What is privilege in SAP BC-IAM-IDM - Identity Management?

SAP Term: privilege

• Component: BC-IAM-IDM

• Component Name: Identity Management

• Description: An object that is used to assign authorizations to identities. Examples of privileges supported by SAP NetWeaver include ABAP roles, ABAP composite roles, ABAP profiles, UME groups, UME roles, portal roles, or LDAP groups.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Privilege is a type of authorization in SAP Identity Management (BC-IAM-IDM) that grants users access to certain functions or data. It is a set of rights that are assigned to a user or group of users, allowing them to perform certain tasks or access certain data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Identity Management, privileges are assigned to users or groups of users through the use of roles. A role is a collection of privileges that are assigned to a user or group of users. When a user is assigned a role, they are granted the privileges associated with that role. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning privileges to users or groups of users, it is important to ensure that the privileges are appropriate for the user’s job role and that they do not have access to any sensitive data or functions that they do not need. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Identity Management and how to assign privileges, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.