Course Outline
Session 1 (4 hours)
Module 1 – AIS for Functional Use in R/3 (2 hours)
- Overview of R/3 processes and tables relevant to audits.
- Capturing functional evidence via standard SAP GUI transactions.
Module 2 – Process-Oriented Access Management (2 hours)
- Role design and access control using PFCG and SU01.
- Utilizing SU53 and SUIM for rapid diagnosis.
- Creating RACI matrices by process and addressing 'pragmatic' SoD issues.
Session 2 (4 hours)
Module 3 – FI/CO with Focus on Control (2 hours)
- Managing OB52 configurations, tolerances, and accounting authorizations.
- Journal entry approvals and evidence generation via standard workflows.
- Tracking changes in accounting master data and bank accounts.
Module 4 – MM/SD with Focus on Control (2 hours)
- MM: Managing purchase release strategies, price changes, and conditions.
- SD: Handling credit limits, pricing, and discount conditions.
- Gathering evidence through change documents, logs, and reports.
Session 3 (4 hours)
Module 5 – Logs and Operational Evidence (3 hours)
- Using SM20 to determine what, who, and when in functional scenarios.
- Monitoring SCU3 for master data changes (vendors, customers, materials, conditions).
- Analyzing transaction executions using STAD/ST03N.
- Exporting data (ALV/CSV/PDF) and assembling annexes.
Module 6 – Quality and Testing (1 hour)
- Designing test cases with acceptance criteria and minimal evidence requirements.
Session 4 (4 hours)
Module 7 – Applied Process Laboratory (3 hours)
- Mini-project: Managing the purchase and sales cycle, including exceptional scenarios.
- Gathering evidence and compiling a final dossier.
Module 8 – Closing and Transfer to Operation (1 hour)
- Creating operational checklists and periodic control schedules.
- Best practices for audits and regulatory compliance.
Deliverables:
- Test case templates + RACI/SoD matrices.
- Base report set (SUIM, SM20, SCU3, ALV lists).
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Functional experience in FI/MM/SD modules
- Access to a test client system
- Familiarity with basic audit or control concepts is advantageous
Audience
- Functional consultants (FI/MM/SD)
- Internal control and compliance specialists
- SAP business process owners
Testimonials (2)
It was straight to the point and more practical
Lungelo Ndlela - SNG Grant Thornton
Course - SAP S/4 Hana (S/4Hana)
His calm and collected voice even though at points he was frustrated with the system, but kept his cool…
