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What is personal identification number in SAP BC-SEC - Security?


SAP Term: personal identification number

  • Component: BC-SEC

  • Component Name: Security

  • Description: A secret known by a user used to confirm his or her identity, such as a numeric password.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A personal identification number (PIN) is a unique code used to authenticate a user in SAP systems. It is used to identify and verify the identity of an individual user. The PIN is typically a combination of numbers and/or letters that is assigned to each user. 
    
    How to use it: 
    In order to use a PIN, the user must first register with the SAP system. Once registered, the user will be assigned a PIN which they must enter when logging into the system. The PIN is used to authenticate the user and grant them access to the system. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    It is important to keep your PIN secure and not share it with anyone else. It is also important to remember your PIN as it cannot be recovered if forgotten. 
    
    Related Information: 
    The personal identification number is part of the BC-SEC Security component of SAP systems. This component provides security features such as authentication, authorization, and encryption for users of SAP systems.
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