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 Duration 16 hours

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R/3 Foundations for Auditors

  • Core architecture (ABAP stack, SAP GUI, client concept).
  • Distinctions from legacy systems (modular structure: FI, MM, SD).
  • Standard transactions and navigation methods for audit purposes.

Access Management, Roles, and Core SoD

  • User administration and authorizations using PFCG, SU01, SUIM, SU53, and SU24.
  • Role architecture and common functions relevant to auditing.
  • Basic SoD matrices and frequent findings (e.g., combining invoice creation and approval within a single role).

Security Logging and Tracing

  • Security Audit Log (SM19/SM20): activation, filtering, and report generation.
  • STAD and ST03N: analyzing usage statistics, sessions, and workload.
  • Best practices for retaining and exporting evidence.

Configuration Modifications and Sensitive Data

  • SCU3 (change documents) and SCC4 (client settings).
  • Critical system parameters (RZ10/RZ11): identification and monitoring strategies.

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 modifications, and condition monitoring.
  • Sampling methodologies for process testing in audits.

Comprehensive Laboratory and Reporting

  • Reviewing roles and authorizations for critical users.
  • Tracing operations (purchase/sale) and gathering audit evidence via SM20/SCU3.
  • Documenting findings using screenshots and data exports.
  • Preparation of working papers and ensuring traceability.

Conclusion and Action Plan

  • Internal control checklist specific to R/3.
  • Prioritizing findings and formulating recommendations.

Deliverables

  • A checklist containing over 20 controls (FI/MM/SD).
  • A quick reference guide for SM19/SM20, SUIM, SCU3, and STAD/ST03N.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of fundamental auditing principles
  • Practical experience with SAP systems
  • Understanding of compliance and control frameworks

Target Audience

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

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