C_TS4FI · ● Active · Associate · SAP
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | ~$96–$120 USD per attempt (6-attempt bundles available; regional pricing varies via SAP Learning Hub) |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Questions | 80 questions (scenario-based format; some sources cite activity-based 24-hour format for newer versions) |
| Passing | ~60–61% cut score (varies slightly by version) |
| Format | Multiple choice with scenario-based questions and business decision context |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE / SAP Learning Hub portal |
| Languages | English (primary); check SAP Learning Hub for regional availability |
| Valid | 12 months; requires completion of stay-current assessments via SAP Learning Hub to remain active |
| Renewal | Stay-current assessments through SAP Learning Hub; maintain alignment with latest SAP S/4HANA releases |
| Prerequisites | None; recommended for mid-career finance professionals and SAP ERP practitioners transitioning to S/4HANA |
| Released | 2023 version (C_TS4FI_2023); evolved from earlier Financial Accounting certifications |
| Retiring | N/A — actively maintained by SAP |
Vendor source — SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting ↗
Exam syllabus & topics — ERPPrep C_TS4FI_2023 Exam Syllabus ↗
About
The C_TS4FI certification verifies that a consultant possesses fundamental knowledge and proven skills in SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting, covering both on-premise and Cloud Private Edition deployments. Launched in 2023, this exam replaced earlier Financial Accounting certifications and emphasizes scenario-based questions, system behavior, configuration logic, and practical decision-making over isolated theory. It is positioned as an entry-level qualification for finance consultants to implement knowledge in projects under experienced mentorship.
Domain context — ERP/Finance
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems orchestrate financial, supply-chain, and operational data across an organization. Finance modules within ERP (GL, AP/AR, asset accounting, closing) are mission-critical; SAP dominates mid-market and enterprise deployments globally. The S/4HANA generation (cloud and on-premise) represents the current standard; predecessor ECC systems are in long-term support but declining in new projects.
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Topics covered
The exam blueprint weights the following domains equally (~11–20% each):
- General Ledger Accounting — Universal Journal, posting logic, period-end reconciliation, currency revaluation, consolidated reporting
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable — vendor/customer master data, invoice processing, payment terms, dunning, aging analysis
- Asset Accounting — fixed asset master data, depreciation methods, retirement, transfers, impairment
- Financial Closing — accrual reversal, intercompany reconciliation, variance analysis, legal consolidation, audit trail
- Bank Accounting — bank master data, payment processing, bank reconciliation, cash management integration
- Organizational & Master Data Setup — company code, plant, cost center, profit center structures; GL/AP/AR chart of accounts design
Source: SAP C_TS4FI_2023 Exam Syllabus ↗
Common skills at ERP/Finance · Associate
Shared content for the ERP/Finance domain at Associate level — not specific to this cert.
- Core ERP transaction processing and data entry (MM, FI, SD, HR modules)
- Financial statement reconciliation and variance analysis
- Regulatory compliance and audit control frameworks
- Chart of accounts design and GL posting logic
- Multi-company and multi-currency accounting in ERP
- Batch processing, period-end closing workflows
- Basic troubleshooting of posting errors and reconciliation discrepancies
- Master data governance (GL accounts, cost centers, internal order structures)
Recommended courses at ERP/Finance · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Training | TS4F02 — Financial Accounting in SAP S/4HANA (Academy Part II) | Part of SAP Learning Hub subscription (~$500–$1500/year) | ↗ |
| SAP Learning Hub | SAP Learning Hub — C_TS4FI prep journeys + hands-on labs | Included in subscription | ↗ |
| Udemy | C_TS4FI_2023 SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting | $12–$50 (frequent promotions) | ↗ |
| Udemy | C_TS4FI_2023 SAP S/4HANA Finance Certification Practice Test | $12–$50 | ↗ |
| openSAP | Financial Accounting in SAP S/4HANA (free MOOC) | Free | ↗ |
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERPPrep | SAP S/4HANA C_TS4FI_2023 Practice Questions (340+ scenario-based) | ~$99–$149 | ↗ |
| Udemy | C_TS4FI_2023 SAP Finance Certification Practice Test | $12–$50 | ↗ |
| SAP Learning Hub | Official SAP practice assessments (if available via subscription) | Included in subscription | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA: Business User Guide (Second Edition) | Jonas Tritschler, Stefan Walz, Reinhard Rupp, Nertila Mucka | SAP PRESS | 2023 | 978-1493224319 | ↗ |
| SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Certification Guide: Application Associate Exam (Third Edition) | Stefanos Pougkas | SAP PRESS | 2023 | 978-1493221271 | ↗ |
| Configuring SAP S/4HANA Finance | Multiple authors | SAP PRESS | 2022 | 978-1493219620 | ↗ |
All titles reference the current S/4HANA generation (2020+). Avoid books written for SAP ECC or pre-2020 S/4HANA; the Universal Journal and simplified data model represent a significant shift in approach.
Typical job titles at ERP/Finance · Associate
SAP FI Consultant · SAP S/4HANA Finance Functional Consultant · SAP Finance Associate · Accounting Systems Analyst · Financial Systems Consultant · SAP General Ledger Specialist · SAP Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings that list C_TS4FI or equivalent S/4HANA Finance experience as required or preferred.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $103,000–$140,000 annually (entry to mid-level; senior roles $160,000–$200,000+) | Glassdoor — SAP S/4HANA Consultant ↗ · ZipRecruiter — SAP Financial Consultant ↗ · Indeed — SAP S/4HANA roles ↗ |
| ZAR | R514,000–R948,750 annually (general SAP consultant range in South Africa; finance specialists may command 10–15% premium) | Glassdoor ZA — SAP Consultant ↗ · PayScale ZA — Senior SAP Consultant ↗ |
| GBP | £60,000–£90,000 annually (entry to mid-level) | IT Jobs Watch ↗ · Hays ↗ |
Salary note: C_TS4FI typically opens doors to mid-market and enterprise finance roles; salary progression depends heavily on industry vertical (banking, manufacturing, retail, utilities), geography, and prior ERP experience. South African SAP Finance consultants are in high demand; the premium for specialized finance knowledge is often negotiable.
Skills validated
Cert-specific — what this exam actually tests.
- General Ledger posting logic and month-end reconciliation in S/4HANA
- Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable invoice-to-payment and collections workflows
- Fixed Asset Management (FA module) — capitalization, depreciation, retirement
- Financial Closing processes — accruals, reversals, intercompany reconciliation
- Bank Accounting — bank master data, payment matching, reconciliation
- Organizational structure design — company code, plant, cost center, profit center hierarchies
- Master data governance — GL chart of accounts, vendor/customer master, business partner setup
- Universal Journal query and reporting in S/4HANA (consolidated view of all financial postings)
- Period-end control procedures and audit trail verification
- Scenario analysis and practical decision-making in finance configuration contexts
Related certifications
- Stacks with: C_TS410 — SAP S/4HANA Integrated Business Processes ↗ (note: C_TS410 retired Jan 1, 2025; replaced by C_IEE2E)
- Prerequisite for: C_TS430 — SAP S/4HANA Controlling Consultant ↗ (file not yet created); SAP Financial Accounting Specialist (higher-level certs TBD)
- Complements: SAP FICO ecosystem certs (CO module, cash flow, profit center accounting)
- Replaces: Earlier SAP Financial Accounting certifications for ECC era (e.g., pre-2020 FI certs)
- Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview ↗ (file not yet created)
Sources
- SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting (official cert page)
- SAP C_TS4FI_2023 Exam Syllabus — ERPPrep
- TS4F02 — SAP Training official course
- Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA: Business User Guide (Second Edition) — SAP PRESS
- SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting Certification Guide (Third Edition) — SAP PRESS
- C_TS4FI_2023 Practice Questions — Udemy
- Glassdoor — SAP S/4HANA Consultant Salary (US)
- ZipRecruiter — SAP S/4HANA Functional Consultant
- Glassdoor ZA — SAP Consultant Salary (South Africa)
- PayScale ZA — Senior SAP Consultant Salary
- ERPPrep — SAP S/4HANA Practice Exams
- SAP Press Finance & Controlling Books
Last verified: 2026-05-01 Parent ecosystem: SAP Ecosystem Overview (file not yet created) Parent domain: ERP/Finance Domain (file not yet created) Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview (file not yet created)