What is authorization in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: authorization

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: An affirmative response from the clearing house forwarded to the merchant to permit a card transaction.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Authorization in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) is the process of granting access to certain functions or data within the system. It is used to control who can view, create, modify, or delete data. Authorization is based on roles and profiles that are assigned to users. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use authorization in SAP SD, users must first be assigned a role and profile. The role defines the user’s access rights and the profile defines the user’s authorization objects. Once these are assigned, users can then access the functions and data they are authorized for. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that authorization is set up correctly in order to ensure that users only have access to the functions and data they need. It is also important to regularly review authorization settings to ensure that they are up-to-date and secure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on authorization in SAP SD, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.