SAP C_TS452 Certification
SAP S/4HANA Sourcing & Procurement — Exam Prep
Everything you need to pass the SAP C_TS452 exam. Practice with real exam questions, timed simulations, and a full breakdown of SAP S/4HANA procurement processes — from purchase requisition to invoice verification.
What is the SAP C_TS452 certification?
The SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement (C_TS452) validates your ability to configure and execute procurement processes in SAP S/4HANA. It covers the full purchase-to-pay cycle: from purchase requisitions and RFQs to goods receipt, invoice verification, and special procurement scenarios.
The exam targets SAP functional consultants and procurement specialists who implement or support the Materials Management (MM) module in SAP S/4HANA environments. It validates both business process knowledge and hands-on configuration skills.
C_TS452 is one of the most in-demand SAP associate certifications, as every S/4HANA implementation requires procurement expertise — from organizational setup to supplier master data, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
Exam format
| Exam code | C_TS452_2021 |
| Questions | 80 questions |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Passing score | 65% (≈ 52/80 correct answers) |
| Question types | Single-choice & multiple-choice |
| Language | English, German, Japanese, Chinese |
| Delivery | Online proctored (from home) or test center |
| Validity | Certificate does not expire |
Exam syllabus — topic areas
The C_TS452 exam tests 7 topic areas. Weights are approximate based on the official SAP exam blueprint.
Organizational Structure in Procurement
~20%- Company code, plant, storage location hierarchy
- Purchasing organization and purchasing group setup
- Assignment of purchasing org to company code and plant
Master Data
~18%- Material master views relevant to procurement (MRP, Purchasing, Storage)
- Supplier (vendor) master data and partner functions
- Purchasing info records, source lists, and quota arrangements
Purchase Requisitions & RFQ
~15%- Manual and automatic PR creation
- Request for Quotation (RFQ) and quotation comparison
- Conversion of PR to Purchase Order
Purchase Orders & Contracts
~15%- PO types: standard, blanket, framework
- Outline agreements: contracts and scheduling agreements
- Release strategies and approval workflows
Goods Receipt & Inventory Management
~12%- GR posting against PO and GR/IR account clearing
- Stock types: unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked
- Physical inventory procedures and goods movements
Logistics Invoice Verification (LIV)
~12%- Invoice posting and 3-way match (PO / GR / Invoice)
- Credit memos and invoice blocking
- Automatic settlement and ERS (Evaluated Receipt Settlement)
Special Procurement Processes
~8%- Subcontracting: sending components to vendor
- Consignment: supplier-owned stock at plant
- Third-party and stock transport orders (STO)
Practice under real exam conditions
80 questions · 180-minute countdown · Randomized question order · Full explanations revealed after submission — exactly like the real C_TS452.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the SAP C_TS452 exam?
The SAP C_TS452 exam contains 80 questions — a mix of single-choice and multiple-choice. For multiple-choice questions, you must select all correct answers to score the point. Partial credit is not given.
What is the passing score for SAP C_TS452?
The passing score is 65%, meaning you need approximately 52 correct answers out of 80 questions. This is a standard associate-level threshold, but the breadth of topics (org structure, master data, PO, GR, LIV, special procurement) means you need solid coverage across all areas.
What is the difference between C_TS452 and C_TS4MM?
C_TS452 is the main SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement certification for consultants. C_TS4MM is specifically designed for ERP experts already certified in SAP ECC MM who want to validate their S/4HANA knowledge — it focuses on the delta between ECC and S/4HANA. If you are new to SAP procurement, C_TS452 is the right exam.
What is the purchase-to-pay process tested in C_TS452?
The purchase-to-pay (P2P) process in SAP S/4HANA goes: Purchase Requisition → RFQ (Request for Quotation) → Purchase Order → Goods Receipt → Logistics Invoice Verification → Payment. The C_TS452 exam tests your ability to configure and execute each step, including master data setup, approval workflows, and special scenarios like subcontracting and consignment.
How do I prepare for SAP C_TS452?
The most effective approach: (1) Understand the full P2P process end-to-end. (2) Learn the organizational structure (purchasing org, purchasing group, plant assignments). (3) Practice with timed 80-question simulations to identify weak areas. (4) Focus extra time on special procurement processes — they appear frequently and catch many candidates off-guard. Aim for consistent scores above 75% before taking the real exam.
Is this preparation platform really free?
Yes — SAP Learn offers free access to practice questions and timed simulations for C_TS452. No credit card is required. Create a free account to track your progress and access the full exam simulations.