Course Outline
Session 1 (4h)
Module 1 – S/4HANA Fundamentals for Auditors (2h)
- Core architecture (ABAP, Fiori, catalogs/roles).
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Key differences from ECC:
- Business Partner centralization.
- Universal Journal (ACDOCA).
- Flexible workflows.
- Current AIS locations: mapping transactions to Fiori equivalents.
Module 2 – Access Management, Roles, and Essential SoD (2h)
- Managing users via PFCG, SUIM, SU53, and SU24 (authorizations by TCode).
- Understanding Fiori catalogs and roles (app-id, catalog, space).
- Basic SoD matrices and common findings (e.g., conflicting creation and release authorities in a single role).
Session 2 (4h)
Module 3 – Security Logs and Traces (3h)
- Security Audit Log (SM19/SM20): activation, filtering, and interpretation.
- STAD/ST03N: analyzing usage statistics, sessions, and peak loads.
- Read Access Logging (RAL): core concepts and use cases.
- Best practices for evidence retention and data export.
Module 4 – Configuration Changes and Sensitive Data (1h)
- Managing change documents via SCU3 and change policies via SCC4.
- 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 (accounting periods), segregation of entry posting, and journal approval workflows.
- MM: Release strategies, limits, single-source restrictions, and condition changes.
- SD: Credit limits (FSCM Credit Management) and price/condition modifications.
- BP: Controls on creation/modification, focusing on fiscal and banking sensitivity.
- Risk-based sampling and selection methodologies.
Session 4 (4h)
Module 6 – Comprehensive Laboratory and Reporting (3h)
- Elevating roles and access privileges for a critical user profile.
- Tracing operations (purchase/sales) and gathering evidence (SM20/SCU3).
- Documenting findings using screenshots and data exports.
- Preparing working papers and ensuring audit traceability.
Module 7 – Closure and Action Planning (1h)
- Internal control checklists specific to S/4HANA.
- Prioritizing findings and formulating recommendations.
Deliverables:
- A checklist containing over 20 controls for FI/MM/SD/BP.
- A quick reference guide for SM19/SM20, SUIM, SCU3, STAD/ST03N.
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of auditing principles
- Practical experience with SAP systems
- Proficiency with compliance and control frameworks
Target Audience
- Auditors
- Internal control specialists
- SAP security consultants
- Compliance officers
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…
