What is canonicalization in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: canonicalization

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: Canonicalization is the process of converting data that involves more than one representation into a standard approved format. Such a conversion ensures that data conforms to canonical rules. This compares different representations to assure equivalence, , to count numbers of distinct data structures, to impose a meaningful sorting order and to improve algorithm efficiency, thus eliminating repeated calculations. Canonicalization is used in numerous Internet and computer applications to generate canonical data from noncanonical information. Also known as C14N, standarization, or normalization.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Canonicalization is a process used in SAP BC-SEC Security to normalize data into a standard format. This process is used to ensure that data is consistent and can be easily compared and processed. Canonicalization is used to reduce the complexity of data and make it easier to work with. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Canonicalization is used in SAP BC-SEC Security to normalize data into a standard format. This process is used to ensure that data is consistent and can be easily compared and processed. Canonicalization can be used to reduce the complexity of data and make it easier to work with. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using canonicalization, it is important to ensure that the data being normalized is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to consider the implications of normalizing data, as this can have an impact on the accuracy of the results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Canonicalization is related to other processes such as data transformation, which is used to convert data from one format to another. Additionally, canonicalization can be used in conjunction with other security measures such as encryption and authentication.