Which of the following attributes are used to define a business partner with role Driver? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.

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Options

• AFixed assignment to a vehicle resource
• BPlanning profile
• CNon-working times and absences
• DValidity period

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  93% (27)

Explanation

In SAP Transportation Management, a business partner assigned the Driver role requires attributes that define availability and time-bound validity. Non-working times and absences (C) capture when the driver is unavailable - such as days off, sick leave, or holidays - which is essential for accurate resource planning. The validity period (D) defines the date range during which the driver record is active and considered in planning, a standard attribute across time-sensitive master data records in SAP.

Fixed assignment to a vehicle (A) is incorrect because drivers in SAP TM are not statically bound to a vehicle at the master data level; vehicle assignments occur dynamically during transportation planning. Planning profile (B) is a configuration object used for scheduling and optimization settings, and is not a defining attribute of the Driver business partner role itself.

Memory tip: Think of the two "W's" - When the driver is unavailable (absences/non-working times) and While the record is valid (validity period). Both answer "for what time?" - keeping you anchored to time-based attributes and away from the planning and vehicle distractors.

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