R/3 Authorization Made Easy 4.6A/B
This guidebook is designed to help you set up the authorization environment in the customer system using the Profile Generator (PG). It explains what you need to know to perform this task and helps you use the standard tools provided with your system.This book does not cover authorizations for add-on components or New Dimension products. It also does not cover Internet-related authorizations (encryption, authentication, and credit card security).This guide refers to Release 4.6A/B of the SAP R/3 System. All screenshots are from Release 4.6A unless otherwise noted.The structure of this guidebook matches the setup of the authorization concept, progressing from a new R/3 installation all the way to an upgrade. If you upgrade from an older release see chapter 14, Upgrade, for more information.About This GuideThis guide provides you with the following:- The big picture (security and the authorization concept in R/3)- Tasks you need to perform during and after installation of R/3 to facilitate the use of the Profile Generator- Tasks you need to perform after an upgrade of the R/3 System- All the essential steps for security implementation using the PG and Central User Administration- Tasks to prepare for going live- Appendixes with the most important SAPNet-R/3 Frontend notes for authorizations and the most frequently asked questions.Who Is This Guide For?This guide was designed for the following people using the Profile Generator either in an implementation project or as an ongoing reference:- Basis Consultants who install R/3 and set up the security at customer sites- Application Consultants who want to start using the Profile Generator as the basis for their customer security implementation- Customer IT and help desk personnel