Technical Series: How to Build SAP Single Roles

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In our latest technical series episode, we unpack one of the most important building blocks in SAP authorisations: single roles. Our experts explore the different ways organisations design single roles to balance provisioning efficiency, SoD risk reduction, and long-term maintainability. 
 
Key Takeaways: 
 
🔹 The difference between task/functional roles and value/enabler roles 
🔹 Why some companies prefer job-role-based design for easier provisioning 
🔹 The hidden pitfalls of job roles — including SOD risk and over-allocation 
🔹 How parent & derived roles simplify maintenance across large landscapes 
🔹 The role methodologies that influence risk, licensing and long-term scalability 
 
Don’t miss out on insights from:

• Emile Stey -  Business Unit Manager – Soterion Benelux 
• Cameron Mattison –  Senior SAP Authorisations Consultant - Soterion  
• Ross Robertson –  Senior SAP Authorisations Consultant - Soterion  

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