What is staging area in SAP BC-IAM-IDM - Identity Management?

SAP Term: staging area

• Component: BC-IAM-IDM

• Component Name: Identity Management

• Description: An identity store that is created to serve as a temporary storage, for staging information before the entry is created in the productive identity store.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A staging area is a temporary storage space used in SAP Identity Management (BC-IAM-IDM). It is used to store user data that is imported from external sources, such as Active Directory or LDAP, before it is synchronized with the SAP system. The staging area allows administrators to review the imported data and make any necessary changes before it is committed to the SAP system. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the staging area, administrators must first configure the external source from which they will be importing user data. Once this is done, they can then import the data into the staging area. The imported data can then be reviewed and any necessary changes can be made before it is committed to the SAP system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the staging area, it is important to ensure that all of the imported data is accurate and up-to-date. This can be done by regularly reviewing the imported data and making any necessary changes before committing it to the SAP system. Additionally, administrators should also ensure that all of the necessary user roles and permissions are assigned correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to use the staging area in SAP Identity Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_IDENTITY_MANAGEMENT/8.0/en-US