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Course Outline

Session 1 (4 hours)

Module 1 – Application Interface Standards for Functional Use in R/3 (2 hours)

  • Comprehensive overview of R/3 business processes and database tables pertinent to audit requirements.
  • Procurement of functional evidence through standard SAP GUI transactions.

Module 2 – Process-Oriented Access Management (2 hours)

  • Role architecture and access control implementation utilizing PFCG and SU01.
  • Rapid diagnostic analysis using SU53 and SUIM tools.
  • Development of RACI matrices by process and implementation of pragmatic Segregation of Duties (SoD) controls.

Session 2 (4 hours)

Module 3 – Financial Accounting/Controlling with Emphasis on Control Frameworks (2 hours)

  • Management of OB52 settings, transaction tolerances, and accounting authorizations.
  • Verification of journal entry approvals and evidence collection via standard workflow procedures.
  • Maintenance of traceability for modifications to accounting master records and bank account data.

Module 4 – Materials Management/Sales and Distribution with Emphasis on Control Frameworks (2 hours)

  • Materials Management: Oversight of purchase release strategies, price adjustments, and condition records.
  • Sales and Distribution: Monitoring of credit limits, pricing structures, and discount conditions.
  • Evidence generation through change documents, system logs, and standardized reports.

Session 3 (4 hours)

Module 5 – System Logs and Operational Evidence (3 hours)

  • Utilization of SM20 for identifying transaction details, user identity, and timestamps in functional contexts.
  • Monitoring of master data modifications via SCU3, including vendors, customers, materials, and conditions.
  • Analysis of transaction execution performance using STAD and ST03N.
  • Data extraction via ALV grids, CSV, or PDF formats and compilation of supporting documentation.

Module 6 – Quality Assurance and Testing (1 hour)

  • Development of test cases incorporating acceptance criteria and requirements for minimal evidentiary support.

Session 4 (4 hours)

Module 7 – Applied Process Laboratory (3 hours)

  • Mini-project focused on purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles, including exceptional scenario handling.
  • Collection of evidence and formation of comprehensive audit dossiers.

Module 8 – Program Closeout and Transition to Operations (1 hour)

  • Distribution of operational checklists and periodic control schedules.
  • Dissemination of best practices for regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

Deliverables:

  • Test case templates and RACI/SoD matrices tailored for government operations.
  • Foundational report sets generated via SUIM, SM20, SCU3, and ALV listings.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Demonstrated expertise in FI/MM/SD modules
  • Availability of a designated test environment (test mandante)
  • Knowledge of fundamental audit and control principles is advantageous

Audience

  • Functional consultants specializing in FI/MM/SD
  • Internal governance and compliance professionals
  • SAP business process owners
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