Use Cases for SAP Profile Generator (PFCG): 1. PFCG role is a collection of T-codes and their associated activities or authorization objects. 2. It enables SAP security administrators to create roles for users according to their roles and responsibilities in the organization. 3. It provides a graphical interface which enables the security administrators to view and assign authorizations to roles. 4. It is a front end transaction to assign authorizations to roles in the schema using authorization objects. 5. It helps in creating a single test environment with the help of roles. 6. In addition, the profiles generated by PFCG are used to generate and reset SICF services.


On this page, you will find links to SAP Documentation, Wiki & Help Pages, Q&A, similar/related TCodes, Source Tables, and Authorization Objects for PFCG.

SAP Help, Wiki, Q&A and other resources for PFCG

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  • SAP NetWeaver Business Client 1.0 (with PFCG Connection) - SAP Library

    The SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) is a new, desktop-based SAP integration platform that provides end users with a seamless integration of classic SAP GUI-based transactions and new applications developed in Web Dynpro. Existing browser-based SAP applications can also be integrated.

    "SAP NetWeaver Business Client 1.0 (with PFCG Connection) - SAP Library"

    http://help.sap.com/erp2005_ehp_04/helpdata/en/44/a22c9ca40874a2e10000000a11466f/frameset.htm

  • SAP Library - SAP NetWeaver Business Client 1.0 (with PFCG Connection)

    "SAP Library - SAP NetWeaver Business Client 1.0 (with PFCG Connection)"

    http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp60_sp/helpdata/en/44/a22c9ca40874a2e10000000a11466f/frameset.htm

  • Assignment of a Process to PFCG Roles - HCM Processes and Forms - SAP Library

    This section describes how to assign a process that uses a form scenario with a form of type FPM Form to PFCG roles.

    "Assignment of a Process to PFCG Roles - HCM Processes and Forms - SAP Library"

    http://help.sap.com/erp_hcm_ias_2013_01/helpdata/en/ec/4b6f1c7fc3460faba3dcc224d1777e/content.htm

  • Central Repository for Personalization Data - SAP Help Portal

    The purpose of a central repository for personalization data is to provide storage for user-specific and role-specific data without having to create any additional database tables.

    https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_NETWEAVER_740/c6e6d078ab99452db94ed7b3b7bbcccf/abe70538389511d5974400a0c930dcc1.html

  • 5 Role Maintenance in PFCG - SAP Help Portal

    With SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC), you can display information on the client that is mapped to the client using the Role Maintenance ( PFCG) transaction. For this purpose, PFCG as the central repository for all system roles, has been enhanced with additional functions.

    "5 Role Maintenance in PFCG - SAP Help Portal"

    https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_NETWEAVER_731_BW_ABAP/9737050ef01843f19572591b42128f1b/4c5bdc2a97817511e10000000a42189b.html

  • 5 Role Maintenance in PFCG - SAP NetWeaver Business Client - SAP Library

    With SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC), you can display information on the client that is mapped to the client using the Role Maintenance (PFCG) transaction. For this purpose, PFCG as the central repository for all system roles, has been enhanced with additional functions.

    "5 Role Maintenance in PFCG - SAP NetWeaver Business Client - SAP Library"

    http://help.sap.com/saphelp_SCM700_ehp02/helpdata/en/4c/5bdc2a97817511e10000000a42189b/content.htm

  • 1 Overview - SAP Help Portal

    SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) is a rich UI client that offers a single point of entry to SAP applications, especially harmonizing access to existing SAP GUI transactions and newly developed applications based on Web Dynpro. NWBC itself is a high-fidelity shell that aims at harmonizing the user experience over different UI technologies.

    https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_NETWEAVER_731_BW_ABAP/9737050ef01843f19572591b42128f1b/4c5bd87b97817513e10000000a42189b.html

  • Checking for Changes in Authorizations After Upgrades - SAP Help Portal

    After an upgrade compare the default check indicators and the field values of the previous and new releases. Run the comparison with Profile Generator: Upgrade and First Installation (transaction SU25).

    "Using customer-specific organizational levels in PFCG"

    https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_NETWEAVER_740/c6e6d078ab99452db94ed7b3b7bbcccf/4e1e4fa89c4920cfe10000000a42189c.html

  • 5.5 Navigation Tree - SAP Help Portal

    For more information, see Role Menu and the documentation that is displayed by choosing the icon on the Menu tab page.

    https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_NETWEAVER_731_BW_ABAP/9737050ef01843f19572591b42128f1b/4c5bdd2a97817511e10000000a42189b.html

  • 5.11 Remote Systems - SAP Help Portal

    For some applications, you need to be able to define whether, although the role is defined locally, specific entries or all entries in one role can be executed in a foreign system.

    https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_NETWEAVER_731_BW_ABAP/9737050ef01843f19572591b42128f1b/4c5bdc6497817511e10000000a42189b.html

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Related Transaction Codes

TCODE Description Functional Area
SU01 User Maintenance Basis - User and Authorization Management
SU24 Maintain Authorization Defaults Basis - ABAP Authorization and Role Management
SUIM User Information System Basis - User Information System
SM59 RFC Destinations (Display/Maintain) Basis - RFC
SM30 Call View Maintenance Basis - Table Maintenance Tool

Tables for SAP Transaction Code PFCG

TABLE Description Functional Area
PRGN_CUST Customizing settings for authorization process Basis - ABAP Authorization and Role Management
TSTC SAP Transaction Codes Basis - ABAP Runtime Environment
USOBT_C Relation Transaction > Auth. Object (Customer) Basis - ABAP Authorization and Role Management
TADIR Directory of Repository Objects Basis - Transport Organizer
AGR_1251 Authorization data for the activity group Basis - ABAP Authorization and Role Management
USOBX_C Check Table for Table USOBT_C Basis - ABAP Authorization and Role Management

Authorization Objects for SAP Transaction Code PFCG

AUTHORIZATION OBJECT Description Functional Area
S_TCODE Transaction Code Check at Transaction Start
S_RFC Authorization Check for RFC Access
S_TABU_DIS Table Maintenance (via standard tools such as SM30)
S_USER_AGR Authorizations: Role Check
S_RS_COMP Business Explorer - Components
S_USER_GRP User Master Maintenance: User Groups

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