
Exam format
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accounting Exam Format
Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accounting certification validates that the candidate possesses fundamental knowledge and proven skills in the financial accounting processes within the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition environment. This exam covers the essential configuration and operational aspects required to manage financial transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and execute period-end closing activities. As businesses migrate to private cloud environments, this certification ensures professionals can navigate the complexities of the Universal Journal, multi-ledger accounting, and integrated financial workflows. Candidates are tested on their ability to implement and manage organizational structures, master data, and various sub-ledgers effectively.
- 80 questions
- 180 min
- 65% to pass
- 7 domains
Exam facts at a glance
What we know about this exam, and where the information comes from.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Questions | 80 |
| Time limit | 180 minutes (135s per question) |
| Passing score | 65% |
| Domains | 7 |
| Level | Associate |
| Question bank here | 80 questions |
| Source | Certilum's own record — the vendor does not publish this figure |
Official domain weights
The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.
| Domain | Weight | Topics | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Ledger | 20% |
| 16 |
| Accounts Payable | 15% |
| 12 |
| Asset Accounting | 10% |
| 8 |
| Accounts Receivable | 15% |
| 12 |
| Reporting & Analytics | 10% |
| 8 |
| Period-End/Year-End Closing | 15% |
| 12 |
| Financial Accounting Overview | 15% |
| 12 |
The heaviest domain is General Ledger at 20%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.
Note from the vendor record: Same model as C_ACT: no per-exam unit price. Attempt packages: USD 230 (1 attempt, CER001 until 30-Sep-2026), USD 276 (2 attempts), USD 576 (6 attempts) and SAP Learning Hub USD 1,452/year with 4 attempts. The certification page (learning.sap.com) requires a Learning Hub subscription with attempts included. Official exam page
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