SAP S/4 HANA Foundations: FI, CO, MM, SD, QM, CS and PS

Overview

A comprehensive introductory course to SAP S/4HANA, which practically demonstrates system operations, the SAP Fiori interface, and core processes in key modules: FI, CO, MM, SD, QM, CS, and PS. Participants will understand the logic of master and transactional data, inter-module dependencies, as well as the basics of reporting and analytics in S/4HANA.

Today, SAP S/4HANA is a central system supporting financial, logistical, sales, quality, service, and project processes in organizations. In practice, this means that users – regardless of position – work on shared data and within processes that span multiple modules. Therefore, it is crucial to understand not only "where to click", but also: what happens to the data, how the system connects processes, and what business impacts a given transaction has.

The course is designed as a comprehensive map of S/4HANA: from system basics and navigation in the SAP Fiori Launchpad, through data foundations (master data, transactions, configuration), up to an overview of processes in the modules:

• FI (Finance) – general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, assets,
• CO (Controlling) – cost elements, cost/profit centers, internal orders,
• SD (Sales & Distribution) – sales, shipping, invoicing, master data,
• QM (Quality Management) – quality planning and control, inspections, reporting,
• CS (Customer Service) – service orders and contracts, data foundations,
• PS (Project System) – project structures, budgeting, execution and monitoring.

The entire program is concluded with an integration and reporting module, where participants will see how data flows between FI/CO/MM/SD/QM/CS/PS, and how to use basic reports and Fiori analytical applications.

The outcome of the course is a cohesive understanding of the system: the participant begins to see SAP S/4HANA as a logical ecosystem of processes, rather than a collection of separate modules.

Who is this course for

• new SAP S/4HANA users (business and IT)
• people in departments: finance/accounting, controlling, purchasing/procurement, logistics/warehouse, sales, quality, service, PM/project management office
• process analysts, key users, people supporting system implementation and maintenance
• managers who want to understand data flow and process integration

Requirements

No technical requirements. A general understanding of business processes (finance, logistics, sales) is useful, but not required.

After the course, the participant:

• understands the architecture and concept of SAP S/4HANA and the role of SAP Fiori,
• navigates the interface (Fiori Launchpad) efficiently and knows how to personalize it,
• distinguishes between master data, transactions, and configuration, and understands their importance,
• knows the basic processes in FI/CO/MM/SD/QM/CS/PS modules and their typical steps,
• understands the integration points between modules,
• can use basic reports and analytical tools in Fiori.

What exactly will you improve thanks to the course

• Faster onboarding to work in SAP S/4HANA – less "wandering" around the system, more confidence in actions
• Better understanding of transaction impacts – what happens in finance, logistics, and reports when you perform operations in your module
• Smoother cross-departmental collaboration – understanding the FI–CO–MM–SD–QM–CS–PS dependencies shortens coordination time and reduces errors
• Better data quality – conscious use of master data and understanding its impact on processes
• Basics of reporting and analytics – quickly accessing management information without Excel "magic"

Training methods

• introductory mini-lecture (context + module map)
• system demonstrations (Fiori, navigation, reporting)
• step-by-step exercises on process scenarios
• integration case studies showing data flow through modules
• Q&A sessions and best practice checklists

Introduction to SAP S/4 HANA - 4h

Date: 19.06.2026. From 8:00 to 12:00.

• SAP S/4 HANA Overview
• SAP S/4 HANA Architecture
• Key features and benefits
• User interface and navigation
• Using SAP Fiori Launchpad
• Fiori Launchpad Personalization
• Understanding master data, transactional data, and configuration
• Overview of SAP modules and integration points

Materials Management (MM) - 8h

Date: 22.06.2026. From 8:00 to 16:00.

• Introduction to Materials Management
• Master data in MM
• Procurement process
• Inventory management

Quality Management (QM) - 8h

Date: 29.06.2026. From 8:00 to 16:00.

• Introduction to Quality Management
• Master data in QM
• Quality planning, inspection, and control
• Quality notifications and reporting

Sales and Distribution (SD) - 8h

Date: 02.07.2026. From 8:00 to 16:00.

• Introduction to Sales and Distribution
• Master data in SD
• Sales order processing
• Delivery and billing processes

Customer Service (CS) - 4h

Date: 03.07.2026. From 8:00 to 12:00.

• Introduction to Customer Service
• Master data in CS
• Service order management
• Service contract management

Project System (PS) - 8h

Date: 13.07.2026. From 8:00 to 16:00.

• Introduction to Project System
• Project structures
• Project planning and budgeting
• Project execution and monitoring

Financial Accounting (FI) - 8h

Date: 15.07.2026. From 8:00 to 16:00.

• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• General Ledger (GL) accounting
• Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Asset Accounting (AA)

Controlling (CO) - 8h

Date: 20.07.2026. From 8:00 to 16:00.

• Introduction to Controlling
• Cost element accounting
• Cost center accounting
• Internal orders
• Profit center accounting

Integration and Reporting - 8h

Date: 27.07.2026. From 8:00 to 16:00.

• Integration between FI, CO, MM, SD, QM, CS, and PS modules
• Basic reporting and analytics
• Introduction to SAP Fiori applications for analytics