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Universal Containers provide a discount for an enterprise-level customer if a single line's Net price is above a certain threshold. The Admin has set up a Price Rule with a reference to a custom formula field on the Price Condition to apply the discount automatically. The user has to click calculate twice for the discount to apply.
What is the most likely cause of the issue?
Suggested Answer: A
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26 comments · newest first
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Tish
6 months ago
I feel B is the answer. The scope might be firing incorrectly.
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Scarlet
6 months ago
A seems likely too. Unsupported formula fields could cause issues.
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Alpha
6 months ago
I agree, D makes sense. It explains the double calculation.
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Lezlie
6 months ago
I think it's D. The formula field needs to be calculated first.
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Ivan
6 months ago
Surprised that it requires two clicks! That’s a weird setup.
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Rusty
6 months ago
I disagree, it’s probably B. The scope is likely set wrong.
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Zoila
7 months ago
Wait, is it really unsupported? That seems odd.
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Emily
7 months ago
I think it’s definitely option D. The field needs to be calculated first.
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Helaine
7 months ago
Sounds like a classic case of unsupported formula fields!
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Viva
7 months ago
C) The referenced formula field contains date/time date information that is unsupported, so the Price Rule fires sporadically. Time to ditch the calendar and go with good old-fashioned numbers!
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Alayna
7 months ago
D) The referenced formula field contains information that has yet to be calculated, so the Price Rule fires the second time it's evaluated. Sounds like a case of "slow and steady wins the discount race."
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Millie
8 months ago
B) The Evaluation Scope of the Price rule is set incorrectly to fire on the configurator, so the Price Rule fires on the configure Products page.
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Donette
8 months ago
Ah, the classic "wait for it" approach to discounts. Gotta keep those customers on their toes!
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Quinn
8 months ago
D) The referenced formula field contains information that has yet to be calculated, so the Price Rule fires the second time it's evaluated.
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Trinidad
8 months ago
I thought date/time fields were usually okay in formulas, but maybe there's something specific here that's causing the rule to fire inconsistently?
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Dino
9 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like if the formula field isn't calculated yet, it might explain why the discount only applies after clicking calculate twice.
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Bambi
9 months ago
I think I saw a similar question in our practice exam about evaluation scopes. If it's firing on the wrong page, that could definitely cause issues.
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Mireya
9 months ago
I remember something about formula fields not being fully supported in certain contexts. Could that be why the discount doesn't apply right away?
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Jose
9 months ago
I think D is the most likely answer. The formula field probably needs time to calculate the necessary information before the discount can be applied correctly.
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Cassi
9 months ago
Option A seems unlikely to me. The question states that the Price Rule is set up correctly, so I don't think the use of formula fields would be the issue.
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Juliana
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards option B. If the Evaluation Scope is set incorrectly, that could cause the Price Rule to fire on the configure Products page instead of the right place.
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Vicente
10 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. The question mentions a custom formula field, but it's not clear what that field is calculating. I'd need more information about the formula to determine the root cause.
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Maryln
10 months ago
I think the most likely cause is option D. The formula field probably contains information that hasn't been calculated yet, so the Price Rule needs to fire a second time for the discount to apply.
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Alberta
4 months ago
Definitely option D. It’s all about timing with those calculations!
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Mila
4 months ago
Yeah, it’s likely that the data isn’t ready on the first run.
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Candida
5 months ago
I agree, option D makes the most sense. The formula field needs that extra calculation.