Using The SAP Query Subscenario For Continuous Monitoring in Process Control 10.0

Using the SAP Query Subscenario
for Continuous Monitoring in

Process Control 10.0
Applies to:
SAP Process Control 10.0
Summary
This User Guide provides information about the implementation requirements and configuration instructions
for using the SAP Query subscenario for Continuous Monitoring.
Team:
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Created on:
24 Oct 2012
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Table of Contents
1.
Business Scenario............................................................................................................... 1
2.
Background Information ..................................................................................................... 1
3.
Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................ 1
4.
Step-by-Step Procedure ...................................................................................................... 2
5.
4.1
Preparing A SAP Query ................................................................................................ 2
4.2
IMG Configuration......................................................................................................... 2
4.3
Creating a Data Source and Business Rule in Process Control .................................. 2

4.3.1
Creating the Data Source ................................................................................ 2
4.3.2
Creating a Business Rule ................................................................................ 8
4.3.3
Business Rule Assignment ............................................................................ 17
4.4
Scheduling a Job ........................................................................................................ 21
4.5
Reviewing the Job Log ............................................................................................... 26
4.6
Reviewing the Job Result ........................................................................................... 28
Copyright ............................................................................................................................ 31

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Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring
1.
Business Scenario
SAP Query is an Automated Control data source that can be used to retrieve data that is used in your
business enterprise. The use of the SAP Query data source leverages the SAP NetWeaver query to
retrieve data without the installation of plug-ins. The queries can be both delivered and defined by
default, or modified to address your business objectives.
2.
Background Information
SAP enables you to create well-defined queries for many SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance
(GRC) applications. When you create a data source with SAP Query, you do not need to install any
additional Continuous Monitoring plug-ins. The data source queries can be executed remotely on
NetWeaver systems or locally on the Process Control server.
3.
Prerequisites
Before you can create the SAP Query as a data source, you need to verify that the query exists in the
target SAP system, and that the Remote Function Call (RFC) user is authorized to access the User
group.
The target SAP system can be any system which you want to monitor. Your target connectors and
controls are defined in the IMG configuration.
For more information about connectors see the Creating Connector Guide at https://websmp101.sapag.de/~form/sapnet?_SHORTKEY=01100035870000735637&_SCENARIO=01100035870000000202
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4.
Step-by-Step Procedure
The following sections describe how to create a SAP Query for Continuous Monitoring.
4.1
Preparing A SAP Query
You can use SAP Query transactions (SQ01, SQ02, and SQ03) to create data sources. These data
sources can query multiple tables to retrieve the information you want to analyze.
You can select the fields which are in the retrieved data as deficiency fields. The deficiency analysis is
based on the deficiency field data.
For more information see the SAP Query documentation at
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw70ehp1core/helpdata/en/f6/c39138e4a0341fe10000009b38f8cf/frames
et.htm.
4.2
IMG Configuration
For more information about configuring connectors see the Creating Connector Guide at
http://help.sap.com/pc.
4.3
Creating Data Sources and Business Rules in

Process Control
The following sections describe how to create data sources and business rules in Process Control
(PC).
4.3.1
Creating a Data Source
This section describes how to create a data source.

1. Log in to the PC portal and select the Rule Setup work center.
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2. Choose Continuous Monitoring > Data Sources.
3. Choose Create to create the data source.
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4. On the General tab, enter the following required information to describe the data source.
Data Source
Description
Valid From
NOTE: Ensure that the Valid From date is correct. We recommend that you set it
as the valid from date of the master data.
Valid To
Status
The data source status can be In Review or New; the default value is New.
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5. Using Query Lookup, enter the following required Object Field information from the Object
Field tab:
Subscenario Select SAP Query.
Connection Type Default is SAP System and cannot be changed.
Main Connector The main connector should be the connector where the query
resides; for example, R71 for Query Lookup.
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6. Use the Lookup display to search for a specific query name.

NOTE: The query must be created for the selected connector and assigned to a user
group. For detailed information, see the SAP Query standard documentation at
https://service.sap.com.
7. Verify that the correct information for your data source is displayed on the Object Field tab.
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8. Add an additional data source target connector, if necessary, on the Data Source screen.
9. Choose Save to save the data source.
10. On the Data Source General tab, set the status to Active to confirm usage by the business
rule.
11. Choose Save.
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4.3.2
Creating a Business Rule
This section describes how to create a business rule.

1. Navigate to Rule Setup > Business Rules.
2. Choose Create to initiate creation of the business rule.
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3. Choose Search Data Source to search for and then select a data source.
You can eliminate a lengthy search return result by entering specific information in the search
criteria screen.
For example, enter SAP_QUERY* to confine your search to data sources with SAP_QUERY
in the title.
4. Select a query, and then choose OK.
4. Choose Start to initiate business rule creation.
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5. Enter the following required information on the Business Rule screen.
Name
Description
Category
Status
Valid from
Ensure that the Valid From date is correct. We recommend that you set it as the
valid from date of the master data.
Valid to
6. Choose Next or the Filter Criteria tab after data entry is complete.
7. Select filter fields by choosing Select/Unselect.
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8. Select the filter fields that pertain to your business rule, and then choose OK after you have
finished your filter field selections.
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9. Select Filter Criteria on the Business Rule screen, then highlight the field to add the following
required information:
Sign
Option
Low
High
10. Choose Next to complete Filter Criteria selection.
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11. To define the deficiency field, select the field on the Field Description list.
12. Select or deselect the deficiency fields from the field list.
13. Choose OK after you have finished selecting your deficiency criteria.
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14. Select Deficiency Criteria to enter currency key information for the field value in the currency
column when the selected Deficiency field is an amount field.
15. Conditions and Calculations (optional)

This tab enables you to define additional analyses for the deficiency fields.
16. On the Output Format tab, select the field descriptor to change the output sequence (optional).
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17. Use the Technical Settings tab to select the maximum number of rows to retrieve by entering
the number in the Max. No. or Records to Analyze field.
18. Use the Ad hoc Query tab to test the business rule without scheduling a job.
19. Choose Data Collection to retrieve data.
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20. Using the Ad hoc Query tab, click Apply Rule to apply the business rule.
21. Open the business rule and change the status to Active for processing by the Business Rule
Assignment.
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4.3.3
Business Rule Assignment
This section describes how to assign the business rule to a control.

1. Select the Rule Setup work center and choose Continuous Monitoring > Business Rule
Assignment.
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2. On the Business Rule Assignment screen, select a control from the list of displayed controls.
3. Choose Add to add the business rule to the control.
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4. On the Select Business Rules screen, choose Search to search for, and then select a
business rule.
You can eliminate a lengthy search return result by entering specific information in the search
criteria screen.
For example, enter SAP_QUERY* to confine your search to business rules with SAP_QUERY
in the title.
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5. Use the Select Frequency screen to apply the listed frequency for your business rule.
6. Choose OK to save.
7. Review your selection for the Business Rule Assignment, and then choose Save.
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4.4
Scheduling a Job
This section describes how to schedule a job.

1. Navigate to Rule Setup > Scheduling > Automated Monitoring.
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2. Choose Create Job.

The Automated Monitoring screen appears.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Enter the Timeframe, Year, and Job Type on the Continuous Monitoring Scheduler screen.
Select Automated Monitoring Job on the Job Type menu.
Choose Start.
Choose Close without saving your information and exiting the screen.
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7. Select Header on the Continuous Monitoring Scheduler screen, and then enter the following
required information:
Job Name
Execution Type
Frequency
Test Period From
Test Period To
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8. Select Share Regulation, and then select the Regulation value from the dropdown menu
9. Select whether the information should be shared.
10. Choose Select Controls to search controls using the following search criteria:
Organization
Process
Subprocess
Control
Business Rule
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7. Select the control for the job you want to execute.
8. Select Control Details on the Continuous Monitoring screen, and then highlight and select the
control.
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9. Choose Save.
The Confirm message is displayed in the Confirmation step on the Continuous Monitoring
Scheduler screen.
10. Choose Close.
4.5
Reviewing the Job Log
This section describes how to review the job log.

1. Enter the Timeframe, Year, and Maximum Rows you would like to review, and then choose
Apply.
2. Select the Job Name which you would like to review, and then choose Open Job.
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2. On the Continuous Monitoring screen, select the Job Step tab, and then choose Job Step Log.
3. Go through the Job Step Log to review the executed jobs log.
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4.6
Reviewing the Job Result
This section describes how to review the job result.

1. To review the execution result, navigate to Rule Setup > Scheduling > Job Monitor.
2. Select the job name with job step, and then choose View Results.
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3. The job result is displayed.
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Background Information ..................................................................................................... 1

Step-by-Step Procedure ...................................................................................................... 2

Preparing A SAP Query ................................................................................................ 2

Creating a Data Source and Business Rule in Process Control .................................. 2

Creating the Data Source ................................................................................ 2

Creating a Business Rule ................................................................................ 8

Business Rule Assignment ............................................................................ 17

Scheduling a Job ........................................................................................................ 21

Reviewing the Job Log ............................................................................................... 26

Reviewing the Job Result ........................................................................................... 28

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Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Preparing A SAP Query

Creating Data Sources and Business Rules in

Creating a Data Source

This section describes how to create a data source.

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

2. Choose Continuous Monitoring > Data Sources.

3. Choose Create to create the data source.

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Subscenario Select SAP Query.

Connection Type Default is SAP System and cannot be changed.

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

6. Use the Lookup display to search for a specific query name.

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Creating a Business Rule

This section describes how to create a business rule.

2. Choose Create to initiate creation of the business rule.

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

4. Choose Start to initiate business rule creation.

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

5. Enter the following required information on the Business Rule screen.

7. Select filter fields by choosing Select/Unselect.

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

10. Choose Next to complete Filter Criteria selection.

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

15. Conditions and Calculations (optional)

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring

Business Rule Assignment

This section describes how to assign the business rule to a control.

Using the SAP Query Subscenario for Continuous Monitoring