Working with the SAP Identity Authentication Service

Objectives

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

Explain the SAP Identity Authentication Service and its connection to SAP Sports One
Manage the administration settings in SAP IAS used for SAP Sports One

Introduction and Key Facts about SAP Identity Authentication Service

When managing user profiles, SAP Sports One isn’t the only source available. Let’s get SAP Sports One up and running in your global account on the SAP Business Technology Platform! During setup, you’ll connect your global account to SAP Identity Authentication Service (IAS), a user authentication tool that ensures only authorized users can access SAP Sports One.

Through SAP’s identity provider, IAS, you can manage users across different SAP systems, providing a centralized, efficient user management experience. For further details, see the additional information available on SAP Identity Authentication Service.

SAP IAS Administration: Settings, Policies, and Guidelines

The default configuration of IAS provides a strong foundation while also allowing for customization to better suit your club’s specific needs. In this lesson, we will guide you to the key resources for customizing the SAP Sports One system.

Some of the main adjustments within the SAP Identity Authentication Service include password policies, templates for the SAP Sports One user activation email, and various branding customizations tailored to your club. For a complete overview of all administrative SAP Sports One customization options available in SAP IAS, please visit the SAP Help Portal.

Note

Please note that we will focus on administrative IAS settings related to the SAP Sports One user management, such as changing the user’s email address in SAP Sports One, during the lesson Managing SAP Sports One Users in SAP Identity Authentication Service.

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