What is authorization check in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: authorization check

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: A check to determine whether the current user has a certain authorization. For each authorization field of an authorization object a value to be checked is compared with the corresponding entries in the user master record. Whether an authorization check takes place is determined by the check indicator. Authorization checks take place implicitly, for example, when calling programs, or explicitly using the ABAP statement AUTHORITY-CHECK.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Authorization check is a process in the SAP system that verifies whether a user has the necessary authorization to access a certain object or perform a certain action. It is part of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) and is used to ensure that only authorized users can access and modify data.
  
  How to use it: 
  The authorization check is performed by the system when a user attempts to access an object or perform an action. If the user does not have the necessary authorization, the system will deny access and display an error message. The authorization check can be configured in the system to allow or deny access to certain objects or actions based on user roles and permissions.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to configure the authorization check correctly in order to ensure that only authorized users can access and modify data. It is also important to regularly review and update user roles and permissions in order to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive data.
  
  Related Information: 
  The authorization check is part of the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA). For more information about this component, please refer to the SAP documentation.