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 Duration 16 hours

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R/3 Basics for Auditors

  • Foundational architecture (ABAP stack, SAP GUI, client concept).
  • Key distinctions from legacy systems (modular design: FI, MM, SD).
  • Standard transactions and navigation methods for audit tasks.

Access, Roles, and Critical SoD

  • User management and authorization setup using PFCG, SU01, SUIM, SU53, and SU24.
  • Role design principles and common functions relevant to auditing.
  • Basics of the SoD matrix and typical findings (e.g., combining invoice creation and approval within the same role).

Security Logs and Traces

  • Security Audit Log (SM19/SM20): activation, filtering, and reporting capabilities.
  • STAD and ST03N: Analysis of usage statistics, sessions, and workload.
  • Best practices for retaining and exporting audit evidence.

Configuration Changes and Sensitive Data

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

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

  • FI: Tolerance settings, OB52 (posting periods), and journal entry approval workflows.
  • MM: Release strategies, purchase order limits, and single supplier controls.
  • SD: Credit limits, pricing adjustments, and condition monitoring.
  • Sampling techniques for effective process testing.

Comprehensive Lab and Reporting

  • Review of roles and authorizations for a critical user profile.
  • Tracing operations (purchase/sale) and gathering audit evidence (SM20/SCU3).
  • Documentation of findings including screenshots and data exports.
  • Preparation of working papers and ensuring traceability.

Conclusion and Action Plan

  • Internal control checklist specific to R/3.
  • Prioritization of findings and formulation of recommendations.

Deliverables

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

Requirements

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

Target Audience

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

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