What is principal in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: principal

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: Object in SAP User Management Engine, for example, user, user account, group, or role.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Principal is a term used in the BC-SEC Security component of SAP. It is an entity that is authorized to access certain resources or perform certain actions. A principal can be a user, a group, or a role. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use the principal concept in SAP, you must first define the principal in the system. This can be done by creating a user, group, or role and assigning it the appropriate permissions. Once the principal has been defined, it can be used to grant access to resources or perform certain actions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When defining a principal in SAP, it is important to ensure that the correct permissions are assigned. This will ensure that only authorized users are able to access the resources or perform the actions associated with the principal. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on principals in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on BC-SEC Security.