Technical & Functional Understanding
1. What is SAP Central Finance, and what are its main benefits?
Expected Answer: Consolidation of financial data from multiple source systems,
real-time replication, harmonized reporting, etc.
2. What is the role of SLT in SAP CFIN? How is it different from AIF?
Follow-up: When would you use SLT vs AIF for troubleshooting?
3. Explain the basic flow of document replication from source system to Central
Finance.
Follow-up: What steps are involved before a document appears in the CFIN system?
4. What are the prerequisites before you begin the initial load in Central Finance?
Examples: Master data mapping, CO-PA configuration, number range alignment, etc.
5. How is master data handled in CFIN?
Follow-up: What are key mapping and value mapping?
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🧠 Configuration & Monitoring
6. How do you set up and monitor replication in CFIN?
Tools to mention: SLT cockpit, AIF monitor (transaction /AIF/ERR), CFIN Monitor.
7. What is AIF and how is it used in Central Finance?
Expected Answer: It monitors and manages data replication errors; allows
reprocessing of failed messages.
8. Can you explain the purpose of document splitting in the context of Central
Finance?
Follow-up: What happens if the source system does not use document splitting?
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🔄 Real-World Exposure & Problem Solving
9. What are common issues you’ve faced in CFIN replication, and how did you resolve
them?
Examples: Mapping errors, reconciliation mismatches, missing cost centers, currency
issues.
10. Have you worked on any CFIN implementation or support projects? What was your
role?
Follow-up: System landscape, team size, tools used, challenges faced.