Creating a Working Copy

Creating a Working Copy

To modify an existing function definition, you required a working copy of the function definition. The working copy can be created from the active function definition. The data of an existing working copy are overwritten with the data from the active function definition, after prompting.

To create a working copy

1. Select the category Identity Audit | SAP functions | Function definitions.
2. Select the function definition in the result list.
3. Select Create working copy in the task view.
4. Confirm the security prompt with Yes.

Exporting Function Definitions

Exporting Function Definitions

To transfer SAP functions from a development environment to a production environment, for example, you can export function definitions to CSV files. These CSV files can be imported into other databases.

To export the function definition to a CSV file

1. Select the category Identity Audit | SAP functions | Function definitions.
2. Select the function definition in the result list.
3. Select Change master data in the task view.
4. Select Export... in the task view.
5. Specify the file name and storage location for the CSV file.

6. Click Save.

The following properties are exported:

The import status (State) is included with each data record in the CSV file as additional information. The import status is set to "1" by default on export. This data is evaluated when function definitions are imported.

Related Topics

• Importing Function Definitions
• Exporting a Working Copy
• Exporting Function Definitions

Defining Function Instances

Defining Function Instances

One and the same function definition can be used for different concrete instances. A specific SAP client that the SAP function will be used in, is given in the function instance. In addition, the variables that are assigned to the authorization fields are given specific values. Function instances can only be created for SAP functions that are enabled.

To edit function instances

1. Select the category Identity Audit | SAP functions | Function instances.
2. Select the function instance in the result list. Select Change master data in the task view.

   - OR -

   Click in the result list toolbar.

3. Edit the function instance's master data.
4. Save the changes.

Master Data of a Function Instance

Master Data of a Function Instance

Enter the following master data for a function instance:

Table 23: Function Instance Properties

Property	Description
Function definition	The function instance is created for this function definition.
Client	SAP client to which the SAP function should be applied.
Variable setUsed to configure synchronization configuration for different systems. Each variable set contains at least the variables for the system connection parameter. The value of the variables are redefined for different uses.	Variable set with functions defined, which are used in the function definition. The variable set and the function instance must be assigned to the same SAP client.
Managers	Application role whose members are responsible for the function instance and variable sets in terms of content. To create a new application role, click . Enter the application role name and assign a parent application role.
Display name	Function instance display name. This is formatted from the function definition name, the assigned client and variable set.
Description	Spare text box for additional explanation. The function definition description is copied to a new function instance.
Function Instance Elements	Displays transactions, approval objects and function elements of the SAP function with specified values that are determined from the assigned variable set. Changes to the variables or variable set are displayed as soon as the DBQueue Processor has processed the corresponding authorization tasks.

Related Topics

• Adding Variable Sets
• Maintaining SAP Functions