The user management engine (UME) provides the user management functions for Java applications on SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java.
Use identity management for user administration on the AS Java.
More information: Identity Management.
Recommendation
If you manage users across multiple SAP systems and even non-SAP systems, we recommend you use SAP NetWeaver Identity Management Identity Center.
More information: SAP NetWeaver Identity Management Identity Center.
The data source used by the UME imposes some restrictions on identity management.
More information:
The table below lists user management tasks that you perform when required.
Task |
Description |
Use the emergency user if all administrator users are locked or you cannot log on to any applications because of problems with the system configuration. |
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Perform this task if you suspect the data in the UME database is no longer consistent. |
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Applications sometimes require a technical user, whose password does not expire or does not need to log on. |
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Perform this task when you need to transfer users to another AS Java or in preparation for a mass update of user management data. |
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Perform this task to import users to your system or to perform a mass update of your user management data. |
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Use the logs and traces to monitor the status of your system. |
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Perform this task if you use certificates for user authentication. |
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Perform this task to check if your cache settings indicate an impact on system performance. |
The table below lists user management tasks that you perform on a regular basis.
Frequency |
Task |
More Information |
Daily |
Requires the configuration of companies and self-registration. |
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Daily |
Perform this task to assign authorizations. This task includes assigning Java EE roles to UME roles. |
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Daily |
Perform this task when users enter the wrong password. You can enable users to unlock their own passwords. |
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Daily |
Perform this task to create, edit, and delete users, groups, and roles. |
If you have SAP NetWeaver Portal in your installation, you must also manage portal roles.
More information: User Management.