What is 'user master record' in SAP BC-SEC-USR - User Administration?

user master record - Overview

• Component: BC-SEC-USR

• Component Name: User Administration

• Description: A record that contains important master data about a user in the SAP system. The user master record contains the assignment of one or more roles to the user. This is how a user menu and the corresponding authorizations for the activities contained in the user menu are assigned to the user. Only users who have a user master record can log on to the system.

user master record - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A user master record is a collection of data that is used to identify and authenticate a user in the SAP system. It contains information such as the user's name, address, and authorization data. It also stores the user's password and other security-related information. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The user master record is used to control access to the SAP system. It is used to define which transactions and functions a user can access, as well as which roles they can assume. It also stores the user's password, which must be entered each time the user logs into the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep the user master record up-to-date with accurate information. This will ensure that users have access to only the transactions and functions they need, and that their passwords are secure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The user master record is part of the BC-SEC-USR User Administration component in SAP. This component also includes functions for creating, changing, and deleting users, as well as managing passwords and authorization profiles.