SoD Management Concepts: Keeping Access Risks Under Control
Segregation of Duties (SoD) is one of the most critical internal controls in any ERP environment yet most organisations only discover SoD conflicts during audits, when fixing them is already urgent and expensive. In this post, we break down the core SoD management concepts every SAP security team needs to understand. What Is Segregation of Duties (SoD)? Segregation of Duties is a foundational internal control designed to reduce the risk of errors, fraud, and misuse of authority. In simple terms, it ensures that no single user has end-to-end control over a critical business process. While SoD is often associated with audits and compliance, its real value lies in protecting business integrity and operational stability especially in complex ERP environments like SAP. Why Are Access Risks Growing in ERP Environments? The relevance of SoD has increased significantly in recent years. Organisations now rely on: - Integrated systems ac...