Thank you for sending your enquiry! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Thank you for sending your booking! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Course Outline
R/3 Fundamentals for Auditors
- Core architecture (ABAP stack, SAP GUI, client concept).
- Key distinctions from legacy systems (modular design: FI, MM, SD).
- Standard transactions and navigation techniques for auditing.
Access, Roles, and Essential SoD
- User management and authorization via PFCG, SU01, SUIM, SU53, and SU24.
- Role design and typical audit-relevant functions.
- Basic SoD matrix and common findings (e.g., invoice creation and approval within the same role).
Security Logs and Traces
- Security Audit Log (SM19/SM20): activation, filtering, and reporting.
- STAD and ST03N: usage statistics, session analysis, and workload assessment.
- Best practices for evidence retention and export.
Configuration Changes and Sensitive Data
- SCU3 (change documents) and SCC4 (client settings).
- Identification and monitoring of critical system parameters (RZ10/RZ11).
Process Controls (FI/MM/SD) in R/3
- FI: Tolerances, OB52 (posting periods), and journal entry approvals.
- MM: Release strategies, purchase order limits, and single supplier controls.
- SD: Credit limits, pricing changes, and conditions monitoring.
- Audit sampling techniques for process testing.
Comprehensive Laboratory + Reporting
- Review roles and authorizations for a critical user.
- Trace operations (purchase/sale) and secure audit evidence (SM20/SCU3).
- Document findings using screenshots and exports.
- Prepare working papers and ensure traceability.
Closure and Action Plan
- Internal control checklist for R/3.
- Prioritization of findings and recommendations.
Deliverables
- Checklist of over 20 controls (FI/MM/SD).
- Quick guide to SM19/SM20, SUIM, SCU3, and STAD/ST03N.
Requirements
- A grasp of fundamental auditing principles
- Practical experience with SAP systems
- Knowledge of compliance and control frameworks
Audience
- Auditors
- Internal control specialists
- SAP security consultants
- Compliance officers
16 Hours
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…