What is 'authority check' in SAP FS-PM - Policy Management?

authority check - Overview

• Component: FS-PM

• Component Name: Policy Management

• Description: For subprocesses that contain an authority/competence check, business transaction control calls up the Authorization component. The Authorization component checks whether the current user for this subprocess has the necessary authorization.

authority check - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An authority check is a security feature in SAP FS-PM Policy Management that ensures that only authorized users can access certain functions or data. It is used to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access. The authority check is based on user roles and profiles, which are assigned to each user. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The authority check is enabled by default in SAP FS-PM Policy Management. To use it, you must first assign user roles and profiles to each user. Then, when a user attempts to access a function or data, the system will check if the user has the necessary authorization. If the user does not have the required authorization, they will be denied access. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to regularly review and update user roles and profiles to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive information. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all users are aware of the authority check and understand its purpose. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on the authority check in SAP FS-PM Policy Management, please refer to the official SAP documentation: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/FS-PM/2020/en-US