Other reviewers have called this book "sloppy", but I bought it based upon generally good reviews and the scarcity of comprehensive SAP configuration textbooks. However, after reading the book almost cover-to-cover, I was amazed at the number of errors, omissions and typo's that one good proof-reading should have caught. Why should we continue to accept mediocrity? Would the authors of this book be as sloppy during a real-life SAP configuration project? Of course not, or they would never get work again. SAP Press does itself a diservice by endorsing this type of book... or do they feel that a mediocre error-filled book is acceptable?
I notice that one of the authors lists a review here that includes the 12 chapters and their content. Maybe he can explain why the book references "Chapter 13" which isn't there, or material in the "appendix" which is also non-existent.
I gave the book 2 stars because there is good information covering FI configuration, and the coverage of some topics is fairly comprehensive. However, other topics are not clearly explained or adequately demonstrated though examples or screen-prints. Speaking of the screen-prints, many of them do not show the specific settings that the text is describing.
I am a former SAP FICO configuration specialist who needed an update and refresher primer. I have found another text, "Configuring SAP R/3 FI/CO" by Hurst & Nowak that is far superior for new as well as experienced SAP consultants. It's a shame that this 10-year-old book has not been updated, but still it provides a much better foundation for the SAP configuration specialist and provides excellent examples and explanantions throughout. I would recommend that you start with this book, then buy newer texts to learn about the latest changes and updated functionality (such as "New GL"). According to an ad in the back of the Arif & Muhammad book, Hurst & Nowak have a new book out covering just CO, but I haven't yet been able to locate an available copy online.