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Cognizant SAP MM Consultant Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 12 Jun 2024

6 Interview questions

A SAP MM Consultant was asked
Q. What is subcontracting?
Ans. 

Sub contracting is the process of assigning part of the work or the entire work to another party outside the organization.

  • Sub contracting involves outsourcing a specific task or project to a third party.

  • The third party is responsible for completing the work as per the agreed terms and conditions.

  • Sub contracting can help organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and access specialized skills.

  • Examples of sub c...

A SAP MM Consultant was asked
Q. What is a credit memo?
Ans. 

A credit memo is a document issued by a seller to a buyer, reducing the amount owed by the buyer for goods or services.

  • It is used to correct errors in invoices or to provide refunds to customers.

  • It shows the amount credited to the buyer's account and the reason for the credit.

  • Credit memos are typically issued when there are discrepancies in pricing, quantity, or quality of goods received.

  • They are important for mai...

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A SAP MM Consultant was asked
Q. What is the P2P process?
Ans. 

P2P process stands for Procure-to-Pay process, which involves all steps from requisition to payment for goods or services.

  • Includes requisitioning, sourcing, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment

  • Involves creating purchase orders, receiving goods, approving invoices, and making payments

  • Ensures proper controls and compliance throughout the entire process

A SAP MM Consultant was asked
Q. What are scheduling agreements?
Ans. 

Scheduling agreements are long-term agreements with vendors for the supply of materials or services.

  • Scheduling agreements outline the terms and conditions for the supply of materials or services over a specified period of time.

  • They can include details such as delivery schedules, pricing, and quantities to be supplied.

  • Scheduling agreements help in planning and managing procurement activities efficiently.

  • Example: A ...

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A SAP MM Consultant was asked
Q. What is the difference between S4HANA and ECC?
Ans. 

SAP S/4HANA is the next-generation business suite from SAP, built on the advanced in-memory platform, while ECC is the traditional ERP system.

  • SAP S/4HANA is built on the SAP HANA platform, providing real-time analytics and processing capabilities, while ECC is not.

  • SAP S/4HANA offers a simplified data model and user interface, enabling faster decision-making and innovation, while ECC has a more complex data model a...

A SAP MM Consultant was asked
Q. Support project L1to L4 How many times slove the issues
Ans. 

The number of times issues are solved in support project L1 to L4 varies depending on the complexity and frequency of issues.

  • The number of times issues are solved can range from a few times to multiple times per day

  • It is important to track the number of times issues are solved to identify trends and areas for improvement

  • Examples of issues that may need to be solved multiple times include system errors, data discre...

Cognizant SAP MM Consultant Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
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Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is difference between S4 hana and ECC
  • Ans. 

    SAP S/4HANA is the next-generation business suite from SAP, built on the advanced in-memory platform, while ECC is the traditional ERP system.

    • SAP S/4HANA is built on the SAP HANA platform, providing real-time analytics and processing capabilities, while ECC is not.

    • SAP S/4HANA offers a simplified data model and user interface, enabling faster decision-making and innovation, while ECC has a more complex data model and us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are scheduling agreement
  • Ans. 

    Scheduling agreements are long-term agreements with vendors for the supply of materials or services.

    • Scheduling agreements outline the terms and conditions for the supply of materials or services over a specified period of time.

    • They can include details such as delivery schedules, pricing, and quantities to be supplied.

    • Scheduling agreements help in planning and managing procurement activities efficiently.

    • Example: A compa...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - NA

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. P2P cycle, implementation , subcontract, support project
  • Q2. P2P cycle procurement,RFQ, inventory management,
  • Q3. Support project L1to L4 How many times slove the issues
  • Ans. 

    The number of times issues are solved in support project L1 to L4 varies depending on the complexity and frequency of issues.

    • The number of times issues are solved can range from a few times to multiple times per day

    • It is important to track the number of times issues are solved to identify trends and areas for improvement

    • Examples of issues that may need to be solved multiple times include system errors, data discrepanci...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Vendor table,mrp&cbp
Interview experience
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Excellent
Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Result
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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What is sub contracting
  • Ans. 

    Sub contracting is the process of assigning part of the work or the entire work to another party outside the organization.

    • Sub contracting involves outsourcing a specific task or project to a third party.

    • The third party is responsible for completing the work as per the agreed terms and conditions.

    • Sub contracting can help organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency, and access specialized skills.

    • Examples of sub contra...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is p2p process
  • Ans. 

    P2P process stands for Procure-to-Pay process, which involves all steps from requisition to payment for goods or services.

    • Includes requisitioning, sourcing, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment

    • Involves creating purchase orders, receiving goods, approving invoices, and making payments

    • Ensures proper controls and compliance throughout the entire process

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is credi memo
  • Ans. 

    A credit memo is a document issued by a seller to a buyer, reducing the amount owed by the buyer for goods or services.

    • It is used to correct errors in invoices or to provide refunds to customers.

    • It shows the amount credited to the buyer's account and the reason for the credit.

    • Credit memos are typically issued when there are discrepancies in pricing, quantity, or quality of goods received.

    • They are important for maintain...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident in interview

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Explain your porject
  • Ans. 

    Implemented SAP MM module for a manufacturing firm, optimizing procurement and inventory management processes.

    • Conducted requirement gathering sessions with stakeholders to understand procurement needs.

    • Configured material master data, including purchasing info records and source lists.

    • Streamlined the purchase order process, reducing cycle time by 20%.

    • Integrated SAP MM with other modules like SD and FI for seamless data ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your ambition

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - please ask mi my project information

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Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Have you worked on RFP
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have worked on RFPs in my previous roles.

    • I have experience in responding to RFPs from clients.

    • I have worked on creating proposals and presentations for RFPs.

    • I have collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather information and create RFP responses.

    • I have also reviewed and evaluated RFPs from potential vendors.

    • For example, in my previous role at XYZ Company, I was responsible for leading the RFP response proc...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Have you managed team

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. What is CI/CD pipeline, and why it is needed?
  • Ans. 

    CI/CD pipeline is a process of continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment of software.

    • CI/CD pipeline automates the software delivery process

    • It helps in detecting and fixing bugs early in the development cycle

    • It ensures that the software is always in a releasable state

    • It reduces the time between writing code and deploying it to production

    • Examples of CI/CD tools include Jenkins, Travis CI, and CircleCI

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How did you implement Automation in your last organization?
  • Q3. What is jenkinsfile?
  • Ans. 

    Jenkinsfile is a text file that defines the entire build process for a Jenkins pipeline.

    • Jenkinsfile is written in Groovy syntax

    • It can be stored in a version control system like Git

    • It allows for defining stages, steps, and conditions for a pipeline

    • Jenkinsfile can be executed on any Jenkins instance

    • Example: pipeline { agent { docker 'maven:3-alpine' } stages { stage('Build') { steps { sh 'mvn -B -DskipTests clean package...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How would you connect the machine in private subnet?
  • Ans. 

    To connect a machine in a private subnet, use a bastion host or VPN.

    • Set up a bastion host in the public subnet to act as a gateway.

    • Use SSH tunneling or RDP to connect to the bastion host.

    • From the bastion host, connect to the machine in the private subnet.

    • Alternatively, set up a VPN to securely connect to the private subnet.

    • Configure the security group and network ACLs to allow the necessary traffic.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. How can you verfiy/check/validate your Ansible playbooks?
  • Ans. 

    Ansible playbooks can be verified/validated using various tools and techniques.

    • Use Ansible's built-in syntax checker 'ansible-playbook --syntax-check'

    • Use Ansible's 'ansible-lint' tool to check for best practices and potential issues

    • Use 'ansible-playbook --check' to simulate playbook execution without making changes

    • Use 'ansible-playbook --diff' to show the differences between the current and desired state

    • Use 'ansible-pl...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is inventory,roles,variable in ansible?
  • Ans. 

    Inventory is a list of hosts where Ansible runs tasks. Roles are reusable collections of tasks, files, and templates. Variables are used to store data.

    • Inventory is a file or directory containing a list of hosts or groups of hosts

    • Roles are used to organize tasks, files, and templates into reusable collections

    • Variables are used to store data that can be used across multiple tasks and roles

    • Example: inventory file can cont...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How to add user in Jenkins?
  • Ans. 

    Adding a user in Jenkins

    • Go to Jenkins dashboard and click on 'Manage Jenkins'

    • Click on 'Manage Users' and then 'Create User'

    • Fill in the user details and click 'Create User'

    • Assign the necessary permissions to the user

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is Maven? Diff B/W Install and Deploy
  • Ans. 

    Maven is a build automation tool used for Java projects. Install is for local repository, deploy is for remote repository.

    • Maven is used to manage dependencies and build Java projects

    • Install command installs the project's artifact (jar, war, etc.) to the local repository

    • Deploy command uploads the artifact to a remote repository

    • Install is used during development, deploy is used for distribution

    • Example: 'mvn install' inst...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on what your actual troubleshooting(its your achivements), something ordinary thing which you did to find out a solution. No need to fake be original.

Skills evaluated in this interview

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Mostly the questions were about my current project and my roles.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My advice : always make sure to ask if you will be assigned to a project directly after your joining, or if you will be on bench.
Are these interview questions helpful?

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Aug 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Standard Coding questing

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Core java, java 8 features, collections, Exception handling

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare for Datastructures and Algorithms .

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Scd type 2
  • Q2. Questions on how to give conditions between sessions to run after first session succeeded
  • Ans. 

    Use task scheduling or conditional statements to run subsequent sessions after successful completion of first session.

    • Use task scheduler like cron job to schedule subsequent sessions

    • Use conditional statements like if-else to check for success of first session before running subsequent sessions

    • Use try-catch block to handle any errors in first session and prevent subsequent sessions from running

    • Pass success/failure statu...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - There are 3 rounds 2 are technology rounds 3rd round is HR ROUND ZOOM VIDEO CALL ALL. MODERATE INTERVIEW NOT TOO CRITICAL. OK TO DO

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Question was asked to me regarding project which u have worked on.
  • Q2. How to configure jms, queues ?
  • Ans. 

    JMS and queues can be configured by defining connection factories, destinations, and message listeners.

    • Define a connection factory for the JMS provider

    • Define a destination (queue or topic) for sending and receiving messages

    • Configure message listeners to receive and process messages

    • Example: In Apache ActiveMQ, create a connection factory and queue using the web console or configuration files

    • Example: In Spring Boot, conf...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. How to take thread dump
  • Ans. 

    Thread dump can be taken using various tools and commands.

    • Using jstack command in Java

    • Using kill -3 command in Unix/Linux

    • Using VisualVM tool

    • Using Eclipse MAT tool

    • Thread dump can help in identifying thread deadlock and performance issues

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Memory allocation

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Go through project deeply and throwly

Skills evaluated in this interview

Cognizant Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Cognizant SAP MM Consultant interview?
Cognizant interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the Cognizant interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Cognizant SAP MM Consultant interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Cognizant. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Cognizant expect are SAP MM, Material Management, SAP MM Module, SAP MM Implementation and Configuration.
What are the top questions asked in Cognizant SAP MM Consultant interview?

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