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

personal identification number - Overview

• 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.

personal identification number - Details

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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.