Versioning
  4. CON-1.4Monitor commitments, dates, and contract status
    • Commitment and Date Monitoring
    • Contract Phases and Tasks
CON-2

Contract Authoring, Commercial Terms, and Negotiation

6 objectives
  1. CON-2.1Design contract document structures
    • Contract Document Types
    • Contract Line Items Document
    • Operational Contract Terms
  2. CON-2.2Configure assembled-document authoring
    • Main Agreement Structure
    • Microsoft Word Style Mapping
    • Enhanced Contract Authoring
  3. CON-2.3Govern clauses and fallback language
    • Clause Library Governance
    • Alternate and Fallback Clauses
  4. CON-2.4Manage review, negotiation, approval, and signature
    • Document Review and Negotiation
    • Contract Approval and Signature
  5. CON-2.5Configure Contract Line Items Documents
    • Contract Line Items Document
    • CLID Capacity and Maintenance
  6. CON-2.6Manage commercial term changes
    • Contract Amendment Types
    • Commercial Change Routing
CON-3

Templates, Workflow, and Access Administration

4 objectives
  1. CON-3.1Design conditional contract templates
    • Contract Document Types
    • Conditional Contract Templates
  2. CON-3.2Configure phases, tasks, and approvals
    • Contract Approval and Signature
    • Contract Phases and Tasks
  3. CON-3.3Configure teams, permissions, and access controls
    • Contract Stakeholders and Responsibilities
    • Workspace Access Control
    • Contract Project Groups
  4. CON-3.4Govern template lifecycle and changes
    • Conditional Contract Templates
    • Contract Template Lifecycle
CON-4

Integration, Contract Compliance, and Source-to-Pay Context

6 objectives
  1. CON-4.1Configure operational Contract Terms
    • Contract Line Items Document
    • Operational Contract Terms
  2. CON-4.2Apply contract compliance and hierarchy controls
    • Operational Contract Terms
    • Contract Compliance Controls
  3. CON-4.3Integrate sourcing awards and contract workspaces
    • Contract Initiation Paths
    • Sourcing–Contracts Integration
  4. CON-4.4Integrate supplier information and risk
    • Workspace Access Control
    • Supplier Data and Risk Integration
  5. CON-4.5Integrate negotiated terms with operational procurement
    • Operational Contract Terms
    • Procurement Contract Integration
    • SAP S/4HANA Contract Integration
  6. CON-4.6Evaluate external contract-process integrations
    • Contract Approval and Signature
    • External Contract Services
Explore concept graph30 concepts · 14 prerequisite links
Contract Initiation PathsContract Workspace TypesContract Workspace LifecycleContract Stakeholders and ResponsibilitiesWorkspace Access ControlContract Amendment TypesWorkspace VersioningCommitment and Date MonitoringContract Document TypesMain Agreement StructureMicrosoft Word Style MappingEnhanced Contract AuthoringClause Library GovernanceAlternate and Fallback ClausesDocument Review and NegotiationContract Approval and SignatureContract Line Items DocumentCLID Capacity and MaintenanceCommercial Change RoutingConditional Contract TemplatesContract Phases and TasksContract Project GroupsContract Template LifecycleOperational Contract TermsContract Compliance ControlsSourcing–Contracts IntegrationSupplier Data and Risk IntegrationProcurement Contract IntegrationSAP S/4HANA Contract IntegrationExternal Contract Services

Prerequisite relationships

  1. Clause Library GovernanceAlternate and Fallback ClausesRequired
  2. Operational Contract TermsProcurement Contract IntegrationRequired
  3. Contract Amendment TypesCommercial Change RoutingHelpful
  4. Operational Contract TermsContract Compliance ControlsRequired
  5. Microsoft Word Style MappingEnhanced Contract AuthoringHelpful
  6. Conditional Contract TemplatesContract Template LifecycleHelpful
  7. Main Agreement StructureMicrosoft Word Style MappingRequired
  8. Contract Amendment TypesWorkspace VersioningRequired
  9. Contract Initiation PathsContract Workspace TypesHelpful
  10. Operational Contract TermsSAP S/4HANA Contract IntegrationRequired
  11. Conditional Contract TemplatesContract Phases and TasksHelpful
  12. Document Review and NegotiationContract Approval and SignatureRequired
  13. Contract Line Items DocumentCLID Capacity and MaintenanceRequired
  14. Contract Line Items DocumentOperational Contract TermsHelpful
C_ARSUMSAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP Ariba Supplier ManagementDomains6Objectives12Concepts24View syllabusHide syllabus
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Supplier Management Portfolio and Supplier Data

2 objectives
  1. SM-1.1Distinguish Supplier Management capabilities and architecture dependencies
    • Supplier Management portfolio
    • Architecture and feature applicability
  2. SM-1.2Govern supplier profiles, contacts, relationships, and sensitive data
    • Supplier 360° profile
    • Supplier data governance

Supplier Onboarding and Information Collection

2 objectives
  1. SM-2.1Design and manage supplier request and registration workflows
    • Supplier request
    • Supplier registration
  2. SM-2.2Apply modular questionnaires and certificate controls
    • Modular supplier management questionnaire
    • Supplier certificate management

Qualification, Process Projects, and Preferred Suppliers

2 objectives
  1. SM-3.1Manage qualification, disqualification, renewal, and eligibility
    • Supplier qualification
    • Qualification renewal and disqualification
  2. SM-3.2Design process projects and govern preferred status
    • Supplier management process project
    • Preferred supplier status

Supplier Performance Management

2 objectives
  1. SM-4.1Manage the SPM project lifecycle
    • SPM project lifecycle
    • SPM master documents and recurrence
  2. SM-4.2Configure and interpret surveys and scorecards
    • Supplier performance survey
    • Supplier performance scorecard

Supplier Risk and Engagement Risk

2 objectives
  1. SM-5.1Interpret supplier risk exposure and alerts
    • Supplier risk exposure
    • Supplier risk alert
  2. SM-5.2Manage control-based engagement assessments and issues
    • Control-based engagement risk assessment
    • Supplier risk issue management

Configuration, Integration, Security, and Reporting

2 objectives
  1. SM-6.1Configure templates, roles, data mappings, and integrations securely
    • Supplier management template
    • Supplier field mapping
    • Supplier data synchronization
  2. SM-6.2Build and interpret supplier-management reports
    • Supplier 360° profile
    • Supplier Management analytical reporting
Explore concept graph24 concepts · 14 prerequisite links
Supplier Management portfolioArchitecture and feature applicabilitySupplier 360° profileSupplier data governanceSupplier requestSupplier registrationModular supplier management questionnaireSupplier certificate managementSupplier qualificationQualification renewal and disqualificationSupplier management process projectPreferred supplier statusSPM project lifecycleSPM master documents and recurrenceSupplier performance surveySupplier performance scorecardSupplier risk exposureSupplier risk alertControl-based engagement risk assessmentSupplier risk issue managementSupplier management templateSupplier field mappingSupplier data synchronizationSupplier Management analytical reporting

Prerequisite relationships

  1. Supplier performance surveySupplier performance scorecardHelpful
  2. Control-based engagement risk assessmentSupplier risk issue managementHelpful
  3. Supplier risk exposureSupplier risk alertHelpful
  4. Modular supplier management questionnaireSupplier qualificationHelpful
  5. Supplier field mappingSupplier data synchronizationHelpful
  6. Supplier requestSupplier registrationHelpful
  7. Supplier 360° profileSupplier Management analytical reportingHelpful
  8. Supplier Management portfolioSupplier 360° profileHelpful
  9. Supplier qualificationQualification renewal and disqualificationRequired
  10. Modular supplier management questionnaireSupplier certificate managementRequired
  11. Supplier management templateSupplier field mappingRequired
  12. Supplier qualificationPreferred supplier statusRequired
  13. Supplier 360° profileSupplier data governanceHelpful
  14. SPM project lifecycleSPM master documents and recurrenceRequired

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