What is portal role in SAP SRD-CC-IAM - CRO09-Identity & Access Management?

SAP Term: portal role

• Component: SRD-CC-IAM

• Component Name: CRO09-Identity & Access Management

• Description: A portal role is a container for objects such as screens, applications and information, assigned to a user or group of users. The role enables a user to perform tasks related to their job. A number of roles can be assigned to a user and these define the areas of the UI that the user can access.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A portal role is a type of authorization object in SAP that defines the access rights of a user in the SAP Enterprise Portal. It is used to control which functions and services a user can access in the portal. The portal role is assigned to a user or group of users, and it determines which portal pages, iViews, and services they can access. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To assign a portal role to a user or group of users, you must first create the role in the SAP Enterprise Portal. Once the role has been created, you can assign it to the desired user or group of users. You can also assign multiple roles to a single user or group of users. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a portal role, it is important to consider the access rights that are necessary for the user or group of users. It is also important to consider the security implications of granting access rights to certain functions and services. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP Enterprise Portal provides detailed documentation on how to create and manage portal roles. Additionally, there are several online resources available that provide more information about portal roles and how they are used in SAP.