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SAP C_THR86_2505 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | SAP |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP SuccessFactors Compensation |
| Exam Number: | C_THR86_2505 |
| Passing Score: | 67% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | $500 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | SAP Certified Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Solutions SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Implementation |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice (Single Answer), Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers), True/False |
| Real Exam Qty: | 80 |
| Recommended Training: | SAP Learning Hub - SuccessFactors Compensation |
| Exam Registration: | SAP Certification Hub |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing center |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors HR and compensation processes |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-sap-successfactors-compensation |
SAP C_THR86_2505 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Compensation Worksheets | 10% - 15% | - Worksheet behavior and validation - Template design and configuration - Column definitions and calculations |
| Integration & Implementation Testing | < 10% | - Troubleshooting and verification - Implementation validation and testing - Integration with SAP Employee Central |
| Compensation Plan Guidelines | 12% - 16% | - Guideline rules and formulas - Eligibility configuration - Budgeting parameters setup |
| Permissions & Security | 8% - 12% | - Role-based permission management - Group and permission roles configuration - Access control for forms and fields |
| Data Import & Tables | 8% - 12% | - Lookup tables and business rules - Employee data mapping and loading - Import compensation-related tables |
| Plan Settings & Cycle Administration | 10% - 15% | - Plan general configurations - Planner hierarchy and eligibility - Cycle setup and timeline |
| Reports & Workflows | 8% - 12% | - Standard reporting setup - Executive review configuration - Route maps and approval workflows |
| Compensation Statements | 8% - 12% | - Output and distribution settings - Statement template design - Content and formatting configuration |
SAP C_THR86_2505 Exam: Everything You Wanted to Ask
The C_THR86_2505 exam is the official SAP exam for SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP SuccessFactors Compensation. Passing it earns you the SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP SuccessFactors Compensation credential, which sits at the Associate level. It is also connected to SAP Certified Associate - SAP SuccessFactors Solutions, SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Implementation, so what you learn carries over if you plan to pursue those paths as well. Employers treat the certification as verified proof of skill, which is why structured preparation with ExamCost's practice questions pays off.
The C_THR86_2505 exam contains 80 questions, and the time limit is 180 minutes. Translate that into a pacing plan before exam day: know roughly how long you can afford per item, flag anything that stalls you, and circle back at the end instead of burning minutes. Two or three full timed sessions in ExamCost's test engine will teach you that rhythm far better than untimed reading ever will.
The passing score for the C_THR86_2505 exam is 67%, and the official registration fee is $500 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee again in full for a retake, so treat self-assessment as part of the budget: run ExamCost's practice questions under timed conditions and only book your seat once your scores sit comfortably above the passing bar.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors HR and compensation processes Eligibility details can change, so before you register, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page: https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-sap-successfactors-compensation.
You can book the C_THR86_2505 exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery method: Online proctored or onsite testing center.
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The official SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP SuccessFactors Compensation blueprint is organized into 8 domains. The leading areas are:
- Compensation Plan Guidelines — 12% - 16% of the exam
- Reports & Workflows — 8% - 12% of the exam
- Compensation Worksheets — 10% - 15% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown with every subtopic, see the Exam Topics outline above.
SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP SuccessFactors Compensation Sample Questions:
Your customer has part-time full-time employees. You notice that for part-time employees, their compa-ratio in EC is different than in Compensation. What do you configure in the system to have it calculate the correct compa-ratio take into account the FTE?
- A. Add values in the EC Pay Range object to align with each FTE.
- B. Set the XML attribute isActualSalaryImported to True in the compensation plan template ensure standard FTE field is used.
- C. Set the XML attribute isActualSalary Imported to False in the compensation plan template ensure standard FTE field is used.
- D. Create a custom Amount column to store FTE rather than using the standard FTE column.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following Permissions is NOT recommended to be given to all HRBPs who are supporting a Salary Review Process?
- A. Executive Review Export Permissions
- B. Compensation Management Permissions
- C. Report Permissions
- D. Executive Review Edit Permissions
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Which of the following are features of the clean core dashboard? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A. Customers can use the dashboard in the dev, test, production tenants.
- B. Customers can grant access to the dashboard to partners.
- C. It can be used in all SAP S/4HANA Cloud editions.
- D. It can be accessed by using SAP For Me.
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
How can the compRating field be used to enhance the compensation worksheet? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.
- A. It allows for performance form rating overrides.
- B. It allows for performance ratings to use a different rating scale.
- C. It allows a second rating field for guidelines.
- D. It allows ratings to be entered directly on the planning worksheet for those employees who do NOT have a performance form.
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
A customer's salary process has a Final Review step at the end of the route map during which the reward team reviews the recommendations that have been made to ensure budget spend meets limits. The merit guideline is based upon performance rating, compa-ratio, two custom fields, Country Job Family. The customer wishes that the merit increase is reset to the default when the Country changes for an employee, but NOT when the Job Family changes. How can this requirement be met?
- A. Set the Force Default On Custom Column Change option within guidelines to Yes.
*Make sure the Country Job Family columns are both reloadable. - B. Set the Force Default On Rating Change option within guidelines to Yes.
*Make sure the Country column is reloadable Job Family is not. - C. Set the Force Default On Custom Column Change option within guidelines to Yes.
*Make sure the Country column is reloadable Job Family is not. - D. Ensure the default value for all merit guidelines is non-zero.
*Make sure the Country Job Family columns are both reloadable.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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