What is authorization group in SAP CA - Cross-Application Components?

SAP Term: authorization group

• Component: CA

• Component Name: Cross-Application Components

• Description: A restriction type that combines specific authorizations for a certain set of data. Different user groups might need to access the same set of data, but see different parts of the data. Thus, authorization groups are used to control to which parts of data different user groups have access in general. Authorization groups can furthermore be restricted regarding the type of data access such as read-only or write access.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An authorization group is a component of the SAP authorization concept. It is used to assign authorizations to users or user groups. It is a collection of authorization objects that are grouped together and assigned to users or user groups. This allows for the efficient management of authorizations in SAP systems. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Authorization groups are used to assign authorizations to users or user groups. This is done by assigning the authorization group to the user or user group in the system. The authorization group contains a collection of authorization objects that are assigned to the user or user group. This allows for the efficient management of authorizations in SAP systems. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an authorization group, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary authorization objects are included in the group. This will ensure that all of the necessary authorizations are assigned to the user or user group. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the authorization objects in the group are compatible with each other. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The CA Cross-Application Components provide additional functionality for authorization groups, such as the ability to assign roles and profiles to users and user groups. Additionally, these components provide additional features such as access control lists and audit trails.