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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 (modular design: FI, MM, SD).
  • Classic transactions and navigation techniques for audit purposes.

Access, Roles, and Essential SoD

  • User management and authorizations using PFCG, SU01, SUIM, SU53, SU24.
  • Role design and common audit-critical functions.
  • Basic SoD matrix and typical findings (e.g., invoice creation and approval within the same role).

Security Logs and Traces

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

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: tolerances, OB52 (posting periods), and journal entry approvals.
  • MM: release strategies, purchase order limits, and single-supplier controls.
  • SD: credit limits, pricing changes, and condition monitoring.
  • Audit sampling techniques for process testing.

Comprehensive Laboratory + Reporting

  • Reviewing roles and authorizations for a critical user.
  • Tracing operations (purchase/sale) and gathering audit evidence (SM20/SCU3).
  • Documenting findings with 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 20+ controls (FI/MM/SD).
  • A quick reference guide for SM19/SM20, SUIM, SCU3, STAD/ST03N.

Requirements

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

Audience

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

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