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  2. Portfolio Management
  3. role ID


What is role ID in SAP PPM-PFM - Portfolio Management?


SAP Term: role ID

  • Component: PPM-PFM

  • Component Name: Portfolio Management

  • Description: Unique identifier for a role. When you create a role, the system either generates a unique role ID value itself or validates the value entered by the user. In both cases, the format of the ID depends on rules previously defined during backend configuration.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    A role ID is a unique identifier assigned to a user in SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM-PFM). It is used to identify the user and their associated roles and responsibilities within the system. The role ID is used to grant access to certain areas of the system, such as project management, portfolio management, and resource management. 
    
    How to use it: 
    The role ID is assigned to a user when they are added to the system. It is used to grant access to certain areas of the system, such as project management, portfolio management, and resource management. The role ID can also be used to assign tasks and responsibilities to users within the system. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    It is important to ensure that the role ID assigned to a user is appropriate for their level of access and responsibilities within the system. It is also important to keep track of all role IDs assigned in order to ensure that users have the correct level of access. 
    
    Related Information: 
    The role ID is part of the SAP authorization concept, which is used to control access to certain areas of the system. The authorization concept also includes authorization objects, which are used to define specific permissions for users within the system.
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