What is authority in SAP AP-MD-BP - SAP Business Partner?

SAP Term: authority

• Component: AP-MD-BP

• Component Name: SAP Business Partner

• Description: Authority is a power of representation granted by a legal transaction. Special types of authority are: Limited commercial authority Power of procuration

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• Key Concepts: 
  Authority in SAP Business Partner is the ability to control access to certain data and functions. It is used to ensure that only authorized users can access and modify data. It also helps to ensure that only authorized users can perform certain tasks, such as creating or deleting records.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Business Partner, authority is managed through roles and profiles. Roles are assigned to users and define the type of access they have to data and functions. Profiles are used to define the specific access rights for each role. For example, a user with a “Manager” role may have access to all data, while a user with an “Employee” role may only have access to certain data.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up authority in SAP Business Partner, it is important to ensure that the roles and profiles are set up correctly. This will help ensure that only authorized users have access to the data and functions they need. It is also important to regularly review the roles and profiles to ensure that they are up-to-date and that no unauthorized users have access.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up authority in SAP Business Partner, please refer to the SAP Help documentation.