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 Duration 16 hours

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R/3 Fundamentals for Auditors

  • Core architecture components (ABAP stack, SAP GUI, client concept).
  • Key distinctions from legacy systems, highlighting modular design (FI, MM, SD).
  • Standard transactions and navigation techniques tailored for audit purposes.

Access, Roles, and Essential SoD

  • User management and authorization processes using PFCG, SU01, SUIM, SU53, and SU24.
  • Role architecture and commonly relevant audit functions.
  • Basic SoD matrix analysis and typical issues, such as invoice creation and approval within a single role.

Security Logs and Traces

  • Security Audit Log (SM19/SM20): activation, filtering, and reporting methods.
  • Utilizing STAD and ST03N for usage statistics, session tracking, and workload analysis.
  • Best practices for retaining and exporting evidence.

Configuration Changes and Sensitive Data

  • Managing change documents (SCU3) and client settings (SCC4).
  • Identifying and monitoring critical system parameters (RZ10/RZ11).

Process Controls (FI/MM/SD) in R/3

  • FI: Managing tolerances, OB52 (posting periods), and journal entry approvals.
  • MM: Release strategies, purchase order limits, and single supplier controls.
  • SD: Credit limits, pricing adjustments, and condition monitoring.
  • Application of audit sampling techniques for process testing.

Comprehensive Laboratory + Reporting

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

Closure and Action Plan

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

Deliverables

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

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of basic auditing principles
  • Practical experience with SAP systems
  • Familiarity with compliance standards and control frameworks

Target Audience

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

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