SAP Authorizations Limit character set for user ID

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Limit character set for user ID
Maintain generated profile names in complex system landscapes
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.

On the other hand one can call the system trace over the transaction ST01. Here it is possible to set individual filters for the checks. In addition, you can switch off the trade via the "Trace off" button or the F8 key and switch the trace back on via the "Trace on" button that is then displayed or the F7 key. If you click on the button "Evaluation" or the F2 key, you can display the evaluation.
Dissatisfaction and unclear needs in the process
In the course of a comprehensive protection of your system from the inside as well as from the outside it is indispensable to have a closer look especially at the SAP standard users. They have far-reaching authorizations that can cause great damage to your system if misused. It should be noted that they are very important for the operational execution of your SAP system and must not be deleted. However, since the associated standard passwords can be quickly researched, they must be changed immediately after delivery of the SAP ERP. You can perform a detailed check of these users using report RSUSRS003. It is also recommended to set certain default users inactive until they are actually used.

Likewise, in addition to a statutory publication of the balance sheet and P&L (profit and loss) statement, internal evaluations can also be created. SAP FI has direct interfaces to other modules, such as HR or SD. For the Internet release of reports, it is necessary that an authorization group has been maintained for the respective report.

The possibility of assigning authorizations during the go-live can be additionally secured by using "Shortcut for SAP systems".

SAP Basis refers to the administration of SAP system that includes activities like installation and configuration, load balancing, and performance of SAP applications running on Java stack and SAP ABAP. This includes the maintenance of different services related to database, operating system, application and web servers in SAP system landscape and stopping and starting the system. Here you can find some useful information about SAP Basis: www.sap-corner.de.


If the audit recognizes that permissions in the system are often too broad, i.e. users have more rights than they need, this can cause problems.

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You can use the report SU25_INITIALIZE_TSTMP.
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