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 Duration 16 hours

Course Outline

Session 1 (4h)

Module 1 – S/4HANA Fundamentals for Auditors (2h)

  • Core architecture components (ABAP, Fiori, catalogs/roles).
  • Key differences from ECC:
    • Business Partner.
    • Universal Journal (ACDOCA).
    • Flexible Workflows.
  • Current AIS locations: transactions and their Fiori equivalents.

Module 2 – Access, Roles, and Essential SoD (2h)

  • Users, PFCG, SUIM, SU53, SU24 (authorizations by tcode).
  • Fiori catalogs and roles (app-id, catalog, space).
  • Basic SoD matrix and common findings (e.g., creation and release within the same role).

Session 2 (4h)

Module 3 – Security Logs and Traces (3h)

  • Security Audit Log (SM19/SM20): activation, filtering, and interpretation.
  • STAD/ST03N: usage statistics, sessions, and peak times.
  • Read Access Logging (RAL): concepts and application scenarios.
  • Best practices for evidence retention and export.

Module 4 – Configuration Changes and Sensitive Data (1h)

  • SCU3 (change documents), SCC4 (change policy).
  • Critical parameters (RZ10/RZ11): review and evidence collection.

Session 3 (4h)

Module 5 – Process Controls (FI/MM/SD) in S/4 (4h)

  • FI: Tolerances, OB52 (periods), entry segregation, and journal approvals (workflow).
  • MM: Release strategies, limits, single-supplier rules, and condition changes.
  • SD: Credit limits (FSCM Credit Management) and price/condition modifications.
  • BP: Controls on creation/exchange, along with fiscal/banking sensitivity.
  • Risk-based sampling and selection techniques.

Session 4 (4h)

Module 6 – Comprehensive Laboratory + Reporting (3h)

  • Elevating the roles and access of a critical user.
  • Tracing operations (buy/sell) and gathering evidence (SM20/SCU3).
  • Documenting findings with captures and exports.
  • Preparing working papers and ensuring traceability.

Module 7 – Closure and Action Plan (1h)

  • Internal control checklist for S/4.
  • Prioritizing findings and formulating recommendations.

Deliverables:

  • A checklist of 20+ controls (FI/MM/SD/BP).
  • A quick reference guide for SM19/SM20, SUIM, SCU3, STAD/ST03N.

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental auditing principles
  • Prior experience working with SAP systems
  • Familiarity with compliance and control frameworks

Target Audience

  • Auditors
  • Internal control specialists
  • SAP security consultants
  • Compliance officers

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