How To Fix 00193 - Choose a password that is different from your last & passwords

00193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Choose a password that is different from your last & passwords

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change your password and used one which you have
already used before.

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?

Choose another password.

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00193 - Details

• The SAP error message "00193 Choose a password that is different from your last passwords" typically occurs when a user attempts to change their password to one that is either the same as their current password or one of their previous passwords. This is a security measure to ensure that users do not reuse passwords, which can help protect against unauthorized access.
  
  Cause:
  
  Password Reuse Policy: SAP systems often have a policy that prevents users from reusing their last few passwords. This is a common security practice to enhance password strength and security.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a password that is too similar to their previous passwords or the same as their current password.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Choose a New Password: When changing your password, ensure that the new password is different from your current password and any of the last few passwords you have used. 
  Typically, you should create a password