Question #1 Regarding MM02, Comprised of Two Questions, Each Worth 1 Point

(1 Point) In step #16, you are instructed to check the box for Chk double inv. Below is a screenshot showing an explanation for Chk. double inv. The explanation is obtained by clicking on the description and then either right clicking on Help or selecting F1.

Four common transaction-related internal control objectives are discussed in the Classic Rockers SAP Chapter 1 text. Three objectives are enhanced by this control feature, while one objective is not. Please explain how the objective a particular transaction is recorded is not enhanced by this control feature.

(1 Point) What kind of control is this control procedure a preventive or detective control? Explain.

Question #2 Regarding MM03, Comprised of Two Questions, Each Worth 1 Point

In step #2, you are asked to input the PurchasingOrganization of CRPurchasing Dept. The value of C_ _ _ may have already populated the field, with Classic Pur Dept_ _ _ showing to the right of the field, therefore requiring no editing of the field.

If you were to change the value in the field to another PurchasingOrganization and then select at the top of the screen, the description to the right of the field would change to reflect that of the new PurchasingOrganization entered. The first screenshot below shows PurchasingOrganization of C500 while the second shows PurchasingOrganization of C000.

What kind of application control is present through the automatic showing of the description of the PurchasingOrganization after entering the value of the PurchasingOrganization? Explain.

Which of the four common control objectives is most enhanced by this control feature in this situation? Explain.

Question #3 Regarding MM04, Comprised of Two Questions, Each Worth 1 Point

(1 Point) In step #9, you are instructed to enter the value for USA for the country of HappyBottoms. You are instructed to do the same in step #9 in MM02. The correct value is US. However, suppose instead you entered the value USA. The following screenshot shows the error message at the bottom of the screen that would result.

What kind of application control is present on the Country field? Explain.

(1 Point) Which of the four common transaction-related control objectives is most enhanced by this control feature in this situation? Explain.

Question #4 Regarding MM06, Comprised of Two Questions, Each Worth 1 Point

(1 Point) In this exercise, you are instructed to enter certain data about your trading good, Cushion. The screenshot below shows data entry for the Basic data 1 view. Assume that 4 was entered properly as the Gross Weight, but 40 was accidentally entered as the value in the field for Net Weight, instead of 4. Note the warning message at the bottom of the screenshot that would have resulted based on a comparison of the values entered in the two respective fields.

Based on the warning message shown, what kind of application control is present on the Net Weight field? Explain.

(1 Point) Which of the four common transaction-related control objectives is most enhanced by this control feature in this situation? Explain.

Question #5 Regarding MM08, Comprised of Two Questions, Each Worth 1 Point

(1 Point) In this exercise, you are instructed to enter certain data about the purchasing information record you were creating between Happy Bottoms and both Cushion and Wood Kit. The screenshot below shows data entry for creating the relationship between Happy Bottoms and Cushion. Assume that a value was erroneously not entered for Pl. Deliv. Time. Note the error message at the bottom of the screenshot. A similar message would be provided if failing to enter Standard Qty, as well as Net Price.

Based on the error message shown, what kind of application control is present on multiple fields in the Purch. Organization Data 1 screen? Explain.

(1 Point) Which of the four common transaction-related control objectives is most enhanced by this control feature in this situation? Explain.

Question #6 Regarding the MM Set of Exercises, Worth 4 Points:

(Four answers, each worth 1 point) The Chapter 1 text of this case discusses Roles and Profiles. This discussion emphasizes the need for proper separation of duties within organizations for reducing the threat of errors and fraud.

Please recognize that in this case, you have access to more areas than a typical employee would (or should) have in an actual business. For training purposes of learning about SAP, students are allowed to perform all transaction related roles in the entire system. This greater access across functional areas allows students to gain practical insight and appreciation into the interrelationships of an organization and its ERP system, such as SAP.

Consider the following pairs of duties. For each pair, identify whether they are compatible or incompatible. Explain why, referring to the names and descriptions of exercises, as well as using the process from the textbook homework on separation of duties.

MM01 and MM05

MM02 and MM12

MM04 and MM08

MM06 and MM10