3751569 - How to Implement Dual Control for TRM Financial Instruments- SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Symptom

How to activate and configure the Dual Control approval/settlement process for TRM transactions in SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Resolution

TRM utilizes two complementary mechanisms to ensure a secure transaction lifecycle:

Mechanism A: Processing Category (Primary — Contract vs. Settlement)

The Processing Category (ABWTYP) determines the activity chain—the mandatory steps a transaction must pass through.

Processing Category	Activity Chain	Dual Control Effect
00001	Contract only	No separation. Flows are flagged for posting immediately upon contract creation.
00002	Contract → Settlement	Mandatory Gate. User A creates the "Contract"; User B must perform the "Settlement." Flows are only eligible for posting after settlement.

Process Flow for Category 00002:

Creation (Front Office): Transaction is saved with Activity = Contract.
Settlement (Back Office): A second user reviews and settles the transaction. Flows only become "Flagged for Posting" after this step.

Mechanism B: Automatic Fixing Release (Secondary — Additional Approval)

The field SAUTOBUCH provides an optional third layer of control after settlement.

SAUTOBUCH Value	System Behavior
Checked (X)	Automatic Release. The transaction does not need a separate release step before it can be fixed/posted.
Unchecked (Blank)	Manual Release. The transaction MUST be explicitly released by a user before the Postings (TBB1) or Fixings can process it.

2. Configuration Steps

To implement dual control, maintain the following settings in Central Business Configuration (CBC) or Manage Your Solution:

Step	Configuration Activity	Action	Result
1	Define Transaction Types (104017 / 104322 / 104032, etc.)	Set Processing Category = 00002	Requires an explicit Settlement step separate from the Contract.
2	Define Transaction Types (Optional)	Set SAUTOBUCH = [Blank]	Adds a mandatory "Release" requirement after settlement but before posting.
3	Maintain Business Roles (Maker)	Use template: `SAP_BR_TREASURY_SPECIALIST_FOE`	User can create/change contracts but lacks authorization to settle them.
4	Maintain Business Roles (Checker)	Use template: `SAP_BR_TREASURY_SPECIALIST_BOE`	User has the authority to Settle and Release transactions.

Keywords

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Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions