How can access control be applied to a Business Object in Teamcenter?

Access control in Teamcenter can be effectively applied to a Business Object using security groups and permission sets. This method allows for a granular approach to managing who can view, modify, or interact with various business objects within the Teamcenter ecosystem.

Security groups allow administrators to group users based on roles or responsibilities, enabling targeted access management. Permission sets define what actions each group can perform on specific business objects. By combining these two elements, Teamcenter can enforce rules that ensure only authorized personnel can access sensitive or critical data, thus enhancing security and compliance.

Other methods mentioned, such as user passwords alone, are insufficient for comprehensive access control as they do not account for roles or organizational needs. Organizational hierarchy may provide a framework for visibility but does not offer the customization and flexibility that security groups and permission sets do. Additionally, the assertion that access control cannot be applied in Teamcenter is incorrect, as the system is designed specifically to manage access through these structured mechanisms.