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What is structural authorization check in SAP PA - Personnel Management?


SAP Term: structural authorization check

  • Component: PA

  • Component Name: Personnel Management

  • Description: HR-specific authorization type that controls access to data stored in time-dependent structures organizational structures, business event hierarchies, qualifikations catalog, and so on. You can integrate the structural authorization check with the general SAP authorization check.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Structural authorization check is a feature of SAP Personnel Management (PA) that allows users to control access to certain personnel data. It is based on the organizational structure of the company and allows users to set up authorization profiles for different levels of access. This ensures that only authorized personnel can view and modify sensitive data. 
    
    How to use it: 
    Structural authorization check is used to control access to personnel data in SAP PA. It is based on the organizational structure of the company and allows users to set up authorization profiles for different levels of access. This ensures that only authorized personnel can view and modify sensitive data. To use structural authorization check, users must first define the organizational structure in SAP PA. Then, they can assign authorization profiles to each level of the organizational structure. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When setting up structural authorization check, it is important to ensure that the correct authorization profiles are assigned to each level of the organizational structure. This will ensure that only authorized personnel can view and modify sensitive data. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and update the authorization profiles as needed. 
    
    Related Information: 
    For more information about structural authorization check in SAP PA, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed instructions on how to set up and use structural authorization check in SAP PA.
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