Subject: SAP-User-Access-Review
Domain: SAP Security and Access Management
SAP User Provisioning is a foundational process in SAP Security that ensures the right individuals have appropriate access to SAP systems based on their job responsibilities. Efficient user provisioning is essential not only for operational productivity but also for compliance, audit readiness, and safeguarding sensitive enterprise data.
This article provides an overview of SAP User Provisioning in the context of user access reviews, explaining key components, processes, and best practices.
User provisioning in SAP refers to the creation, modification, and deactivation of user accounts across SAP landscapes. This includes assigning roles, permissions, and profiles to users, aligning with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Provisioning can be:
Access Accuracy
Ensure users are granted only the access they need—nothing more, nothing less.
Security and Compliance
Mitigate risks related to Segregation of Duties (SoD) and unauthorized access.
Efficiency
Automate and streamline access request and approval workflows.
Audit Readiness
Maintain detailed logs and traceability for audits and reviews.
Each user in SAP has a master record (SU01) that contains their roles, authorizations, and user details (e.g., validity dates, user type, password rules).
Roles (created via PFCG) determine what a user can do in SAP. Roles can be:
Automated tools like SAP GRC use approval workflows to route access requests through managers, role owners, and security teams.
Onboarding (New User Creation)
Role Modification (Access Change)
Offboarding (User Deactivation)
SAP User Provisioning plays a vital role in the User Access Review (UAR) process, which involves periodic verification of user access rights. Key integration points include:
SAP GRC Access Control (especially:
Identity Management (IDM)
Third-Party Solutions like SailPoint, Saviynt
SAP User Provisioning is a core component of any secure and compliant SAP environment. When integrated with regular user access reviews, it strengthens internal controls, improves operational efficiency, and supports regulatory compliance. Organizations must adopt automated, policy-driven provisioning frameworks—leveraging tools like SAP GRC—to stay ahead of security and audit requirements.