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Key Facts: SAP SF Onboarding Exam

80

Exam Questions

SAP

66%

Passing Score

SAP

$562

Exam Fee

SAP 2026

180 min

Time Limit

SAP

2.0

Onboarding Version In Scope

SAP (1.0 deprecated)

C_THR97_2505 covers SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 in depth. The exam has 80 questions with a 180-minute time limit and a 66% passing score. It tests the Onboarding/Offboarding/Rehire process flows, RBP, MDF data collection, document and signature templates, country-specific compliance, RCM and EC integration, and Integration Center. Onboarding 1.0 is deprecated and is not in scope.

Sample SAP SF Onboarding Practice Questions

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1Which version of SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding is in scope for the C_THR97_2505 certification exam?
A.Onboarding 1.0 only
B.Onboarding 2.0 only
C.Both Onboarding 1.0 and 2.0 with equal weight
D.Legacy SuccessFactors Onboarding (SFO)
Explanation: Only Onboarding 2.0 is in scope for the C_THR97_2505 exam. SAP deprecated Onboarding 1.0 (formerly Onboarding 1.0 / SFO), and customers were required to migrate to Onboarding 2.0. The 2.0 platform is built on the Metadata Framework (MDF), uses business rules, role-based permissions including External User permissions, and the Activities and Tasks framework. Any 1.0-specific feature such as the legacy panel designer or Custom Forms is no longer correct on the current certification.
2In SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0, which framework is used to define custom data collected from new hires?
A.Custom Forms (XML-based)
B.Metadata Framework (MDF) objects
C.Provisioning Data Model
D.Picklist Center exports only
Explanation: Onboarding 2.0 uses the Metadata Framework (MDF) to define custom data collection. Implementation consultants create MDF objects (generic objects), add fields, and surface them on custom panels in the new hire flow. This is a major architectural difference from Onboarding 1.0, which used XML-based Custom Forms in the panel designer. Picklist Center manages picklist values used by MDF fields but does not define data structures itself.
3Which of the following is NOT one of the five standard Onboarding 2.0 programs?
A.New Hire Onboarding
B.Cross Boarding
C.Internal Hire
D.Performance Review Onboarding
Explanation: The five standard Onboarding 2.0 programs are New Hire Onboarding, Cross Boarding (when an employee moves between legal entities), Internal Hire, Offboarding, and Rehire. Performance Review is a separate SuccessFactors module (Performance & Goals) and is not an Onboarding 2.0 program. Implementation consultants must know which program triggers each scenario because the configurations (data collection, document templates, RBP) differ per program.
4What is the purpose of External User permissions in Onboarding 2.0?
A.To grant external auditors read access to onboarding data
B.To allow new hires to access onboarding tasks before they have an Employee Central employee record
C.To let third-party background check vendors update results
D.To allow buddies from outside the company to participate
Explanation: External User permissions allow a new hire to log in and complete onboarding tasks (signing documents, completing personal information panels, e-verification) before they exist as an Employee Central employee. The new hire is created as an External User with a specific permission group and role. Without correctly configured External User permissions, new hires receive errors when they attempt to access their onboarding portal — this is one of the most common implementation troubleshooting scenarios.
5Which Provisioning setting must be enabled to use SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0?
A.Enable Onboarding 1.0
B.Enable Onboarding (formerly Onboarding 2.0)
C.Enable Recruiting Posting only
D.Enable Compensation Calibration
Explanation: To activate Onboarding 2.0 in an instance, the Provisioning option labeled 'Enable Onboarding' (formerly named Onboarding 2.0) must be turned on, along with prerequisites such as Generic Objects, Effective Dating, MDF, and Role-Based Permissions. Enabling Onboarding 1.0 is no longer relevant since 1.0 is deprecated. Note that Provisioning changes are made by SAP-authorized partners, not customers directly, but consultants need to know which switches are required.
6In Onboarding 2.0, which feature is used to collect structured information such as dependents or emergency contacts where multiple rows are needed?
A.Custom Panel
B.Data List
C.Picklist
D.Workflow Group
Explanation: A Data List in Onboarding 2.0 is the construct used to collect multiple rows of structured data such as dependents, emergency contacts, education history, or prior employment. Data Lists are backed by MDF child objects with a parent association to the new hire's onboarding record. Custom Panels collect single-row data sets. Picklists provide selectable values within a field. Workflow Groups are an Employee Central concept and are not how multi-row Onboarding data is collected.
7Which integration is responsible for handing off candidate data from SuccessFactors Recruiting to Onboarding 2.0?
A.Manual CSV import
B.Standard internal Recruiting-to-Onboarding integration (RCM data flow)
C.Integration Center job built by the customer from scratch
D.SAP Cloud Connector batch job
Explanation: Onboarding 2.0 includes a standard internal integration that automatically transfers candidate data from SuccessFactors Recruiting (RCM) when the candidate moves to a 'Ready for Hire' status (or equivalent configurable status). This is not a custom Integration Center job — it is a built-in data flow. Implementation consultants configure field mappings between RCM and Onboarding via the standard mapping tool but do not build the integration from scratch. CSV import is only used as a fallback when Recruiting is not licensed.
8What happens to an onboarding new hire's data when they reach their start date in Onboarding 2.0?
A.The data is archived and deleted from Employee Central
B.The data is synced into Employee Central as a hire on Day 1, creating an active employee record
C.The data remains only in Onboarding and must be manually re-entered into Employee Central
D.The new hire is assigned a temporary contractor record
Explanation: On the configured start date (or earlier, depending on configuration), Onboarding 2.0 syncs the collected new hire data into Employee Central, creating an active employee record (Day 1 hire). This is the Day-1 sync. Mappings between Onboarding MDF fields and Employee Central HRIS elements are defined during implementation. Manually re-entering data would defeat the purpose of integrated onboarding. Without correct mappings, hires can fail with errors related to required EC fields not being populated from Onboarding.
9Which compliance form is required for new hires in the United States to verify identity and work authorization?
A.I-9 form
B.P45 form
C.TFN declaration
D.T4 slip
Explanation: The I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) form is required for all new hires in the United States and verifies identity and authorization to work. SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 supports configurable I-9 workflows including Section 1 (employee), Section 2 (employer), and reverification. The P45 is a UK tax form when leaving employment, the TFN declaration is Australian tax-related, and the T4 slip is a Canadian year-end tax slip. Country-specific forms are configured per legal entity in Onboarding compliance settings.
10Which framework drives the sequential set of steps a new hire completes during Onboarding 2.0?
A.Activities and Tasks
B.Provisioning Data Model
C.Position Management
D.Time Account Types
Explanation: The Activities and Tasks framework drives the sequence of steps a new hire (and other stakeholders) complete during Onboarding 2.0. An Activity groups a set of Tasks (such as 'Complete Personal Information', 'Sign Offer Letter', 'Complete I-9 Section 1'). Tasks are assigned to roles (New Hire, Manager, HR, Buddy) and tracked on the Onboarding Dashboard. Position Management is an Employee Central concept; Time Account Types relate to time off; the Provisioning Data Model defines core EC schema, not the Onboarding flow.

About the SAP SF Onboarding Exam

The SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding (C_THR97_2505) certification validates that a consultant can implement and configure SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 — the platform that handles New Hire, Cross Boarding, Internal Hire, Offboarding, and Rehire programs. The exam covers Onboarding 2.0 process flows, role-based permissions for Onboarding (including External User permissions), MDF objects and custom panels, picklists, data lists, country-specific compliance forms (I-9, W-4), document templates, DocuSign signature templates, email notifications, integration with Recruiting (RCM data hand-off), Day-1 hire sync to Employee Central, and Integration Center jobs. Onboarding 1.0 was deprecated, so this certification is exclusively focused on Onboarding 2.0.

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Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

66%

Exam / Certification Fees

$562

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

21-30%

Onboarding Process and Compliance Settings

New Hire onboarding flow, Cross Boarding, Internal Hire, country-specific compliance forms (I-9, W-4), e-signature setup, Activities and Tasks

11-20%

Role-Based Permissions for Onboarding and Offboarding

RBP for Onboarding 2.0, External User permissions, Manager/HR/Buddy/New Hire role configuration, permission group setup

11-20%

Onboarding Data Model and Custom Data Collection

MDF objects in Onboarding, custom panels, data lists, picklists, custom steps, mapping new hire data to Employee Central

11-20%

Offboarding Process

Offboarding 2.0 flows, termination, furlough, knowledge transfer, exit interview, equipment return, Position Management impacts

≤10%

Essential Features and Provisioning Settings

Provisioning enablement for Onboarding 2.0, deprecation of Onboarding 1.0, instance setup and feature activation

≤10%

Document Template Management and Email Notifications

Document templates, signature templates, DocuSign integration, email notification configuration, message templates

≤10%

Integrations with Onboarding

Integration with Recruiting (RCM data flow), Employee Central Day-1 sync, Integration Center jobs, third-party connectors

≤10%

Rehire Process with Onboarding

Rehire workflow, rehire from inactive employee, data retention, Rehire with New Employment vs Rehire to Existing

Preparing for the SAP SF Onboarding Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 66%
  • Exam length: 100 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: $562 Official sources

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SAP SF Onboarding: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the difference between Onboarding 1.0 and 2.0 — 1.0 is deprecated, and 2.0 is built on MDF, business rules, and the Activities and Tasks framework. Anything 1.0-specific (Custom Forms, panel designer XML, super admin) is wrong on the current exam
2Practice configuring External User permissions — new hires need access to complete onboarding tasks before they have an Employee Central employee ID, and this is a frequent troubleshooting scenario
3Understand the five Onboarding 2.0 programs: New Hire, Cross Boarding, Internal Hire, Offboarding, and Rehire. Know which program triggers automatically from Recruiting, which can be manually started, and how Position Management interacts with each
4Learn document template configuration deeply — including signature templates with DocuSign, country-specific compliance documents (I-9, W-4 for US), and how email notifications attach generated documents
5Study the Recruiting-to-Onboarding-to-Employee-Central data flow including the role of Integration Center, the Day-1 hire sync, and how custom data collected in Onboarding maps into Employee Central via MDF objects and business rules

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding certification?

The C_THR97_2505 certification validates that an implementation consultant can configure and deploy SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0 — the platform that handles New Hire, Cross Boarding, Internal Hire, Offboarding, and Rehire processes. The certification covers role-based permissions, MDF data collection, custom panels, document and signature templates, country-specific compliance forms, and integration with Recruiting and Employee Central.

How many questions are on the C_THR97_2505 exam and what is the passing score?

The C_THR97_2505 exam has 80 questions to be completed in 180 minutes (3 hours). The passing score is 66%. Questions are multiple-choice and some have multiple correct answers. The 2505 release reflects the May 2025 SAP SuccessFactors release and is current for 2026 candidates.

Is Onboarding 1.0 still in scope for the C_THR97_2505 exam?

No. SAP SuccessFactors Onboarding 1.0 has been deprecated and is no longer maintained. The C_THR97_2505 exam is exclusively focused on Onboarding 2.0, which uses MDF objects, business rules, the Activities and Tasks framework, and modern role-based permissions including External User permissions for new hires before their start date.

How should I prepare for the C_THR97_2505 exam?

SAP recommends completing the THR97 training course through SAP Learning Hub or an authorized partner. Hands-on configuration experience with Onboarding 2.0 in a sandbox or project environment is strongly beneficial — particularly with custom panels, data lists, document templates, RBP for External Users, and the Recruiting-to-Onboarding-to-Employee-Central data flow. Our 100 free practice questions cover all eight C_THR97_2505 topic areas.