S4002 - Sap S/4Hana Financials Overview - 2025

SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting (FI) & Management Accounting (CO). Learn General Ledger, Cost Control, and Reporting

What you'll learn

Introduction to SAP S/4HANA Architecture

Introduction to SAP Fiori Navigation

Comprehend key Financial Accounting (FI) processes, including General Ledger (FI-GL), Accounts Payable (FI-AP), and Accounts Receivable (FI-AR)

Gain insights into Management Accounting (CO) methodologies, covering Cost Allocation, Product Costing, and Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)

Requirements

No prior SAP experience is required, but a basic understanding of financial processes (such as accounting principles, financial statements, or cost allocation) is recommended.

Description

Welcome to the S4002 training, where we take a practical approach to exploring the core functionalities of Financial Accounting (FI) and Management Accounting (CO) within SAP S/4HANA. This course is structured to provide a seamless learning experience, beginning with an overview of SAP S/4HANA, progressing to the SAP Fiori interface, and culminating in a detailed exploration of Financial Accounting and Controlling.What Will You Learn in This Course?1. SAP S/4HANA Overview:Gain a foundational understanding of SAP S/4HANA's architecture, innovations, and integrated functionalities.Explore how S/4HANA enables organizations to manage financial processes efficiently while ensuring compliance and transparency.2. SAP Fiori Navigation:Learn to navigate the SAP Fiori interface, the user-friendly entry point to SAP S/4HANA.Discover how to set up user preferences, manage dashboards, and access key financial tools with ease.3. Financial Accounting (FI):General Ledger (FI-GL): Understand its role as the foundation of financial reporting, from journal entries to the preparation of key financial statements.Accounts Payable (FI-AP): Learn how to manage vendor transactions, from invoice posting to outgoing payments.Accounts Receivable (FI-AR): Gain insights into managing customer invoices, payments, and balances.4. Management Accounting (CO):Cost Allocation: Explore how costs are distributed across cost centers, providing visibility into departmental spending.Product Costing: Delve into the cost allocation process for production orders, tracking expenses such as material consumption and activity allocation.Profitability Analysis (CO-PA): Analyze revenue and profitability across various dimensions, enabling strategic decision-making.Why Is This Course Unique?This course stands out by integrating practical exercises that simulate real-world scenarios. You will experience end-to-end processes such as procurement, production, and sales, observing how financial data flows and integrates seamlessly across SAP modules. These exercises ensure a clear understanding of how financial and controlling functionalities support organizational goals.Who Should Take This Course?This course is designed for:Finance professionals seeking a practical understanding of SAP’s financial modules.Managers and decision-makers aiming to leverage SAP for better cost control and strategic planning.SAP users transitioning to S/4HANA and requiring an overview of its financial and controlling features.Course StructureSAP S/4HANA Overview: Start with the big picture of S/4HANA's capabilities.SAP Fiori Interface: Master navigation to access tools efficiently.FI/CO Deep Dive: Explore General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Allocation, Product Costing, and Profitability Analysis in detail.ConclusionBy the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to manage financial data effectively, allocate costs strategically, and analyze profitability across various dimensions within SAP S/4HANA. This foundation will empower you to excel in roles requiring financial integration and data-driven decision-making.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Financial Accounting and Management Accounting

Lecture 1 Financial Accounting and Controlling

Section 2: S/4HANA Overview

Lecture 2 Overview of SAP S/4HANA

Section 3: SAP Fiori Interface

Lecture 3 Introduction to SAP Fiori

Lecture 4 SAP Fiori Home Screen

Lecture 5 SAP Fiori - User Defaults, Settings, and Group Titles

Lecture 6 SAP Fiori - Basics of Navigation and Managing Saved Searches

Section 4: Financial Accounting and Management Accounting

Lecture 7 Financial Accounting: Balance Sheet, Income Statement and General Ledger

Lecture 8 Financial Accounting: Manual Postings and CO Integration

Lecture 9 Financial Accounting: Manual Supplier Invoice and CO Integration

Lecture 10 Financial Accounting: Purchase-to-Pay - Goods Receipt Integration

Lecture 11 Financial Accounting: Purchase-to-Pay - Invoice Receipt Integration

Lecture 12 Financial Accounting: Accounts Payable

Lecture 13 Financial Accounting and Controlling: Plan-to-Produce Integration

Lecture 14 Financial Accounting and Controllig: Order-to-Cash, Stock Product Sales

Lecture 15 Financial Accounting and Controlling: Order-to-Cash - Service Sales

Lecture 16 Financial Accounting: Accounts Receivable

Lecture 17 Financial Accounting and Controlling: Financials Reports

Section 5: Conclusion

Lecture 18 Course Recap and Next Steps

Finance professionals and accountants seeking an introduction to SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting (FI) and Management Accounting (CO).,SAP end-users and business analysts looking to understand financial processes within SAP S/4HANA, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Cost Allocation.,ERP consultants and IT professionals aiming to expand their knowledge of SAP’s financial modules and integration with other business areas.,Managers and decision-makers who want insights into SAP S/4HANA financial processes to support strategic decision-making and cost control.