In SAP BW Modeling Tools, effective authorization control is essential for managing user access when creating or modifying queries. By understanding and properly managing key authorization objects, you can ensure secure and efficient query access within your SAP BW environment.
Key Authorization Objects to Know:
1. S_RS_COMP1:
- Purpose: Grants query ownership and controls access to display or process queries.
- Fields: COMPID, COMPTYPE, OWNER, ACTVT.
- Usage Tips:
- Use
$USERto automatically assign authorizations to users based on the queries they create. - This object works in conjunction with S_RS_COMP, enabling further restrictions on query access.
- Use
2. S_RS_COMP:
- Purpose: Restricts accessible components for query definition.
- Fields: InfoArea, InfoProvider, Component Type, Name (ID), Activity.
- Execution Requirement:
- Users must have Activity 16 (“Execute”) to run queries, ensuring control over query execution.
3. SDDLVIEW (For queries on CDS views):
- Fields: DDLSRCNAME, DDLNAME, Activity.
- Display Requirement:
- Users need Activity 03 (“Display”) to view queries, enforcing proper access levels.
Optimizing Security and Access Control
By properly assigning and managing these key authorization objects, you can ensure robust control over who can access, create, or modify queries in your SAP BW system. This helps optimize security while facilitating efficient query execution and viewing.
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