What is service user in SAP BC-SEC-USR - User Administration?

SAP Term: service user

• Component: BC-SEC-USR

• Component Name: User Administration

• Description: A user of type "Service". A service user can be used by a large set of anonymous users with very restricted authorizations. A session that begins as an anonymous service user session can continue as a personal dialog user session after authentication. &EXAMPLE& Service users can be used for anonymous system access using an Internet Transaction Server ITS service.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A service user is a type of user in SAP that is used to run background processes. It is not associated with any particular person, but rather with a specific service or application. The service user is created in the BC-SEC-USR User Administration component and is used to access the system without having to log in with a personal user account. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a service user, go to the BC-SEC-USR User Administration component and select “Create Service User”. Enter the required information such as the name of the service user, its description, and the roles it should have access to. Once created, the service user can be used to run background processes without having to log in with a personal user account. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that service users are not associated with any particular person and should not be used for any other purpose than running background processes. It is also important to ensure that the roles assigned to the service user are appropriate for its intended purpose. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on creating and managing service users, please refer to SAP’s documentation on BC-SEC-USR User Administration.