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 Duration 16 hours

Course Outline

R/3 Fundamentals for Auditors

  • Core architecture components (ABAP stack, SAP GUI, client concept).
  • Key distinctions from legacy systems, including modular design (FI, MM, SD).
  • Classic transactions and navigation methods for audit activities.

Access, Roles, and Essential SoD

  • User management and authorizations using PFCG, SU01, SUIM, SU53, and SU24.
  • Role design principles and common audit-relevant functions.
  • Basic SoD matrices and typical findings, such as invoice creation and approval within the same role.

Security Logs and Traces

  • Security Audit Log (SM19/SM20): activation, filtering, and reporting.
  • STAD and ST03N: analyzing usage statistics, sessions, and workload.
  • Best practices for evidence retention and data export.

Configuration Changes 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.
  • Audit sampling techniques for process testing.

Comprehensive Laboratory and Reporting

  • Reviewing roles and authorizations for critical users.
  • Tracing operations (purchase/sale) and securing audit evidence (SM20/SCU3).
  • Documenting findings with screenshots and exports.
  • Preparing working papers and ensuring traceability.

Closure and Action Plan

  • Internal control checklists within R/3.
  • Prioritizing findings and formulating recommendations.

Deliverables

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

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental auditing principles
  • Practical experience with SAP systems
  • Familiarity with compliance and control frameworks

Target Audience

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

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