What is fork in SAP GRC-SAC - SAP GRC Access Control?

SAP Term: fork

• Component: GRC-SAC

• Component Name: SAP GRC Access Control

• Description: A type of workflow that has a single initiator, but two distinct paths. When called by a request, a fork determines which path is appropriate to manage the request. A fork can manage a request using either one of its paths, or both, depending on the condition of the request.

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• Key Concepts:
  Fork is a term used in SAP GRC Access Control to refer to a copy of an existing access control rule. It is used to create a new rule that is similar to an existing one, but with some modifications. This allows for quick and easy creation of new rules without having to start from scratch.
  
  How to use it:
  To create a fork of an existing access control rule, first navigate to the Access Control Rules tab in the GRC-SAC application. Select the rule you wish to copy and click the “Fork” button. This will create a new rule with the same settings as the original, but with a different name. You can then modify the settings as needed and save the new rule.
  
  Tips & Tricks:
  When creating a fork of an existing access control rule, it is important to remember to give the new rule a unique name so that it can be easily identified later on. Additionally, it is helpful to make notes about any changes you make so that you can easily refer back to them if needed.
  
  Related Information:
  For more information on using forks in SAP GRC Access Control, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_GRC_ACCESS_CONTROL/10.0/en-US/f2f9a7d8b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html