This chapter contains these topics:
To understand how to set up security
To understand how to review user security
There are many types of security within JD Edwards World software. You can use security features to:
Set up security by user ID
Create groups based on similar job requirements
Restrict users to access certain menus or menu selections
Determine if users can add, change, or delete
Secure records in master files by business unit
Disable certain function keys or selection options
Disable changes to User Defined Codes
Restrict Address Book records by search type
Restrict approval and posting of batches to certain users
Assign report writer version security globally
Complete the following tasks:
Set up user and group security
Work with menu security
Set up Action Code, Fast Path, Generic Text, and Search Type security
Work with Business Unit security
Work with Function Key security
Set up User Defined Codes security
Set up Batch Approval / Post security
Set up Report Writer security
Change user profile ownership
Work with the Security Workbench
Work with configuration master records.