How to assign a portal role through an ABAP role
How to assign a portal role through an ABAP role
Depending on what data source is selected for an Enterprise Portal [EP],
UME portal roles can actually be assigned to ABAP roles,
and with that indirectly assigned to users without additional steps in the EP.
Prerequisite
Data source needs to be set to ABAP system.
In the System Administration tab, the UME configuration is located.
There the data source can be adjusted.
Assignment
1. Selection of ABAP backend role
In the Delegated User Administration tab [with associated UME actions
Manage_Users, Manage_Role_Assignments] the ABAP roles are
represented as Groups.
Search for the group to which a portal role is to be assigned.
Mark the selected group, and push the Modify button in the below detail screen.
2. Assign Portal role to ABAP role
Select the tab Assigned Roles in the detail view [change mode].
Search for the portal role that is to be assigned to an ABAP role.
Mark the role, and push the button ADD.
In case more than one portal role is to be assigned to the ABAP role,
then repeat the selection process as described above.
Finalize the settings via the button Save.
3. Evaluation of assignments
As the portal roles are indirectly assigned to users via the above process,
the assignments can only be fully evaluated if the checkmark for
Search Recursively is activated.
Benefits
This assignment procedure can be recommended if the portal roles match
exactly the purpose of corresponding backend roles.
It reduces the effort and complexity to request and set up access,
and makes sure that proper authorizations are in place for the end-user
in one step. Make sure to document the assignments,
and to keep them up to date.
