Sales-Admn-202 Salesforce Certified CPQ Administrator Questions and Answers

 Issue Context:

Not all Quote Lines are generating Opportunity Product records during the Amendment process.

 Possible Causes:

A. Net Total = 0:

Salesforce CPQ does not create Opportunity Products for Quote Lines with a Net Total of zero.

D. Exclude from Opportunity:

If the Product has the Exclude from Opportunity checkbox set to TRUE, it prevents Opportunity Product creation.

 Steps to Investigate:

Verify the Net Total of the Quote Lines.

Check the Product configuration for the Exclude from Opportunity setting.

 Validation:

Update the relevant fields and test the Amendment process to ensure all eligible Quote Lines generate Opportunity Products.

 Scenario:

Multiple Approval Chains appear in Advanced Approvals, and the order of completion depends on the Final Approval Step value.

 Behavior:

Advanced Approvals prioritizes chains based on their Final Approval Step value, processing the chain with the lowest value first.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Approval Chains are not completed independently but follow the step order.

B: The display order on the screen does not determine completion order.

C: Lowest Approval Step applies to individual steps, not the entire chain.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Approval Chains and step prioritization are detailed in Advanced Approvals Configuration ​.

 Scenario:

The Create Order button generates an Order with half the Quote Lines, and the Ordered checkbox is selected.

 Outcome:

When the Ordered checkbox is checked, remaining Quote Lines are eligible for a new Order. A second Order will be generated for the remaining lines.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: An Order without Order Products is invalid in this scenario.

C: No error is thrown because multiple Orders are allowed from the Quote.

D: Existing Orders are not updated with new Quote Lines.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The behavior of the Create Order button is detailed in CPQ Order Management documentation ​.

 Requirement Overview:

A user must have the ability to approve any approval request, regardless of who the request is assigned to.

 Solution:

Granting the Modify All Data permission provides administrative privileges across all Salesforce objects, including the ability to approve any approval request in Advanced Approvals.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the user’s Profile or Permission Set.

Add the Modify All Data permission.

Save and test the user’s ability to approve any request.

 Validation:

Confirm the user can approve approval requests without assignment restrictions.

 Evaluation Order Logic:

Calculator Evaluation Events determine when a rule is executed:

On Initialization: Executes before other events.

Before Calculate: Executes before the calculation phase.

On Calculate: Executes during the calculation phase.

Evaluation Order: Within the same event phase, rules execute based on their Evaluation Order (lower numbers execute first).

 Why Rule B Executes First:

Rule B uses the On Initialization event, which precedes all other events, regardless of the Evaluation Order.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A, B, and C: Rules with Before Calculate or On Calculate events execute after On Initialization.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Pricing rule evaluation is covered in the CPQ Pricing Logic Guidelines ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Sales reps need to know when manual overrides on a Discount Schedule will remain unaffected by Admin updates.

 Key Behavior:

When the Save or Quick Save button is clicked, the manual override is committed, and the Discount Schedule changes made by the Admin will not affect it.

 Validation:

Test the behavior by manually overriding a discount, saving the Quote, and confirming that Admin updates to the Discount Schedule do not impact the saved Quote.

For the Fulfillment team’s requirement, Order Item dates need to reflect the order creation date rather than Quote Line start dates. Option C achieves this by using Process Builder to set the Order Product Date to "Today" upon record creation, overriding any inherited Quote Line dates. For the Account Management team’s requirement, all items from one order must appear on a single contract. Option A accomplishes this by setting the Contracting Method on the Order to "Single Contract," ensuring all order products are grouped under one contract regardless of subscription terms. Option B (Default Order Start Date) is a package-level setting that doesn’t directly apply to individual order items. Option D (Quote Contracting Method) affects quote-to-contract mapping but doesn’t ensure order-based consolidation. Salesforce CPQ documentation supports these configurations for date and contract control.

 Requirement:

Apply different uplift rates to Product Families X and Y upon renewal.

 Solution Steps:

Option A: Set the Renewal Uplift Rate on each Subscription record for Product Families X and Y.

Option C: Configure the Account’s Renewal Pricing Method as "Uplift" to enable uplift calculations during renewal.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B and D: These options fail to apply the correct rates at the Subscription or Product Family level.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Uplift rates and Renewal Pricing methods are outlined in CPQ Renewal Configuration Guidelines ​.

UESTION NO: 83

Users at Universal Containers want to know how Approval requests will be routed prior to submitting a Quote for approval.

How can the admin meet this requirement?

A. Using Native Approvals, build a custom Visualforce Page to display the Approval Process for the Quote.

B. Using Advanced Approvals, place the Preview Approval button on the Quote page layout.

C. Using Advanced Approvals, build a custom Visualforce Page to display the Approval Chains for the Quote.

D. Using Native Approvals, build a custom button to display the approval matrix to users.

Answer: B

 Requirement:

Sales reps need visibility into the Approval Chain before submitting a Quote for approval.

 Solution:

The Preview Approval button in Advanced Approvals allows users to view the Approval Chain directly from the Quote page.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A and C: Building custom Visualforce pages is unnecessary with Advanced Approvals.

D: Native Approvals do not offer a built-in preview feature.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Advanced Approvals functionality, including the Preview Approval button, is detailed in CPQ Approval Configuration ​.

 Real-Time Calculation:

The Calculate Immediately field in CPQ ensures that pricing calculations occur automatically when changes are made in the Quote Line Editor without requiring manual saving.

 Field Behavior:

Enabling this field configures CPQ to detect changes to the Partner Discount or other relevant fields and trigger real-time recalculations.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuration settings for real-time pricing calculations are documented in the Pricing and Calculation Package Settings .

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers wants to update the Quantity of a specific Product in the Quote Line Editor via a Price Rule.

The Price Rule should target only this specific Product.

 Key Mechanism:

Use a Price Condition on the Price Rule to evaluate a Quote Line field that uniquely identifies the Product (e.g., Product Code or Product Name).

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Price Rule.

Add a Price Condition:

Field: Select a field from the Quote Line that identifies the Product.

Operator: Equals.

Value: Enter the unique value (e.g., Product Code or Name).

Configure the Price Action to update the Quantity field.

 Validation:

Test the rule by adding the specific Product to a Quote and confirming that the rule updates its Quantity as expected.

 Potential Causes:

Component Checkbox: Products marked as Components are typically excluded from being directly selectable in the Product Selection screen unless part of a bundle .

Search Filter: Custom Search Filters on the Add Products button limit the display of products based on criteria such as product attributes or field values.

 Excluded Reasons:

Hidden Checkbox: This is generally used to hide products from the Quote Line Editor, not the Product Selection screen.

Custom Action Condition: While these can limit the Add Products button's visibility, they do not directly affect individual product visibility.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference Points:

Documentation on Product Selection Behavior and Search Filters confirms these behaviors ​.

To set a dynamic default value for a Configuration Attribute when the configuration page loads, automation must populate the associated Product Option field automatically. Option A uses a Flow to update the Product Option field tied to the Configuration Attribute, triggered upon record creation (e.g., when the Quote Line is initiated), ensuring the value is set dynamically at page load. Option B (Price Rule) requires manual user action ("Apply Rules"), which doesn’t meet the "moment the page loads" requirement. Option C (Quote formula field) isn’t directly supported as a default source for Configuration Attributes without additional customization. Option D (Quote Line field with Price Rule) lacks real-time dynamism and alignment with page load timing. Salesforce CPQ documentation highlights Flows as a robust solution for dynamic defaults.

 Dynamic Features:

A Dynamic Feature allows administrators to automatically update or populate Product Options for a bundle based on defined rules and conditions.

 Filter Product Rules:

Applying a Filter Product Rule ensures that only relevant or newly available products appear as options for the bundle. This reduces manual maintenance while keeping the bundle dynamic.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Dynamic Features and Filter Product Rules are part of advanced bundling techniques documented under Product Configuration ​.

 Scenario:

Product A has no Subscription Pricing, while Product B uses Percent of Total with a shared category.

During renewal, Product A has a Net Total of zero.

 Reason:

When the Renewal Model is set to Asset-Based, only assets tied to the Contract are included in the renewal.

Since Product A has no Subscription Pricing, it is not treated as a subscription and thus has a Net Total of zero.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B: Product A is not pre-owned in this scenario.

C: The Include Net-New Products in Maintenance setting applies to maintenance scenarios, not standard renewals.

D: Asset Conversion determines asset behavior, not renewal totals.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Renewal behaviors with Asset-Based Models are covered in CPQ Renewal Settings Documentation ​.

In Salesforce CPQ, Product Selection Rules automatically add products to a Quote based on defined conditions. These rules typically evaluate and execute when the Quote is saved, as this triggers the full application of rules and updates to the Quote Lines. Option D aligns with this behavior—saving the Quote ensures the Conference Pass is added. Option A (Configuration Attribute selection) relates to configurator actions, not quote-level rules. Option B (Product selection) triggers option-specific rules, not quote-wide additions. Option C (Quote calculation) updates pricing, not product additions. Salesforce CPQ documentation confirms rule execution on save.

 Issue Context:

The custom field is not being updated by the Price Rule even after enabling triggers in the CPQ Package Settings.

 Root Cause:

After creating new fields or updates, the Post Install Script must be executed to register custom fields in the Calculator Referenced Fields list.

 Solution Steps:

Navigate to Setup > Installed Packages > Salesforce CPQ.

Locate the Post Install Scripts section and click Run.

Test the Price Rule again to verify that the custom field is updated correctly.

 Salesforce CPQ Documentation Reference:

Custom fields must be registered with the calculator for the Price Rule engine to interact with them properly​​.

 Behavior Explanation:

The Price Rule fails to apply correctly because formula fields used in Price Conditions are not natively supported for the first evaluation cycle.

The system requires additional recalculation to fetch and calculate the correct formula-derived value.

 Root Cause:

Price Rule evaluation relies on static field values at runtime. When formula fields are used, their values may not be immediately available due to dependency on intermediate calculations.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Salesforce documentation discourages the use of formula fields in Price Conditions for real-time calculations and recommends using static fields or Lookup Queries for consistent behavior ​.

When amending a contract in Salesforce CPQ, the net pricing of products can sometimes appear incorrect, especially when quantities are adjusted on existing subscriptions. The "Revised Quantity" field on the Subscription record is used during amendments to reflect the updated quantity of a subscription product after the amendment. If this field is set incorrectly or unexpectedly (e.g., manually or via automation), it can override the expected quantity and cause discrepancies in pricing calculations, especially for existing products. This aligns with the scenario where the issue only occurs when quantities are adjusted on existing products. Option B (Price Rule firing On Calculate) could affect pricing but typically wouldn’t target only existing products or cause quantity-specific issues unless explicitly designed to do so. Option C (Price Rule firing Before Calculate) might alter pricing but wouldn’t directly tie to quantity adjustments on amendments. Option D (Discount Schedule with Cross Order unselected) affects pricing tiers but isn’t directly related to amendment quantity adjustments. Per Salesforce CPQ documentation, the "Revised Quantity" field is a key factor in amendment scenarios impacting pricing consistency.

 Issue:

Prices are hidden on the Configure Products page due to restricted field visibility.

 Solution:

Adjust the Field-Level Security settings for the Unit Price field on the Product Option object to ensure visibility.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B: The Option Configuration Field Set affects configuration but does not control visibility.

C & D: Default Pricing Table and Price Editable settings do not impact visibility on the Configure Products page.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Managing field visibility is outlined in CPQ Field-Level Security documentation ​.

 Requirement:

Calculate the prorate multiplier when a subscription product’s End Date differs from the Quote’s End Date.

 Solution:

CPQ uses the Quote Line date (specific to the subscription product) to calculate the prorate multiplier. This ensures alignment with the subscription term.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A & D: Earliest or latest dates do not determine prorate multipliers.

B: The Quote date applies to the Quote as a whole, not individual subscription products.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Prorate multiplier calculations are outlined in Subscription Management Guidelines ​.

The order of precedence for evaluating subscription dates is as follows

(1) Quote Line,

(2) Quote Line Group, and

(3) Quote

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 Requirement:

Group products in collapsible sections based on Product Family in the Add Products page.

 Solution:

Set the Product Results Group Field Name in Additional Settings to Product Family. This groups products by their Product Family in the Add Products page.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Solution Groups apply to Quote Lines, not the Add Products page.

B: Adding fields to the Search Results Field Set does not enable grouping functionality.

C: The Product Search Plugin is unrelated to grouping.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuring product grouping is detailed in CPQ Product Search and Results Configuration ​.

To display Maintenance and Support products in separate sections, the admin must create Product Features, as features define sections in the CPQ configurator. To control the order (Support above Maintenance), the "Number" field on the Product Feature determines the sequence, with lower values appearing first. Option B correctly specifies two features (Maintenance and Support) and assigns a lower Number to the Support Feature, ensuring it displays above Maintenance. Option A relies on alphabetical ordering, which doesn’t guarantee Support above Maintenance (e.g., "M" precedes "S"). Options C and D use Product Options, which don’t create sections—only features do—and thus fail the separate-sections requirement. Salesforce CPQ documentation confirms feature ordering via the Number field.

 Requirement:

Users must view and select product options by scrolling on a single page.

 Solution Details:

Setting the Option Layout to Sections groups options into expandable/collapsible sections.

This creates a scrollable view without navigating multiple pages.

 Steps to Update:

Go to the parent Product Record.

Update the Option Layout field to Sections.

 Validation:Test the configuration in the Quote Line Editor. Options should now appear grouped by sections​​.

When a user performs a contract renewal and finds that the Price Book on the Renewal Opportunity or Quote is incorrect, the issue often arises due to the absence of a Price Book reference on the original Contract. To address this, the Renewal Pricebook ID field on the Contract must be populated. This field ensures the correct Price Book is carried over during the renewal process.

Step 1: Understand the Renewal Pricebook ID Field

Field Location: The SBQQ__RenewalPricebookId__c field is on the Contract object.

Purpose: It specifies which Price Book Salesforce CPQ should use for renewal quotes and opportunities created from the contract.

Without this field populated, Salesforce CPQ defaults to another Price Book, which can lead to inaccuracieste the Renewal Pricebook ID**

Access the Contract Record:

Navigate to the relevant Contract record in Salesforce.

Edit the Contract:

Populate the Renewal Pricebook ID field with the 18-digit Salesforce ID of the desired Price Book.

This ID corresponds to the Price Book you want Salesforce CPQ to apply during renewals.

Save the Changes:

Ensure the field is correctly updated and the changes are saved .

Step 3: **

Attempt the renewal process again by clicking Renew on the Contract.

Confirm that the Renewal Opportunity and associated Quote now reference the correct Price Book.

Step 4: Consider Automation for Future Accuracy

Automate Field Population:Use Process Builder or a Flow to automatically populate the Renewal Pricebook ID field based on the contract's associated Account or Opportunity. This reduces manual errors and ensures consistency.

Data Validation:Enforce validation rules to prevent contracts from being saved without a valid Renewal Pricebook ID .

By ensuring the Renewal Pricebook ID is coesolve the issue of incorrect Price Books during renewals and prevent similar occurrences in the future.

 Scenario:

A subscription product does not appear in the Product Selection screen during search.

 Possible Causes:

A: The Active checkbox must be TRUE for the product to appear.

D: The product requires a Pricebook Entry in the corresponding Quote’s Pricebook.

E: If the Component checkbox is TRUE, the product is treated as a bundle component, not standalone, and will not appear in search results.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

B: Cost records are unrelated to product visibility.

C: The Optional checkbox determines bundling behavior, not search visibility.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Product visibility settings are detailed in CPQ Product Selection Configuration ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Ensure the Standard Warranty (a Percent of Total product) generates an Order Product when a partial Order is created.

 Solution:

When generating a partial Order, selecting a Shipping Container product triggers the automatic creation of a Standard Warranty Order Product, as the warranty is based on the container’s Net Price.

 Steps to Test:

Add a Shipping Container Quote Line and the Standard Warranty Quote Line to a Quote.

Create a partial Order, selecting the Shipping Container.

Verify that the Standard Warranty Order Product is generated.

 Scenario:

A Price Rule utilizes a Lookup Object and Lookup Queries, and multiple records meet the criteria for a single Quote Line.

 Behavior:

When more than one lookup record meets the criteria, Salesforce CPQ does not apply any value to the Target Field. Instead:

The Target Field retains its original value.

An error message is displayed in the Quote Line Editor, notifying the user of the conflict.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A & D: Salesforce CPQ does not resolve ties by sorting records alphabetically.

C: The system does not apply values based on record creation date.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Lookup Queries behavior and error-handling are outlined in CPQ Price Rules Configuration Guidelines ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers uses multiple currencies (USD, EUR, GBP) and requires specific pricing based on regions (America, Asia Pacific, Europe).

 Solution Details:

Create four Price Books, where each Price Book covers a unique combination of region and currency.

America - USD: Prices for American customers.

Asia Pacific - USD: Prices for Asia Pacific customers.

Europe - EUR: Prices for European customers using EUR.

Europe - GBP: Prices for European customers using GBP.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to Setup > Price Books and create a new Price Book for each combination.

Assign relevant Price Book Entries for the products in each Price Book.

Use sharing rules to restrict access to the appropriate Price Books for users in each region.

 Validation:

Ensure users can access and use the correct Price Book based on their region and currency.

 Requirement Overview:

Product A must always be included in the bundle.

Product B should be included by default but can be removed by the user.

 Key Configurations:

Required = FALSE: This ensures that Product B is not mandatory and can be removed by the user.

Selected = TRUE: This includes Product B by default when the bundle is added to the Quote.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Product Option record for Product B.

Set Required to FALSE.

Set Selected to TRUE.

Save and test the behavior by adding the bundle to a Quote.

 Validation:

Product B should be pre-selected in the Quote Line Editor but can be deselected by the user.

This setup ensures flexibility for Product B while ensuring Product A remains mandatory​​.

 Requirement Overview:

Reference specific Error Condition records in the Advanced Condition field of a Product Rule.

 Solution:

Use the Index field value from the Error Condition record in the Advanced Condition formula.

 Example:

If the Index field value is 1 for a specific Error Condition, reference it as 1 in the Advanced Condition (e.g., 1 AND 2).

 Field Location and API Name:

The custom text field Additional_Text__c resides on the Quote object.

In Salesforce CPQ, the correct syntax to reference fields in HTML templates is to use the merge field syntax appropriate to the object.

 Syntax Explanation:

{!quote.Additional_Text__c} directly references the field from the Quote object in a format recognized by the CPQ document generation engine.

Alternative options such as {ISBQQ__Quote__r.Additional_Text__c} reference lookup relationships and do not apply here.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

As per the Quote Template Content documentation, use the merge fields directly associated with the object being utilized in the template ​.

 Cause Analysis:

Hidden = TRUE: Products marked as hidden do not appear in the Opportunity Line Item after saving the Quote.

Component = TRUE: Products flagged as components are part of a bundle and are not directly added as standalone Opportunity Line Items.

 Key Settings:

These configurations are commonly used for internal or auxiliary products within a bundle or restricted products.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

The behavior is explained under Product Configuration and Quote Mapping ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Restrict sales reps to only selecting subscription Products when using the Add Subscriptions Custom Action.

 Solution Details:

The Search Filter for the Add Subscriptions action should include only subscription Products.

Setting the Filter Value to Hidden ensures that only Products matching the filter criteria are displayed.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Search Filter related to the Add Subscriptions action.

Set the Filter Value to True.

Mark the Hidden checkbox to restrict visibility to subscription Products.

 Validation:

Test the Custom Action to confirm that only subscription Products are visible.

 Advanced Approvals Context:

The Opportunity Object is configured out-of-the-box to integrate fully with Advanced Approvals.

Other objects, like the CPQ Quote or Quote Line, may require additional customization.

 Functionality:

Advanced Approvals use Approval Rules, Chains, and Conditions to automate the approval process.

Predefined templates and configurations are readily available for the Opportunity Object.

 Validation:

After installation of the Advanced Approvals package, confirm the Opportunity Object's configuration. No additional setup is required for basic functionality​​.

 Requirement Overview:

Assign generated Approval requests to the user's direct manager.

 Solution:

Salesforce CPQ's Advanced Approvals package includes the setting Next Automated Approver Determined By, which allows Approvals to be routed automatically to the user's manager.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Approval Process.

Set Next Automated Approver Determined By to Manager.

Save and test the Approval process to ensure it correctly assigns to the manager.

 Requirement:

The Color of containers (a Configuration Attribute) must be displayed in the output document.

 Solution:

Create a Color field:

On Product Option: Captures the color selection during configuration.

On Quote Line: Ensures the selected color is carried forward to the quote document.

 Why Other Options are Incorrect:

B, D: These options do not account for both configuration and quote visibility requirements.

C: The Product object alone cannot store configuration-specific selections like color.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuration Attributes and their linkage to Quote Lines are documented in CPQ guidelines ​.

Universal Containers requires a dynamic approach to display the Monthly Price column on the Quote Document only when the Payment Terms field is set to "Net 30". Here's how to achieve this:

Step 1: Create a Monthly Price Line Column

Navigate to Quote Templates in Salesforce CPQ.

Select the relevant Quote Template.

In the Line Columns related list:

Create a new Line Column for "Monthly Price."

Configure the desired settings for how the Monthly Price should display in the PDF.

Step 2: Create a Custom Formula Field

Navigate to Setup > Object Manager > Quote.

Create a custom formula field (e.g., Show_Monthly_Price) on the Quote object:

Type: Formula (Checkbox).

Formula Logic: IF(Payment_Terms__c = "Net 30", TRUE, FALSE).

Replace Payment_Terms__c with the API name of the Payment Terms field.

This formula ensures the field returns TRUE only when Payment Terms equals "Net 30."

Step 3: Configure Conditional Print Field on the Line Column

Return to the Quote Template and edit the Monthly Price Line Column.

Set the Conditional Print Field to Show_Monthly_Price.

This links the visibility of the Monthly Price column to the custom formula field you created​​.

Step 4: Validate in Quote Document

Generate a Quote Document for a Quote where Payment Terms are set to "Net 30."

The Monthly Price column should appear in the PDF.

Change the Payment Terms to a value other than "Net 30" and regenerate the document.

The Monthly Price column should not appear.

Step 5: Optional Enhancements

Discard Width When Hidden:In the Monthly Price Line Column, enable this setting to avoid column width adjustments when the column is hidden.

Test Across Use Cases:Validate across different Payment Terms to ensure robust behavior.

By using a combination of the Conditional Print Field and a custom formula field, Universal Containers can dynamically control the visibility of the Monthly Price column​​.

 Requirement Overview:

Prevent users from making price changes to Quotes or Quote Lines that have already been approved.

 Solutions:

C. Validation Rule:

Create a Validation Rule to block any material changes to approved Quotes or Quote Lines.

D. Product Rule:

Use a Validation Product Rule to prevent edits to pricing fields once a Quote has been approved.

 Steps to Configure:

Validation Rule:

Navigate to Setup > Validation Rules for the Quote and Quote Line objects.

Create rules to restrict edits when the status is set to Approved.

Product Rule:

Create a Validation Product Rule targeting Quote or Quote Line fields.

 Validation:

Test by attempting to edit an approved Quote and verifying the system prevents changes.

In Salesforce CPQ, when search filters are configured with predefined values and visible to sales reps, their interaction with the filter is determined by the filter’s configuration and available operators. The behavior described here is tied to Search Filters in the Product Selection screen, which allow users to refine the list of displayed products based on specific criteria.

Search Filter Configuration:

Predefined Filter Value: Here, the filter is set with a value ("Green").

Operator: The operator “starts with” limits the search to product codes beginning with the text "Green."

Sales Rep Interaction with the Filter:

The visibility of the search filter enables sales reps to view and interact with the criteria during product selection.

Specifically, sales reps have the ability to delete the predefined text to ignore the filter and retrieve a broader or unrestricted product list.

Documentation Alignment:According to Salesforce CPQ guidelines (as referenced in the Salesforce CPQ package settings and user behaviors), if filters are not marked as "required," users can remove or modify the filter values dynamically. This is designed to offer flexibility during quoting while maintaining filter defaults for ease of use.

The interaction described above aligns with Salesforce CPQ's behavior regarding visible search filters, emphasizing that sales reps can clear the filter text unless restricted by additional customization.

Use Case Reference:

When a sales rep begins a quote and searches for products, the filter defaults to "Green."

If the rep does not want to limit the product search to codes starting with "Green," they can simply remove the text and refresh the results.

Relevant Salesforce CPQ References:

Search Filters in the Quote Line Editor section of CPQ documentation .

Guidelines for Search Filter Configuration and behaviors when visible filters are not required .

Business Requirement Context:

Universal Containers needs the ability to split Orders by the Start Dates of the Quote Lines.

Each Order generated will correspond to a unique Start Date.

Key Salesforce CPQ Features:

Order By Field: This field on the Quote allows CPQ specialists to specify the criteria for splitting orders. By selecting the SBQQ__StartDate__c field, orders will be created based on the Start Dates of Quote Lines.

Ordered Checkbox: Setting this to True ensures that the Quote Lines are converted into Orders during the ordering process.

Step-by-Step Configuration:

Navigate to the Quote in Salesforce CPQ.

Locate the Order By picklist field and set its value to SBQQ__StartDate__c. This ensures Quote Lines are grouped by their Start Dates for Order generation.

Check the Ordered checkbox on the Quote to mark it ready for Order generation.

Expected Outcome:

When the Orders are generated, CPQ will create separate Order records for each unique Start Date present in the Quote Lines.

Validation and Testing:

Create a Quote with multiple Quote Lines having different Start Dates.

Process the Quote through the Ordering process to verify separate Orders are created for each Start Date.

 Scenario Overview:

The Additional Discount field cannot be edited during amendments by design in Salesforce CPQ.

 Explanation:

Salesforce CPQ locks certain fields on amendment Quotes to preserve the original pricing structure and prevent inconsistencies.

 Validation:

This behavior is standard and cannot be overridden without customizations.

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 Requirement Overview:

Ensure that the Configuration Attribute value is retained when reconfiguring a bundle.

 Solution:

Create a twin field on the Quote Line object with the same API name as the Configuration Attribute. This allows the value to persist and be passed between configurations.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to Setup > Object Manager > Quote Line.

Create a new custom field with the same API name as the Configuration Attribute.

Test the configuration to ensure the value persists during reconfiguration.

 Issue:

The validation error message appears immediately after a user sets a specific value in the Configuration Attribute, even before saving.

 Solution:

Setting Apply Immediately to False ensures that changes in Configuration Attributes do not trigger immediate validations. Instead, validations occur only upon clicking Save.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Evaluation Action does not exist as a field for Product Rule Error Conditions.

C: Changing the Apply Immediately field for Product Options does not affect the Configuration Attribute's behavior.

D: Setting Evaluation Event to Save applies to the rule's scope but does not address Configuration Attribute settings.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Configuration Attribute Settings are explained in CPQ Configuration Attribute documentation ​.

 Requirement:

Sales reps need to identify Product Options linked to Quote Lines in the Quote Line Editor.

 Solution:

Enabling Visualize Product Hierarchy organizes Quote Lines based on their position within the bundle, displaying the parent-child relationship.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: The Product Option Drawer enables detail viewing but does not organize Quote Lines.

B: Preserve Bundle Structure applies to output documents, not the Line Editor.

D: Keep Bundle Together affects grouping but not hierarchy visualization.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Hierarchy settings are covered in the Quote Line Editor Configuration documentation ​.

 Issue Context:

Some Opportunity Products are not syncing from the Quote, causing pipeline inaccuracies.

 Troubleshooting Steps:

A. Ensure the Quote’s Account lookup is populated:

A missing Account lookup can prevent synchronization as it ties the Quote to the Opportunity.

B. Ensure the Opportunity’s Primary Quote lookup is populated:

The Primary Quote must be explicitly linked to the Opportunity for synchronization to occur.

E. Check the Quote’s Primary checkbox for a value of True:

Only the Primary Quote syncs Opportunity Products. Ensure the checkbox is set to True.

 Validation:

Verify that Opportunity Products sync correctly after ensuring these fields are properly populated.

 Scenario:

Apply a regional multiplier to the pricebook price and subsequently apply discounts.

 Solution:

The Customer Price field stores the post-regional multiplier price, enabling further discounting.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Special Price is used for manual overrides, not automated calculations.

B: Partner Price is unrelated to the customer's pricing structure.

D: List Price remains constant and does not reflect discounts or multipliers.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Price Rules and field updates are detailed in CPQ Pricing Logic Guidelines ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Prevent non-admin users from editing a specific Quote Term.

 Key Configuration:

The Locked checkbox on a Quote Term record ensures that the term is non-editable for all users except admins.

 Steps to Implement:

Navigate to the Quote Term record.

Check the Locked checkbox.

Save and test by logging in as a non-admin user to confirm editing is disabled.

 Requirement Overview:

Universal Containers wants to aggregate the quantities of all Product Options in Feature A to determine the Discount Tier.

 Key Configuration:

Assign the Discount Schedule to the Product Feature itself.

Enable the Cross Orders checkbox to aggregate quantities across multiple orders or contracts.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Product Feature record for Feature A.

Set the Discount Schedule field to the appropriate Discount Schedule.

On the Discount Schedule, check the Cross Orders box.

 Validation:

Add multiple Product Options from Feature A to a Quote and verify that their quantities are aggregated for discount calculation.

 Scenario Overview:

A Product Rule triggers the addition of the Conference Pass Product when a related Product is selected.

 Key Trigger Mechanism:

Product Rules with an Action to add products execute as soon as the user selects a Product on the Quote.

 Steps to Verify:

Navigate to the Product Rule for the Conference Pass.

Ensure the Evaluation Event is set to fire On Initialization or Selection.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Product Rules are typically triggered based on user actions such as adding Products or configuring attributes​​.

 Requirement:

Apply a 10% discount to Product A on the Quote Line if the customer has previously purchased Product A (stored as an Asset).

 Solution:

Summary Variable:

Sum the Quantity field on Asset records for Product A.

Price Condition:

Verify that the Summary Variable is greater than 0 to confirm the customer has purchased Product A.

 Why Other Options are Incorrect:

B: Quote Lines do not track prior purchases; Assets do.

C, D: These do not align with the requirement to verify prior purchases via Assets.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Summary Variables and their use in Price Rules are documented under CPQ Discounting Guidelines ​.

 Requirement:

Ensure the Warranty Period from the Product is correctly transferred to the Asset record.

 Solution:

Create a twin field on the Quote Line because:

The Quote Line stores product-specific information during quoting.

When the Quote is contracted, the twin field ensures the value is passed to the Order Product and then to the Asset record.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: The Product Option is used within bundles and does not directly transfer to the Asset.

B: The Order Product receives data from the Quote Line, so the twin field must originate there.

C: The Opportunity Product is not involved in the CPQ twin field data flow.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Twin fields and their data flow from Quote Line to Asset are detailed in CPQ Field Mapping Documentation ​.

 CPQ Price Calculation Sequence:

The Regular Price is calculated as part of the price waterfall, and several factors influence it.

 Key Contributors:

Prorate Multiplier: Adjusts prices for subscription products based on term alignment.

Contracted Price: Overrides the List Price for specific customers.

Discount Schedules: Apply volume or tiered discounts during price calculation.

 Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

A: Additional Discount Fields apply after Regular Price is calculated.

D: Target Customer Amount is used in quoting, not directly in Regular Price calculation.

 Salesforce CPQ Reference:

Price waterfall and Regular Price contributors are detailed in CPQ Pricing Configuration ​.

 Requirement Overview:

Users need to define Discount Tiers where the values are treated as the Regular Price instead of amounts deducted from the List Price.

 Solution:

Configure the Discount Schedule to:

Set the Discount Unit to Amount.

Choose All from the Override Behavior picklist.

Select the Use Price for Amount checkbox to treat the tier values as Regular Prices.

 Steps to Configure:

Navigate to the Discount Schedule Record.

Set the Discount Unit to Amount.

Select All from the Override Behavior picklist.

Check the Use Price for Amount box.

 Validation:

Test the Discount Schedule to ensure the defined tier values are treated as Regular Prices.

Background Context:When amending a contract in Salesforce CPQ, issues with net pricing arise if the amendment impacts existing subscription products. Subscription products often rely on Discount Schedules for calculating discounts, especially when quantity changes. The "Cross Order" field on Discount Schedules ensures discounts account for cumulative quantities across multiple orders or contracts.

Problem Analysis:

The reported issue involves incorrect net pricing specifically when the quantity of existing products is adjusted during contract amendments.

This aligns with the functionality of Discount Schedules, where the total quantity determines the discount applied. Without "Cross Order" enabled, Salesforce CPQ considers only the current order's quantities rather than aggregating across orders.

Root Cause Identification:

Discount Schedule and Cross Order:If the Discount Schedule associated with these products does not have "Cross Order" enabled, any amendments won't consider cumulative quantities. Instead, the system recalculates based on only the new or adjusted quantities, leading to incorrect net pricing.

Supporting Evidence:

Salesforce documentation highlights that Cross Order must be selected in the Discount Schedule for accurate discount calculations across multiple orders or contracts. Otherwise, amendments operate in isolation​​.

The feature ensures that ongoing contracts retain accurate pricing based on total historical quantities.

Recommended Resolution:

Navigate to the Discount Schedule associated with the affected products.

Verify and enable the Cross Order checkbox:

Go to Setup > Discount Schedules.

Locate the relevant Discount Schedule.

Edit the schedule and enable Cross Order.

Test the functionality by amending the contract and verifying the net pricing calculations.

Preventative Actions:

For all subscription-based products relying on Discount Schedules, ensure Cross Order is enabled during initial configuration.

Provide training to Salesforce CPQ admins to understand the implications of Discount Schedule settings on pricing.

By following these steps and verifying the Discount Schedule configuration, the issue can be resolved, ensuring consistent and accurate net pricing during contract amendments.