Authorization Objects for the Information System
Definition
SAP provides standard
Authorization Objects for certain functions in the information system, such as for creating forms and reports. In addition, it is possible to define your own CO-PA authorization objects in Customizing.Use
The system checks different authorizations depending on what
type of analysis you are executing. You can define authorization objects for the information system and authorization objects specifically for line item analyses.The following table shows what authorization checks are carried out in the information system:
Authorization objects for the information system |
Authorization objects for reports based on line items | |
Profitability report |
X |
|
Report based on line items |
X |
X |
Line item list |
X |
X |
For general information about authorization protection, especially on how to protect individual functions, see Tools ® Authorization Management in Customizing.