What is constituent hash in SAP BC-SEC-USR - User Administration?

SAP Term: constituent hash

• Component: BC-SEC-USR

• Component Name: User Administration

• Description: The constituent hash of an RBAM policy is a value derived from the Portal Content Directory structure. This value changes as soon as the content structure of the object that the RBAM policy is based on changes. &EXAMPLE& A work center has a new page assigned to it. This causes the constituent hash of the work center to change, as well as the constituent hash of all roles that contain this work center.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Constituent hash is a security feature in SAP BC-SEC-USR User Administration. It is a cryptographic hash function that is used to store and verify user passwords. The constituent hash is generated by combining the user's password with a randomly generated salt value. This ensures that the passwords are stored securely and cannot be easily guessed or cracked.
  
  How to use it: 
  The constituent hash is used to authenticate users when they log into the system. When a user enters their password, the system will generate a new constituent hash based on the user's password and the randomly generated salt value. If the newly generated hash matches the stored hash, then the user is authenticated and allowed access to the system.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that your passwords are strong and secure. This can be done by using a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters. Additionally, it is important to change your passwords regularly to ensure that they remain secure.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP BC-SEC-USR User Administration, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/BC_SEC_USR/latest/en-US