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.