How To Fix 00184 - The passwords specified must be identical

00184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: The passwords specified must be identical

What causes this issue?

You made a typing error when entering a new password.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Re-enter the new password exactly.

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00184 - Details

• The SAP error message "00184 The passwords specified must be identical" typically occurs when a user is trying to change their password in the SAP system, and the new password and the confirmation password do not match. This is a common issue when users are required to enter their new password twice to ensure accuracy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Password Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered different values for the new password and the confirmation password fields.
  Typing Errors: Users may inadvertently make typing errors, such as mistyping characters or using different cases (uppercase vs. lowercase).
  Copy-Paste Issues: If the user is copying and pasting the password, there may be hidden characters or spaces that cause the two entries to differ.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Re-enter Passwords: Carefully re-enter the new password and ensure that both entries match exactly. Pay attention to case sensitivity and any special characters.
  Check for Spaces: Ensure there are no leading