Course Outline
Session 1 (4 hours)
Module 1 – S/4HANA Essentials for Auditors (2 hours)
- Core architecture components (ABAP, Fiori, catalogs/roles).
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Major differences compared to ECC:
- Business Partner concept.
- Universal Journal (ACDOCA).
- Flexible workflows.
- Current AIS locations: transaction codes and their Fiori equivalents.
Module 2 – Access Control, Roles, and Core SoD (2 hours)
- User management, PFCG, SUIM, SU53, and SU24 (authorization details by transaction code).
- Fiori catalogs and roles (application ID, catalog, space).
- Fundamental SoD matrices and common audit findings (e.g., combining creation and release authority in a single role).
Session 2 (4 hours)
Module 3 – Security Logging and Tracing (3 hours)
- Security Audit Log (SM19/SM20): enabling, filtering, and interpretation.
- STAD/ST03N: analyzing usage statistics, sessions, and peak loads.
- Read Access Logging (RAL): conceptual overview and applicable scenarios.
- Best practices for retaining and exporting audit evidence.
Module 4 – Configuration Modifications and Sensitive Data (1 hour)
- Change documentation (SCU3) and change policies (SCC4).
- Critical parameters (RZ10/RZ11): review and evidentiary capture.
Session 3 (4 hours)
Module 5 – Process Controls (FI/MM/SD) in S/4 (4 hours)
- FI: Tolerance limits, posting periods (OB52), entry segregation, and journal approval workflows.
- MM: Release strategies, spending limits, single-source procurement, and condition changes.
- SD: Credit limits (FSCM Credit Management) and price/condition adjustments.
- BP: Controls on creation/exchange and sensitivity of fiscal/banking data.
- Risk-based sampling and selection methodologies.
Session 4 (4 hours)
Module 6 – Comprehensive Laboratory and Reporting (3 hours)
- Identifying elevated roles and access rights for critical users.
- Tracing operational transactions (buy/sell) and gathering evidence via SM20/SCU3.
- Documenting findings with captured screenshots and data exports.
- Compiling working papers and ensuring audit trail traceability.
Module 7 – Conclusion and Action Planning (1 hour)
- Internal control checklist specific to S/4 environments.
- Prioritizing findings and formulating recommendations.
Course Deliverables:
- A comprehensive checklist covering 20+ controls across FI/MM/SD/BP.
- A quick reference guide for SM19/SM20, SUIM, SCU3, and STAD/ST03N.
Requirements
- A foundational grasp of core auditing principles
- Prior experience working with SAP systems
- Knowledge of established 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…
