Discover why default SAP HANA settings contradict security recommendations and how to properly audit S/4HANA implementations beyond technical aspects to address critical process and compliance issues.

SAP HANA's auditing feature is actually disabled by default, even though SAP's own Security Baseline recommends enabling it. Organizations that involve internal audit early in the migration process avoid expensive retrofitting and can achieve up to 20 to 30 percent annual savings in their total cost of compliance.
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Lena: Hey there, welcome to another episode of "Tech Audit Insights." I'm Lena, and I'm joined by my colleague Miles. Today we're tackling something that might sound technical but has massive business implications – auditing SAP S/4HANA systems.
Miles: Absolutely, Lena. And you know what's surprising? Many organizations focus heavily on the technical implementation of S/4HANA but sometimes neglect the process and organizational issues due to time pressure and limited resources.
Lena: That's fascinating. So they get the system running but miss critical control aspects?
Miles: Exactly! According to KPMG's research, this leads to considerable problems after go-live, both in workflows and compliance. And here's the kicker – SAP HANA's auditing feature is actually disabled by default, even though SAP's own Security Baseline recommends enabling it.
Lena: Wait, really? The default setting contradicts their own security recommendation? That seems counterintuitive.
Miles: Right? It's one of those things that catches organizations off guard. Whether you're performing a strategic, operational, reporting, or compliance audit, understanding these nuances is critical. And internal audit teams can actually add tremendous value during S/4HANA transformations.
Lena: I imagine many of our listeners are either preparing for an audit or trying to make their systems audit-ready. Let's break down what a comprehensive SAP S/4HANA audit actually involves and the key areas auditors need to focus on.