TCodes for SAP GRC Access Control: A Navigation Guide

SAP GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) is a powerful suite of tools that helps organizations streamline their risk management, compliance, and access control processes. One fundamental way to interact with SAP GRC, notably the Access Control module, is through Transaction Codes (TCodes). These shortcuts let you access specific functions or screens within the SAP system.

Why TCodes Matter in SAP GRC

TCodes offer several benefits for SAP GRC Access Control users:

• Efficiency: Quickly navigate to frequently used transactions without going through menu structures.
• Customization: Experienced users can build their personalized workspaces using their most-used TCodes.
• Troubleshooting: Help identify the underlying processes and components when investigating issues within the GRC landscape.

Essential TCodes for SAP GRC Access Control

Let’s look at some critical TCodes within the Access Control (AC) module:

Access Risk Analysis (ARA)

• NWBC or /n/VIRSA/ZVRAT: The central launchpad for managing access risks, running reports, and initiating rule setups.
• /n/VIRSA/Z_VFAT: Superuser Privilege Management (SPM) for privileged access monitoring.
• /n/VIRSA/VRMT: Risk Management – for creating, customizing, and executing risk analysis rules.

Business Role Management (BRM)

• /n/GRCPI/GRAC_ROLE_MGMT: Access to create business roles and make modifications.
• /n/GRCPI/GRAC_SPM_BRM: This is for integrating business role management with superuser privilege management.

Access Request Management (ARM)

• /n/GRCPI/GRAC_REQ_SUBMISSION: Used by end users to submit access requests.
• /n/GRCPI/GRAC_ACCESS_REQUEST: Main area for approvers to process access requests.
• /n/GRCPI/GRAC_MSMP_INITIATE_WF: To launch the Maintain Stage and Modify Provisioning (MSMP) workflow for automated role provisioning.

Emergency Access Management (EAM or Firefighter)

• /n/VIRSA/ZVFAT: The firefighter dashboard for controlling and logging firefighter activities.
• /nGRAC_EAM: To log on with a Firefighter ID.

Other Important TCodes

• SU01: User maintenance – a core transaction outside GRC but essential for user and authorization administration.
• PFCG: Role maintenance, where role assignments, creation, and modifications occur.
• SE16/SE16N: Data browser to view system tables (use caution as direct table modifications can be dangerous).

Points to Remember

• Authorization: Your SAP security team controls which TCodes you are allowed to use. Make sure you have appropriate approval before trying to access them.
• Version Matters: TCodes and transaction paths might have slight variations between different SAP GRC versions (e.g., GRC 5.3 vs. GRC 10.0)
• NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC): Many GRC functions are accessed through the NWBC, a more modern interface than traditional SAP GUI.

Finding More Useful TCodes

To get a more comprehensive list of relevant TCodes, you can:

• Consult SAP documentation and community forums.
• Ask experienced GRC consultants within your organization.
• Explore tables like TSTC within your SAP system to view existing TCodes.