What is 'token endpoint' in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

token endpoint - Overview

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: A token endpoint is used by the OAuth 2.0 client to obtain an access token presenting its authorization grant or refresh token.

token endpoint - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A token endpoint is a URL within the SAP system that is used to generate access tokens. Access tokens are used to authenticate users and grant them access to certain resources. The token endpoint is part of the BC-SEC Security component of SAP. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The token endpoint is used to generate access tokens for users who need to access certain resources within the SAP system. To generate an access token, the user must provide their credentials, such as a username and password, to the token endpoint. Once the credentials are verified, the token endpoint will generate an access token that can be used to authenticate the user and grant them access to the requested resources. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the token endpoint is secure and that only authorized users are able to generate access tokens. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the access tokens generated by the token endpoint are not shared with unauthorized users. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The BC-SEC Security component of SAP also includes other features such as authentication methods, authorization methods, and encryption algorithms. Additionally, there are other components of SAP such as BC-FES Security and BC-SYS Security that provide additional security features for SAP systems.