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Vahagn Vardanian

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Usage of transaction UASE16N, SAP security note 1473881

SAP Note 1473881
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1473881, “Usage of transaction UASE16N”, is a program error note released on 27.01.2012. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentFinancials > Financials Basis > Services
CategoryProgram error
PriorityHigh priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version9
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on27.01.2012
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

Transaction UASE16N has been replaced by the equivalent transaction SE16 to enhance authorization checks. After implementing the corrections from this note, UASE16N will no longer be accessible. Users should utilize transaction SE16. Additionally, if your system includes the SAP_APPL software component, you may also use transaction SE16N.

Solution

Implement the source code corrections specified in this note. These corrections do not affect the normal functionality of the application but ensure enhanced authorization checks by replacing UASE16N with SE16 or SE16N.

References

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1473881

Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].

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