Course description

Using the Payables Management Process is a comprehensive SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition training program designed for finance professionals, SAP FI consultants, Accounts Payable specialists, ERP implementation teams, and SAP certification candidates who want to master modern Payables Management processes.

This course provides practical knowledge of Accounts Payable operations, including Down Payment processing, Payment Run configuration, Automatic Payment Program (APP), supplier payment automation, invoice workflow management, and intelligent process automation within SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

Learners will gain hands-on experience configuring payment programs, managing supplier master data, processing down payments, executing payment runs, automating invoice approvals, troubleshooting payment workflows, and improving operational efficiency.

The course prepares participants to confidently participate in SAP Financial Accounting implementation projects with a specialization in Accounts Payable and Payables Management.

Efficient Payables Management is essential for maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring timely payments, optimizing working capital, and improving financial control. SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition provides intelligent tools to automate payment processing, manage supplier invoices, configure payment programs, and streamline Accounts Payable operations.

This course introduces the complete Payables Management lifecycle, beginning with supplier down payments and progressing through payment program configuration, payment execution, invoice workflow automation, and Accounts Payable process optimization.

Learners will understand how to configure enterprise payment processes while integrating Accounts Payable with Procurement, Financial Accounting, Banking, and workflow automation.

By the end of this course, participants will possess the practical skills required to configure, implement, and manage enterprise Accounts Payable operations using SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

Who Should Attend

  • SAP FI Consultants
  • SAP Accounts Payable Consultants
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Consultants
  • Accounts Payable Specialists
  • Finance Managers
  • Payment Processing Specialists
  • Procurement Professionals
  • ERP Consultants
  • Chartered Accountants
  • Financial Controllers
  • SAP Functional Consultants
  • ERP Implementation Teams
  • Finance Professionals
  • SAP Certification Candidates
  • Business Analysts

Skills You Will Gain

  • SAP Accounts Payable
  • SAP Payables Management
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
  • Down Payment Processing
  • Supplier Payments
  • Payment Program Configuration
  • Automatic Payment Program (APP)
  • Payment Methods
  • Bank Selection
  • Supplier Master Data
  • Invoice Processing
  • Flexible Workflow
  • Invoice Approval Automation
  • Payment Automation
  • Financial Process Automation
  • Workflow Troubleshooting
  • SAP Fiori Applications
  • Financial Operations
  • Enterprise Payment Management
  • Accounts Payable Reporting

Career Opportunities

  • SAP FI Consultant
  • SAP Accounts Payable Consultant
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Consultant
  • Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Finance Business Analyst
  • ERP Functional Consultant
  • Financial Systems Consultant
  • SAP Finance Specialist
  • Payment Process Consultant
  • Financial Controller
  • Finance Manager
  • SAP Functional Analyst
  • ERP Implementation Consultant
  • Accounts Payable Manager
  • Financial Operations Consultant

Certification Preparation

This course aligns with the SAP Learning Journey Using the Payables Management Process and prepares learners for SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition certification topics related to Down Payments, Payment Program configuration, Automatic Payment Program (APP), Accounts Payable automation, and invoice workflow management.

What will i learn?

  • Configure supplier down payments.
  • Create down payment requests.
  • Process supplier down payments.
  • Monitor Accounts Payable transactions.
  • Configure the Automatic Payment Program.
  • Configure payment methods.
  • Configure bank selections.
  • Execute payment runs.
  • Maintain supplier master data.
  • Configure invoice approval workflows.
  • Automate Accounts Payable processes.
  • Troubleshoot payment workflow issues.
  • Improve payment efficiency.
  • Optimize supplier payment processing.
  • Support SAP Payables Management implementation projects.

Requirements

  • Basic Financial Accounting
  • Accounts Payable Fundamentals
  • ERP Concepts
  • Basic SAP Navigation
  • Computer or Laptop
  • Internet Connection
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Access (Recommended)
  • SAP Fiori Launchpad

Frequently asked question

Yes. The course starts with the fundamentals of Accounts Payable before progressing into payment configuration, payment automation, supplier invoice workflows, and enterprise payment processing.

Yes. You will learn how to create down payment requests, post supplier down payments, monitor payments, clear invoices, and configure automatic account determination.

Yes. The course explains Payment Program configuration, payment methods, company code settings, bank selection, and payment execution.

Absolutely. Learners will configure payment runs, maintain supplier master data, define payment methods, and execute payment processing efficiently.

Yes. The course covers Flexible Workflow, invoice approval workflows, parked and blocked invoice processing, and troubleshooting tools for Accounts Payable automation.

Yes. Learners will use SAP Fiori applications to configure payment programs, monitor payment runs, approve supplier invoices, and manage Accounts Payable operations.

Yes. The course teaches Flexible Workflow configuration, supplier invoice approvals, blocked invoice processing, and workflow troubleshooting for efficient payment operations.

Yes. The course follows the SAP Learning Journey and prepares learners for Accounts Payable and Payables Management topics within SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition certification. The next section will include:

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Module 1 Overview

    Managing supplier down payments is an essential Accounts Payable process that enables organizations to make advance payments to suppliers while maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring proper invoice reconciliation.

    This module introduces the complete down payment lifecycle in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, including purchase orders with down payments, down payment requests, payment posting, monitoring outstanding down payments, invoice verification, clearing activities, and automatic account determination.

    By the end of this module, learners will be able to configure and execute supplier down payment processes that improve procurement efficiency and financial control.

    What You Will Learn

    • Understand supplier down payments.
    • Configure purchase orders with down payments.
    • Create down payment requests.
    • Process supplier down payments.
    • Monitor outstanding payments.
    • Enter supplier invoices.
    • Clear down payments against invoices.
    • Configure automatic account determination.
    • Improve Accounts Payable efficiency.

    Units in This Module

    • Unit 1.1: Executing Down Payments for the Procurement of Goods
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    1.1 Executing Down Payments for the Procurement of Goods

    This unit explains how supplier down payments are processed throughout the procurement lifecycle. Learners will understand how to create purchase orders with down payment requirements, generate down payment requests, post supplier payments, monitor payment status, process invoices, and perform payment clearing.

    Key Topics

    • Supplier Down Payments
    • Purchase Orders
    • Down Payment Requests
    • Down Payment Posting
    • Invoice Verification
    • Payment Clearing
    • Automatic Account Determination
    • Accounts Payable

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Module 2 Overview

    The Automatic Payment Program (APP) enables organizations to process supplier payments efficiently by automating payment selection, payment methods, bank determination, and payment execution.

    This module introduces Payment Program configuration, including company code settings, payment methods, bank selection, supplier master data adjustments, and payment execution.

    By the end of this module, learners will be able to configure and execute enterprise payment runs using SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

    What You Will Learn

    • Configure the Automatic Payment Program.
    • Configure company code payment settings.
    • Define payment methods.
    • Configure bank selection.
    • Maintain supplier master data.
    • Configure financial documents.
    • Execute payment runs.
    • Monitor payment processing.
    • Optimize supplier payments.

    Units in This Module

    • Unit 2.1: Configuring and Managing Payment Program Settings
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    2.1 Configuring and Managing Payment Program Settings

    This unit explains the complete configuration of the SAP Automatic Payment Program. Learners will configure payment methods, bank determination, company code settings, supplier payment parameters, and payment execution rules.

    Key Topics

    • Automatic Payment Program
    • Company Code Configuration
    • Payment Methods
    • Bank Selection
    • Supplier Master Data
    • Financial Documents
    • Payment Execution
    • Accounts Payable

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Module 3 Overview

    Efficient payment execution ensures suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with organizational financial policies. This module focuses on executing payment runs, validating payment proposals, monitoring payment status, and managing payment processing activities.

    Learners will understand how to review payment proposals, execute payment runs, monitor payment logs, resolve exceptions, and ensure smooth supplier payment operations.

    By the end of this module, learners will be able to confidently manage enterprise payment execution using SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

    What You Will Learn

    • Review payment proposals.
    • Execute payment runs.
    • Validate payment documents.
    • Monitor payment processing.
    • Resolve payment exceptions.
    • Analyze payment logs.
    • Manage supplier payments.
    • Improve payment efficiency.
    • Optimize Accounts Payable operations.

    Units in This Module

    • Unit 3.1: Executing Enterprise Payment Runs
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    3.1 Executing Enterprise Payment Runs

    This unit focuses on the operational execution of supplier payment runs. Learners will review payment proposals, validate payment documents, process supplier payments, monitor execution status, and troubleshoot payment processing issues.

    Key Topics

    • Payment Proposal
    • Payment Run
    • Payment Documents
    • Supplier Payments
    • Payment Monitoring
    • Exception Handling
    • Payment Logs
    • Financial Processing

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Module 4 Overview

    Modern Accounts Payable departments rely on intelligent automation to reduce manual effort, accelerate invoice approvals, improve payment accuracy, and increase operational efficiency. SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition provides Flexible Workflow capabilities that automate supplier invoice approvals, manage blocked and parked invoices, and simplify exception handling.

    This module introduces Accounts Payable process automation using Flexible Workflow, supplier invoice management, workflow configuration, approval processes, troubleshooting applications, and intelligent invoice processing.

    By the end of this module, learners will be able to configure and manage automated invoice workflows that streamline Accounts Payable operations and improve financial governance.

    What You Will Learn

    • Understand Flexible Workflow.
    • Configure supplier invoice workflows.
    • Process parked invoices.
    • Manage blocked invoices.
    • Configure approval workflows.
    • Monitor workflow status.
    • Troubleshoot workflow issues.
    • Automate Accounts Payable processes.
    • Improve invoice processing efficiency.

    Units in This Module

    • Unit 4.1: Illustrating Supplier Invoice Management with Flexible Workflow Integration
    • Unit 4.2: Highlighting Automation Capabilities within Invoice Processing
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    4.1 Illustrating Supplier Invoice Management with Flexible Workflow Integration

    This unit introduces SAP Flexible Workflow for supplier invoice management. Learners will understand how to configure approval workflows, define approval responsibilities, manage workflow scenarios, and automate supplier invoice approvals.

    Key Topics

    • Flexible Workflow
    • Supplier Invoice Management
    • Workflow Configuration
    • Approval Process
    • Workflow Responsibilities
    • Invoice Approval
    • SAP Fiori Workflow Apps
    • Accounts Payable Automation
  • Lesson 03 00:00:00
    4.2 Highlighting Automation Capabilities within Invoice Processing

    This unit focuses on intelligent automation capabilities that improve invoice processing efficiency. Learners will work with parked invoices, blocked invoices, workflow monitoring applications, troubleshooting tools, and automated approval processes.

    Key Topics

    • Parked Invoices
    • Blocked Invoices
    • Workflow Monitoring
    • Troubleshooting Apps
    • Invoice Automation
    • Intelligent Processing
    • Financial Operations
    • SAP S/4HANA Cloud

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Practical Exercises

    Throughout this course, learners will complete hands-on implementation exercises using SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition – Payables Management.

    Participants will perform the following practical exercises:

    • Configure supplier down payment settings.
    • Create purchase orders with down payments.
    • Generate supplier down payment requests.
    • Process supplier down payments.
    • Monitor down payment balances.
    • Enter supplier invoices.
    • Clear supplier down payments.
    • Configure Automatic Payment Program (APP).
    • Configure company code payment settings.
    • Define payment methods.
    • Configure bank selection.
    • Maintain supplier master data.
    • Execute payment proposals.
    • Process payment runs.
    • Validate payment documents.
    • Monitor payment execution.
    • Configure Flexible Workflow.
    • Configure supplier invoice approval workflows.
    • Process parked invoices.
    • Manage blocked invoices.
    • Monitor workflow execution.
    • Use troubleshooting applications.
    • Automate Accounts Payable processes.
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    Enterprise Capstone Project

    Implementing Enterprise Payables Management in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

    In this capstone project, learners will implement a complete Accounts Payable and Payment Management solution for a fictional multinational organization using SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

    The project simulates a real SAP implementation where learners configure supplier payment processes, automate payment execution, implement invoice approval workflows, and optimize enterprise Accounts Payable operations.

    Phase 1 – Accounts Payable Configuration

    Configure:

    • Business Partner (Supplier) Master Data
    • Company Code Settings
    • Accounts Payable Configuration
    • Automatic Account Determination
    • Supplier Payment Parameters
    • Financial Posting Settings
    • Organizational Structure
    • Payment Controls

    Phase 2 – Supplier Down Payments

    Implement:

    • Purchase Orders with Down Payments
    • Down Payment Requests
    • Supplier Down Payment Posting
    • Payment Monitoring
    • Invoice Verification
    • Down Payment Clearing
    • Supplier Reconciliation
    • Financial Integration

    Phase 3 – Automatic Payment Program

    Configure:

    • Automatic Payment Program (APP)
    • Payment Methods
    • Bank Selection
    • Payment Medium Configuration
    • Payment Proposal
    • Payment Execution
    • Payment Monitoring
    • Exception Handling

    Phase 4 – Intelligent Accounts Payable Automation

    Configure:

    • Flexible Workflow
    • Supplier Invoice Approval
    • Parked Invoice Workflow
    • Blocked Invoice Workflow
    • Workflow Responsibilities
    • Workflow Monitoring
    • Troubleshooting Applications
    • Invoice Process Automation

    Expected Project Outcome

    Upon successful completion of the capstone project, learners will be able to:

    • Implement SAP Accounts Payable.
    • Configure supplier payment processes.
    • Process supplier down payments.
    • Configure the Automatic Payment Program.
    • Execute enterprise payment runs.
    • Configure payment methods and bank selection.
    • Automate supplier invoice approvals.
    • Configure Flexible Workflow.
    • Process parked and blocked invoices.
    • Monitor payment execution.
    • Improve Accounts Payable efficiency.
    • Support enterprise SAP Financial Accounting implementation projects.

Jittesh Purrohit

Lectures

11

Skill level

Intermediate

Expiry period

Lifetime

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