SAP FICO - STEP BY STEP LEARNING

HI Guys,
I would like to have functional configurations of SAP FICO - step by step i am very new to the FICO . but i am having good exposure in ABAP
please suggest , how to proceed with in SAP FICO
I need to creat master data from scratch in a newly installed sap system.
thankz in advance.
regards
Girish

Dear,
SAP FICO Functional means functional knowledge, by which one can proceed in terms of functional process with FICO area as well as FICO configuration knowledge.
Whereas SAP FICO Technical consultant may be an ABAPER, who have short of knowledge of FICO configuration and functional knowledge as well and can proceed for technical jobs e.g. reports development, client requirement, system modification etc.
Please refer this link you will get all details there,
[FICO|http://www.sap-img.com/sap-fi.htm]
Regards,
R.Brahmankar

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