Question { Accenture, 68514 }

What is the difference Between Role and Profile

Answer

Role refers to the collection of associated activities as
transactions, reports and so on.
While profile is a set of authorizations that are valid for
the transactions defined in that role.

Role has various components as MENU of transaction,
reports, urls; AUTHORIZATION PROFILE(S) and USERS who are
assigned to that role.

Roles are otherwise called Activity Groups or User Role
Templates.