topic Re: Should users be assigned to reference roles? in Application Development and Automation Discussions

Should users be assigned to reference roles?

Former Member — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 23:25:28 GMT

Should we assign users to reference roles or should users only be assigned to the derived role created from the reference role? Is there a recommended best practice?

thanks

Tammi

Re: Should users be assigned to reference roles?

Former Member — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 05:19:54 GMT

You will only find folklore and superstition on this topic.. 🙂

For example, I would say that not using derived roles at all, nor their "put humpty dumpty together again" offspring of composite roles, is the best practice.

Cheers,

Julius

Re: Should users be assigned to reference roles?

Former Member — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 08:56:50 GMT

If you are using derived roles then the master/parent would typically be left without org levels (or at least those you are differentiating the child roles on). Assigning the master role would not give much benefit in this case.

As long as the choice that you make is understandable, consistent, properly documented and not bastardising standard SAP, then it's likely to be a viable design decision.