Importing from SAP
Requirements
| File | Containing... |
|---|---|
| filename.DAT | Chart of accounts |
To generate the necessary files from SAP version 4.6c for this import, SAP provides an add-in called Audit Information System. If you are having difficulty generating the proper files for importing into Working Papers, contact SAP for assistance.
Prerequisites
- If Protection is activated, the File permission "Import" is required to perform this operation.
Procedure
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Open the client file in which you want to import.
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On the Engagement tab, in the Data group, click Import | Accounting Software.
- In the Import From field, select SAP.
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In the Version field, select the default version R/3. This is the only version of SAP currently supported.
Note: Click here to see all accounting software supported versions.
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In the Import Path field, type the exact path where the file you want to import resides or use Browse to locate the file manually.
The Trial Balance (Opening Entries)will be imported.
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To import client information, click Import Client Information. This information will be displayed in the Engagement Properties dialog.
- In the Select File field, select the file name of the SAP file. Working Papers assumes a file extension of DAT and it is not necessary to specify the file extension.
- Click OK to begin importing.
Results
Accounting data is imported into the client file.
