What is external resource in SAP (CA-GTF-BUM - Business User Management)?

SAP Term: external resource

• Component: CA-GTF-BUM

• Component Name: Business User Management

• Description: A business user who is a third party employee who is contracted as an external employee. For example, external consultants or auditors. Therefore they share the employment address of the contracted employer for certain period of time. The external resource belongs to the business partner role category BBP005 Service Performer.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External resource is a term used in the SAP Business User Management (CA-GTF-BUM) component to refer to any external system or application that is connected to the SAP system. This includes external databases, web services, and other applications. 
  
  How to use it: 
  External resources can be used to access data from external systems and applications, as well as to send data from the SAP system to external systems and applications. This allows for a more efficient and streamlined workflow between the SAP system and external systems. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up an external resource, it is important to ensure that the connection is secure and that all data is encrypted. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the external resource is properly configured so that it can be accessed by the SAP system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on setting up and using external resources in SAP Business User Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation.