What is HR authorization in SAP PA - Personnel Management?

SAP Term: HR authorization

• Component: PA

• Component Name: Personnel Management

• Description: The HR authorizations are different from other authorizations in the following ways: Protect sensitive data Data in Human Resource application components is more sensitive than data in other applications. For legal and company reasons, this data must be protected from unauthorized access. Technical differences Because HR authorizations protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, they cannot be deactivated using transactions SU22 "Authorization Object Usage in Transactions" and SU24 "Authorization Object Check Under Transactions." The names of all HR authorization objects start with P. Time-dependency Authorizations in the Human Resources HR component depend on the organizational assignment, among other things. Organizational assignments are time-dependent. If employees are transferred, for example, their organizational assignment can change. Therefore, HR authorization checks are time-dependent.

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• Key Concepts: 
  HR authorization is a feature of SAP's Personnel Management (PA) component that allows an organization to control access to certain HR functions. It is used to ensure that only authorized personnel can access and modify sensitive HR data. It also helps to ensure that all HR processes are carried out in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. 
  
  How to use it: 
  HR authorization is set up by assigning roles to users. Each role has a set of permissions that determine what functions the user can access and modify. For example, a user with the HR Manager role may be able to view and modify employee records, while a user with the HR Administrator role may only be able to view employee records. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all users have the appropriate roles assigned to them so that they can access the functions they need. It is also important to regularly review and update roles as needed, as changes in personnel or policies may require changes in access rights. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on HR authorization in SAP PA, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.