Restrict Application Server Login
Checking at Program Level with AUTHORITY-CHECK
The SAP CO module is the module for classic controlling in a company. Part (the responsible area) of it is the control and analysis of costs. This also includes the control of the cost types and the cost rates that are incurred and posted in the company. Controlling then usually reports directly to the company management. It is supported by the tools from the SAP CO module, which can provide comprehensive evaluations and analyses. SAP CO can be subdivided into several further subareas. These include, for example, CO-PC (Product Cost Accounting), CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) or PCA (Profit Center Accounting).
In the event that such conflicts nevertheless arise, regular checks should be established as part of an internal control system. Furthermore, the authorization concept includes content such as the integration of the data owner, security-relevant system settings, specifications for maintaining authorization default values (transaction SU24) and documentation requirements.
Testing Permission
Increasingly, it is possible to make use of automation in the security environment. Although these are not yet used by many companies, they are the next step in digital transformation. By using automation intelligently, companies can free up resources for the innovation topics that really matter. In the future, we can expect both the number and power of automation tools to increase. It is therefore only a matter of time before SAP itself also delivers optimized support in the form of tools as standard.
"Shortcut for SAP systems" is a tool that enables the assignment of authorizations even if the IdM system fails.
You can also find some useful tips from practice on the subject of SAP authorizations on the page "www.sap-corner.de".
The monitoring of risks is incorporated into the processes, so that there is constant control by various bodies.