TOPIC COVERED

• SAP FICO Certification Preparation
• SAP GUI Navigation Tutorial
• SAP Remote Desktop Connection Setup
• SAP Landscape and User Access
• SAP System Configuration Training Overview
• S4 System Multi-Screen Navigation Training
• SAP Financial Accounting Configuration Overview
• Setting Up a New Company
• SAP Country Code Configuration Overview
• SAP Transport Request Management

Summary

SAP FICO Certification Preparation

Abidunnisa introduced herself as a 20-year industry veteran with an MBA, MCOM, and 2020 certified FICO consultant, currently leading a team of eight members in SAP FICO for a client operating in 44 countries. She explained that while accounting and finance backgrounds are beneficial, they are not mandatory for the course, and suggested that participants review basic accounting concepts like balance sheets and profit and loss accounts, as well as the first chapter of accounting principles, to prepare for the practical sessions.

SAP GUI Navigation Tutorial

Abidunnisa discussed the importance of understanding SAP's core components, particularly FICO, and mentioned that previous sessions covered SAP methodology, roles, and responsibilities. She encouraged participants who missed these sessions to review the recordings or reach out for clarification. Abidunnisa then focused on the day's topic, the Graphical User Interface (GUI) tutorial for SAP, emphasizing navigation and finance and controlling areas of work. She instructed participants to take running notes for future reference and provided a step-by-step guide on how to log into SAP.

SAP Remote Desktop Connection Setup

Abidunnisa demonstrated how to set up and use remote desktop connection software to access SAP S4HANA 2023 system. She explained the process of entering IP address, username, and password to connect to the remote desktop, and showed how to navigate between the main screen and remote desktop. Ajay raised a concern about not being able to connect due to hardware restrictions, and Abidunnisa advised him to contact Aman for assistance after the session. The conversation ended with Abidunnisa reiterating the login process and reminding Rashmi to take notes.

SAP Landscape and User Access

Abidunnisa explained the SAP landscape, noting that the server is the same for production, training, and development systems, but clients differ. She highlighted that for S4 systems, client 100 is used for training purposes. Abidunnisa also discussed SAP Easy Access, explaining that it allows end users to perform day-to-day activities such as posting invoices and managing financial data. She emphasized the importance of consultant configurations, which determine how end users interact with the system.

SAP System Configuration Training Overview

Abidunnisa explained the process of accessing the Implementation Guide (IMG) screen through the Tools menu, emphasizing the importance of understanding the paths and buttons like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object). She highlighted the three roles involved in system configuration: consultants who set up the system, end users who perform daily operations, and support consultants who address errors. Abidunnisa also noted that training covers all three roles to prepare individuals for interviews and conceptual understanding.

S4 System Multi-Screen Navigation Training

Abidunnisa demonstrated the enhanced capabilities of the S4 system, which allows users to work on up to 12 screens simultaneously, compared to the previous limit of 6 screens in the ACC system. She explained how to open new screens through the GUI window and navigate the SAP menu, including the use of transaction codes and command fields. Abidunnisa also showed how to check system status and emphasized the importance of proper logging off and avoiding force shutdowns to ensure smooth access for future sessions.

SAP Financial Accounting Configuration Overview

Abidunnisa led a session on configuring SAP Financial Accounting, starting with defining a company using transaction code OX15 or navigating through the IMG path. She emphasized the importance of understanding the enterprise structure and explained various methods to access the customization screen, including using SPRO and SIMG. Abidunnisa highlighted the value of SAP documentation for self-study and preparation, encouraging participants to explore it for deeper insights into the system.

Setting Up a New Company

Abidunnisa demonstrated how to set up a new company in the system, explaining the process of creating a company short name and checking for duplicates. They discussed the character limitations for company names and addresses, with Abidunnisa showing how to work within these constraints. The group decided to proceed with creating a new company called SastraGeek, with Abidunnisa guiding them through the process of entering the necessary details.

SAP Country Code Configuration Overview

Abidunnisa explained the configuration of country codes in SAP, noting that India is represented by 'IN'. She clarified the difference between user-defined and system-defined fields, emphasizing that SAP is pre-set with data for countries, languages, and currencies. Abidunnisa also discussed the process of selecting country details, such as currency, and mentioned that while INR is the default for India, SAP allows flexibility in currency selection.

SAP Transport Request Management

The session focused on creating and managing transport requests in SAP, with Abidunnisa guiding participants through the process of saving data and configuring enterprise structures. They discussed the importance of transport requests for moving data between systems and the need to create requests for different modules like GL configuration and enterprise structure. Abidunnisa announced plans to cover more topics in the next session, including enterprise structure assignments and additional features like Transport Organizer. Poonam raised a question about the difference between customize and create requests, which Abidunnisa agreed to address after the next session.