S4 HANA Financial Accounting (FI)

Course Objective

  • To introduce students to the architecture and functionalities of SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting.
  • To develop competence in configuring enterprise structures, ledgers, and master data.
  • To provide hands-on exposure to FIORI interface and Universal Journal concepts (ACDOCA).
  • To understand real-time document posting, reporting, and analysis.
  • To equip students to handle end-to-end accounting processes including foreign currency valuation, document control, and intercompany transactions.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the transition from SAP ECC to S4 HANA and the significance of Universal Journal.
  • Configure and map enterprise structures and control settings in SAP FI.
  • Create and manage master data for GLs, vendors, customers, and assets.
  • Post and analyze transactions through both SAP GUI and FIORI.
  • Handle multi-company and multi-currency transactions confidently.
  • Demonstrate SAP accounting proficiency in practical assessments and live server environments.

S4 HANA Financial Accounting (FI) Syllabus T30

Session No. Topics Tool/Reading/Activity Skill Focus
1 HANA Overview & Evolution HANA & S/4HANA Architecture Models Understanding SAP HANA Infrastructure
2 Universal Journal & SAP FIORI ACDOCA Demo + FIORI App Tour UI Navigation & Centralized Reporting
3 Journey to SAP S/4HANA ECC vs S/4HANA Comparison Case Migration Awareness
4 Technical Tables & Core Structures Hands-on: Exploring ACDOCA, BKPF, BSEG Technical Configuration Clarity
5 Enterprise Structure in SAP Org Unit Mapping: Company, Company Code, Business Area SAP Business Hierarchy Setup
6 Controlling Area & Master Config CO Basics + GL Integration Cost Center Mapping
7 General Ledger Master Data GL Master Creation Lab Chart of Accounts Structuring
8 Business Partner Configuration BP, Customer, Vendor Creation Walkthrough Master Data Management
9 Asset & Material Ledger Basics Material Ledger Setup + Asset Master Screens New Asset Accounting Understanding
10 GL Accounting in S/4HANA On-Premise vs FIORI GL Comparison Ledger-Based Accounting
11 Document Types: Park, Hold, Recurring Practical Task Sheet + Live Demo Process Automation in Accounting
12 Accruals, Deferrals, Reversals Accrual Engine + Manual Entry Lab Period-End Adjustments
13 Fiscal & Posting Period Settings Configuration Exercise + Scenarios Time-Based Accounting Control
14 Field Status, Document Settings Field Status Variant Practice Input Screen Customization
15 Classic vs New GL, Extension Ledgers GL Variants Analysis Task Accounting Standard Compliance
16 Universal Journal & Parallel Accounting ACDOCA Deep Dive + Parallel Ledger Setup Multinational Reporting
17 Document Posting Analysis FIORI Posting + Reporting Walkthrough Real-Time Financial Monitoring
18 Cross Company Code Transactions Case Study + Cross Posting Demo Intercompany Finance
19 Foreign Currency Valuation FX Config + Gain/Loss Simulations Global Financial Accuracy
20 Final Assessment MCQs + Hands-on Server Based Test Evaluation & Practical Readiness