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Course Outline
R/3 Essentials for Auditors
- Foundational architecture concepts, including the ABAP stack, SAP GUI, and the client structure.
- Key distinctions from legacy systems, particularly regarding modular design (FI, MM, SD).
- Standard transactions and navigation techniques specific to audit tasks.
Access Management, Roles, and Core SoD
- User administration and authorization management via PFCG, SU01, SUIM, SU53, and SU24.
- Role design principles and functions highly relevant to auditing.
- Basic Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrices and common findings, such as conflicting invoice creation and approval permissions.
Security Logging and Tracing
- Managing the Security Audit Log (SM19/SM20): activation, filtering, and report generation.
- Utilizing STAD and ST03N for usage statistics, session monitoring, and workload analysis.
- Best practices for retaining and exporting audit evidence.
Configuration Modifications and Sensitive Data
- Reviewing change documents (SCU3) and client settings (SCC4).
- Identifying and monitoring critical system parameters using RZ10/RZ11.
Process Controls in R/3 (FI/MM/SD)
- FI: Managing tolerances, posting periods (OB52), and journal entry approvals.
- MM: Implementing release strategies, purchase order limits, and single-supplier controls.
- SD: Monitoring credit limits, pricing adjustments, and conditions.
- Applying audit sampling techniques for rigorous process testing.
Comprehensive Laboratory and Reporting
- Examining roles and authorizations for high-risk users.
- Tracing purchase and sale operations to secure audit evidence via SM20 and SCU3.
- Recording findings with supporting screenshots and data exports.
- Preparing working papers and ensuring full traceability.
Conclusion and Action Planning
- Applying an internal control checklist specifically for R/3.
- Prioritizing audit findings and developing actionable recommendations.
Course Deliverables
- A comprehensive checklist containing over 20 controls for FI, MM, and SD.
- A quick reference guide for SM19/SM20, SUIM, SCU3, and STAD/ST03N.
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental auditing principles.
- Prior experience working with SAP systems.
- Working knowledge of established compliance and control frameworks.
Target Audience
- Auditors
- Internal control specialists
- SAP security consultants
- Compliance officers
16 Hours
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