Function instance overview
You can see the most important information about a function instance on the overview form.
To obtain an overview of a function instance
- In the Manager, select the Identity Audit > SAP functions > Function instances category.
- Select the function instance in the result list.
- Select the Function instance task.
Checking field variable definitions
Before you use function instances in compliance rules, check whether all variable which are used in the function definition are defined in the variable set. If there is no function definition or variable set assigned to the function instance, the check-in fails with an error message. Variables that are not defined in the associated variable set are listed in the error message.
To check variable definitions
- In the Manager, select the Identity Audit > SAP functions > Function instances category.
- Select the function instance in the result list.
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Select the Change main data task.
- Select the Check variable definitions task.
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Adding variable set for authorization objects
Use variable sets to group variables together that are used in an authorization definition and give then fixed values.
To create or edit authorization objects
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In the Manager, select the Identity Audit > SAP Functions > Variable sets category.
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In the result list, select the variable set and run the Change main data task.
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Click in the result list.
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Edit the variable set's main data.
- Save the changes.
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Main data for a variable set
Enter the following main data of variable sets.
Table 17: Main data for a variable set
Variable set |
Unique variable set identifier. |
Client |
Valid SAP client for the variable set. |
Department |
Relevant department for the variable set. |
Functional area |
Functional area relevant to the variable set. |
Description |
Text field for additional explanation. |
SAP field variables |
List of defined variables. |
To create a field variable in the variable set
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Click Add and enter the following properties.
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Variable: Name of the variable in ${alphanum}+$ notation.
NOTE: Variable names cannot begin with system variable names. Variable sets with variables like this cannot be saved.
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Value: Concrete instances for the variable to be copied to the function instance.
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Description: Text field for additional explanation.
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Authorization object: Reference to the authorization object to use in the variable in.
There is help for your selected on the form. On the form, there is help available for selecting authorization fields for an authorization object to be used for defining variables.
To delete a field variable from the variable set
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Select a line in the list of field variables.
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Click Remove selected.
TIP: You can add variable sets without defining variables. Use these variables set for function definitions that do not have variables entered as values.
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