C_TS452 · ● Active · Associate · SAP
High-value entry-level certification validating hands-on Procure-to-Pay competency in SAP's strategic S/4HANA platform. Opens doors to mid-market and enterprise procurement implementation roles, particularly in manufacturing, distribution, and supply-chain intensive organizations.
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | $560 USD ( |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Questions | 80 (scenario-based multiple choice) |
| Passing | ~65% (~52/80 correct) |
| Format | Multiple choice with business-context scenarios |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE / SAP Learning Hub portal |
| Languages | English; other languages via SAP Learning Hub |
| Valid | 12 months (stay-current assessments required for ongoing status) |
| Renewal | SAP Learning Hub stay-current assessments aligned to latest S/4HANA releases |
| Prerequisites | None; recommended for mid-career procurement/supply-chain pros |
| Released | 2021 (C_TS452_2021); updated 2022, 2024 (C_TS452_2410) |
| Retiring | N/A — actively maintained |
Vendor source — SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement ↗
Official exam guide & syllabus — TS452 Official Training Course ↗ · ERPPrep Exam Syllabus ↗
About
The C_TS452 certification validates competency in SAP S/4HANA Materials Management (Procurement/Sourcing) covering the complete Procure-to-Pay cycle: vendor and material master data, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, outline agreements, goods receipt, invoice verification, and integration with finance and inventory. Launched in 2021 and actively maintained through 2024, it is positioned as the entry-level SAP procurement credential for functional consultants and power users implementing S/4HANA projects. Open to all experience levels; prized in manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceuticals, and utilities sectors.
Domain context — ERP/Procurement
Enterprise procurement orchestrates sourcing strategy, vendor relationships, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice verification, and spend analytics across the organization. The Materials Management (MM) module in SAP handles procurement master data, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, outline agreements, goods receipt, inventory movement, invoice verification, and reporting — it is mission-critical in manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service delivery organizations. S/4HANA represents the current standard for new projects; predecessor ECC systems are in long-term support but declining in adoption.
Read full deep dive — SAP Ecosystem ↗ (file not yet created)
Topics covered
Equal weighting across 10 domains (~10% each):
- Enterprise Structure & Clean Core — Org hierarchy, purchasing org configuration, master data governance
- Procurement Master Data — Vendor/material master setup, source lists, contract structures
- Purchase Requisitions — Manual and MRP-driven creation, approval workflows, prioritization
- Purchase Orders — PO types/item categories, creation from requisition/quotation, release procedures, monitoring
- Outline Agreements — Scheduling agreements, blanket orders, contract releases, target/actual analysis
- Vendor Management & Sourcing — Vendor selection, RfQ management, vendor rating, performance metrics
- Goods Receipt & Inventory — GR posting, movement types, stock management, returns
- Invoice Verification — Three-way matching (PO–GR–Invoice), variance analysis, blocked invoices
- Finance Integration — GL posting, GR/IR accounts, AP accrual, integration with FI/SD
- Procurement Reporting — PO aging, vendor dashboards, spend analysis, month-end accruals
Source: ERPPrep C_TS452 Exam Syllabus ↗
Common skills at ERP/Procurement · Associate
Shared domain skills at this level (not cert-specific):
- Core procure-to-pay transaction processing and document flows
- Vendor and material master data governance and configuration
- Purchase requisition, order, and contract lifecycle management
- Three-way matching and invoice verification procedures
- Integration with finance (payables, GL/GR-IR accounts) and inventory modules
- Vendor performance analysis and spend reporting
- Basic configuration and troubleshooting of procurement transactions
Recommended courses
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Training | TS452 — Sourcing & Procurement in S/4HANA (Academy Part II) | ~$500–$1500/year (SAP Learning Hub subscription) | ↗ |
| SAP Learning Hub | C_TS452 Certification Journey + Hands-On Labs (93 hrs) | Included in subscription | ↗ |
| ERPPrep | C_TS452 Complete Course & Study Pack | $299–$499 | ↗ |
| Udemy | SAP S/4HANA MM Sourcing & Procurement | $12–$50 (promotions) | ↗ |
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERPPrep | C_TS452 Practice Questions (300+ scenario-based) | $99–$149 | ↗ |
| Udemy | C_TS452 Sourcing & Procurement Practice Test | $12–$50 | ↗ |
| SAP Learning Hub | Official assessments (included with cert journey) | Included in subscription | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sourcing and Procurement with SAP S/4HANA (3rd Edition) | Justin Ashlock | SAP PRESS | 2024 | 978-1493224845 | ↗ |
| Materials Management with SAP S/4HANA (2nd Edition) | Jawad Akhtar | SAP PRESS | 2023 | 978-1493219957 | ↗ |
| SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement Certification Guide | SAP PRESS | SAP PRESS | 2022 | 978-1493223306 | ↗ |
All titles are current S/4HANA generation (2020+). Avoid ECC-era or pre-2020 books; architecture and data models differ significantly.
Typical job titles
SAP MM Consultant · SAP S/4HANA Procurement Functional Consultant · SAP Sourcing Consultant · Procurement Systems Analyst · Purchase-Order Specialist · Invoice Verification Specialist · Supply Chain Systems Consultant
(Titles from current job postings requiring or preferring C_TS452 or equivalent S/4HANA procurement experience.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $58,000–$209,000 (entry ~$58K–$68K; mid-career ~$82K–$130K; experienced ~$150K–$200K+) | Glassdoor ↗ · ZipRecruiter ↗ · PayScale ↗ |
| ZAR | R352,000–R937,500 annually (general SAP consultant; procurement specialists earn similar to finance specialists with 5–10% premiums for dual-module expertise MM+FI) | PayScale ZA ↗ · Glassdoor ZA ↗ |
| GBP | £75,000–£140,000 (mid-market ~£75K–£95K; senior roles £110K–£140K+) | IT Jobs Watch ↗ · Hays ↗ |
Note: Progression depends on industry vertical (manufacturing, distribution, utilities, pharma, automotive), geography, and prior ERP/procurement experience. South African demand is strong (manufacturing + distribution); dual-module expertise (MM + FI) commands negotiable premiums.
Skills validated
Cert-specific capabilities tested:
- Vendor/material master setup (classification, purchasing org, payment terms, incoterms, ordering quantities)
- Purchase requisition creation and workflows (manual, MRP-driven, approval chains)
- Purchase order types and item categories; creation from requisition/quotation/outline agreement
- Outline agreements: scheduling agreements, blanket orders, release procedures
- Purchasing conditions: pricing, discounts, surcharges, tax determination
- Goods receipt posting, movement types, stock management (unrestricted/inspection/blocked)
- Three-way matching (PO–GR–Invoice), variance analysis, blocked invoice resolution
- Finance integration: GL posting, GR/IR accounts, AP accrual
- Materials Management integration: inventory, reservations, returns
- Vendor performance analysis, PO aging, spend analysis, month-end reconciliation
- S/4HANA-specific: simplified data models, embedded analytics, clean-core governance
Related certifications
- Stacks with: C_TS4FI — SAP S/4HANA Finance ↗ · C_TS460 — SAP S/4HANA Sales ↗ (end-to-end P2P + OTC)
- Prerequisite for: SAP S/4HANA Procurement Specialist certs (higher level, forthcoming)
- Replaces: Pre-2020 SAP Materials Management (ECC) certifications
- Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview ↗ (file not yet created)
Sources
Official:
- SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
- TS452 — SAP Training Course
- ERPPrep C_TS452 Exam Syllabus
Books:
- Sourcing and Procurement with SAP S/4HANA (SAP PRESS, 2024)
- Materials Management with SAP S/4HANA (SAP PRESS, 2023)
Salary (US/ZA/UK):
- Glassdoor — SAP MM Consultant · ZipRecruiter · PayScale
- PayScale ZA · Glassdoor ZA
- IT Jobs Watch — UK SAP MM Consultant · Hays
Last verified: 2026-05-01 Parent ecosystem: SAP Ecosystem Overview (file not yet created) Parent domain: ERP/Procurement Domain (file not yet created) Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview (file not yet created)