install/umask SAP Parameter attribute - mask for modifying the file permission bits

install/umask is a SAP Parameter attribute which is used to control mask for modifying the file permission bits information. This is available within R/3 SAP systems depending on the version and release level.

Below is the standard documentation available and a few details of the attributes values .

install/umask profile paramerter attributes

Parameter Name: install/umask
Description: mask for modifying the file permission bits
Default Value: 007
Parameter Type ( See IF_PARAMETER_TYPES): String(STRING)
Restriction Values:
Parameter Unit:
Parameter Group: Install
CSN Component: BC-ABA-LA
System-Wide parameter: No
Dynamic Parameter: No
Vector Parameter: No
Has Sub-Parameters: No
Check Function Exists: No

Parameter documentation

Whenever files need to be created, the kernel often uses this mask to modify the permission bits intended for the file in question.

See SAP Parameter Documentation for full SAP documentation for this profile parameter.