PFCG roles form the basic layer of authorization for SAP applications. Within PFCG it is possible to configure roles. In real life, a role would effectively be the work that a person does within a company or the position held, for example, a project lead or a project consultant. Within PFCG, roles are defined matching the real life roles that people play within a work situation. More specifically, a role within PFCG is a set of transactions that persons within specific roles would need for their daily work.

The following are sample roles, along with respective authorization objects, are available in SAP Commercial Project Management: