What is audience restriction in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: audience restriction

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: An element of a Assertion Markup Language SAML 2.0 assertion that indicates that the SAML asserting party makes no claims about the accuracy or trustworthiness of assertions received by parties outside the intended audience.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Audience restriction is a security feature in SAP BC-SEC Security that allows administrators to restrict access to certain users or groups. It is used to ensure that only authorized users can access certain data or functions. Audience restriction can be applied to individual objects, such as transactions, reports, and programs, or to entire systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Audience restriction is set up by the system administrator. The administrator can specify which users or groups are allowed access to the restricted object or system. The administrator can also set up rules for how the restriction should be applied, such as allowing only certain users to view certain data or functions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up audience restriction, it is important to consider the security implications of allowing certain users or groups access to restricted objects or systems. It is also important to ensure that the rules for audience restriction are properly enforced. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on audience restriction in SAP BC-SEC Security, please refer to the official SAP documentation.