Tables in SAP GRC: Your Guide to Understanding GRC Data Structures

SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is a robust software suite designed to help organizations streamline their compliance, risk management, and audit processes. The heart of the SAP GRC store is various tables, which organize the system’s vast data. Understanding these tables is crucial for effectively utilizing GRC for reporting, analysis, and troubleshooting within your organization.

Essential SAP GRC Modules and Their Tables

Let’s delve into some of the most critical SAP GRC modules and their associated tables:

1. Access Control (AC)

• GRACROLE: Stores role definitions, including role names and descriptions.
• GRACUSERCONN: Links users to the roles and profiles they are assigned.
• GRACACTION: Contains a list of permitted actions within the system.
• GRACFUNC: Stores system functions or transactions
• GRACRLCONN: Maps the relationship between roles and the actions they can perform.
• GRACRISK: Defines risks within the system.
• GRACRLRISK: Links roles with their related risks.

2. Process Control (PC)

• GRACRLCONN: Defines relationships between processes, sub-processes, and controls.
• GRACRISK: Stores detailed risk definitions.
• GRACCTRLRISK: Maps controls to the risks they mitigate.
• GRACACTUSAGE: Tracks the actions performed within the system for monitoring and auditing.

3. Risk Management (RM)

• GRACRISK: Stores primary risk definitions.
• GRACRISKTEXT: Provides descriptions and additional information for defined risks.
• GRACRLTEXT: Stores text descriptions for roles.

4. Emergency Access Management (EAM)

• GRACFFLOG: Logs details about Firefighter ID usage, including reasons and times.
• GRACFFREPMAPP: Maps Firefighter logs to system repositories.

Example: Using Tables for Access Requests

1. A user submits an access request in SAP GRC.
2. The request details are stored in the GRACREQ table.
3. The workflow engine uses tables like GRACROLE, GRACUSERCONN, and GRACRLCONN to determine the appropriate approvers based on the requested roles.
4. Approvers review and make decisions on the request, leading to updates in relevant tables.

Tips for Working with SAP GRC Tables

• Understand Table Relationships: Become familiar with how different tables connect. This helps you track data flow and find the information you need.
• Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to directly view and analyze table data.
• Reporting tools: SAP GRC provides reporting functionality to extract table information in user-friendly formats.
• Caution: Avoid making direct changes to GRC tables unless necessary. Use the SAP GRC interface or authorized processes to ensure data integrity.

Important Note: The complexity of SAP GRC means there are many more tables beyond those mentioned here. Always refer to the official SAP GRC documentation for a comprehensive understanding of relevant tables within each module.