query on authorization object

[Former Member]

Hi,

I need to create one authorization object which contain only one field as sy-uname.

I carry out the following stapes:

1. I went to SU21

2. Create a class

3. create a authorization object

4. Add a field sy-uname in the field

Now , my query is that,

1. is it allowed to add sy-uname in there in the field or i have to put just 'uname' there. or what??

2. Is there any other steps required after adding the field in the authorization object

3. Do any one has some document on how these authorization object work execpt the F1 help on the 'AUTHORITY-CHECK' in the editor???

[Former Member]

Hi

In general different users will be given different authorizations based on their role in the orgn.

We create ROLES and assign the Authorization and TCODES for that role, so only that user can have access to those T Codes.

USe SUIM and SU21 T codes for this.

Much of the data in an R/3 system has to be protected so that unauthorized users cannot access it. Therefore the appropriate authorization is required before a user can carry out certain actions in the system. When you log on to the R/3 system, the system checks in the user master record to see which transactions you are authorized to use. An authorization check is implemented for every sensitive transaction.

If you wish to protect a transaction that you have programmed yourself, then you must implement an authorization check.

This means you have to allocate an authorization object in the definition of the transaction.

For example:

program an AUTHORITY-CHECK.

AUTHORITY-CHECK OBJECT <authorization object>

ID <authority field 1> FIELD <field value 1>.

ID <authority field 2> FIELD <field value 2>.

...

ID <authority-field n> FIELD <field value n>.

The OBJECT parameter specifies the authorization object.

The ID parameter specifies an authorization field (in the authorization object).

The FIELD parameter specifies a value for the authorization field.

The authorization object and its fields have to be suitable for the transaction. In most cases you will be able to use the existing authorization objects to protect your data. But new developments may require that you define new authorization objects and fields.

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/52/67167f439b11d1896f0000e8322d00/content.htm

To ensure that a user has the appropriate authorizations when he or she performs an action, users are subject to authorization checks.

Authorization : An authorization enables you to perform a particular activity in the SAP System, based on a set of authorization object field values.

You program the authorization check using the ABAP statement AUTHORITY-CHECK.

AUTHORITY-CHECK OBJECT 'S_TRVL_BKS'

ID 'ACTVT' FIELD '02'

ID 'CUSTTYPE' FIELD 'B'.

IF SY-SUBRC <> 0.

MESSAGE E...

ENDIF.

'S_TRVL_BKS' is a auth. object

ID 'ACTVT' FIELD '02' in place 2 you can put 1,2, 3 for change create or display.

The AUTHORITY-CHECK checks whether a user has the appropriate authorization to execute a particular activity.

This Authorization concept is somewhat linked with BASIS people.

As a developer you may not have access to access to SU21 Transaction where you have to define, authorizations, Objects and for nthat object you assign fields and values. Another Tcode is PFCG where you can assign these authrization objects and TCodes for a profile and that profile in turn attached to a particular user.

Take the help of the basis Guy and create and use.

Reward points if useful

Regards

Anji

[Former Member]

Hi Anji,

Thanks for your reply.

From the link given by you, i can see the steps are as follows:

<b>To create a authorization field:</b>

1. Choose Create authorization field.

2. On the next screen, enter the name of the field. Field names must be unique and must begin with the letter Y or Z.

3. Assign a data element from the ABAP Dictionary to the field.

<b>I have performed the step 1 and step 2. But i am not able to understand how to carryout the 3rd step. Means how to assign a data element to the field zuname i have already reated.</b>

can anyone help plz.......

[Former Member]

this is sample object.

Object ZVRMT_0002

Text Role Expert - Authorization Object 2

Class Z Authorization Objects

Author MANJIT

<b>BUKRS-Company Code</b>

just enter fields that it.

Regards

Prabhu

[Former Member]

I have already done it.

Now, i just want to attach the field i have added to the authorization with a dictionary object.

Could u plz tell me how to do that??

[Former Member]

Hi,

Creating the Auth objects

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/52/67168c439b11d1896f0000e8322d00/content.htm

Assigning Auth Objects

http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/52/6716a6439b11d1896f0000e8322d00/content.htm

Regards

Sudheer