What is access policy in SAP BC-SEC-DCL - Data Control Language?

SAP Term: access policy

• Component: BC-SEC-DCL

• Component Name: Data Control Language

• Description: A development object of the data control language DCL, a language of the Core Data Services CDS. On SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP, an access policy is a collection of aspects. On SAP HANA, an access policy is a collection of aspects and roles.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Access policy is a component of the Data Control Language (DCL) in SAP. It is used to control access to data and objects in the system. It defines who can access what data and objects, and what type of access they can have. It also defines the conditions under which access is granted or denied. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Access policies are created using the DCL editor. The editor allows you to define the conditions under which access is granted or denied, as well as the type of access that is allowed. Once an access policy has been created, it can be applied to any object or data in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an access policy, it is important to consider who needs access to the data or object, and what type of access they need. It is also important to consider any security risks associated with granting access, and to ensure that only those who need access are granted it. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing access policies in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Data Control Language (DCL).