How To Fix 00280 - The password must contain at least & digits (0-9)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: The password must contain at least & digits (0-9)

What causes this issue?

The password you entered contains fewer than &V1& digits.
This number of characters is specified by the administrator.

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?

Enter a password with at least &V1& digits.
The numerical characters 0-9 are valid digits.

Procedure for System Administrators

The administrator can specify this value using the profile parameter
<ZH>login/min_password_digits</>.
For further documentation, refer to <ZK>Maintain Profile Parameters</>
(transaction <DS:TRAN.RZ11>RZ11</>)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00280 - The password must contain at least & digits (0-9) ?

  The SAP error message 00280 indicates that the password you are trying to set does not meet the system's password complexity requirements, specifically that it must contain at least a certain number of digits (0-9). This is a part of SAP's security measures to ensure that user passwords are strong and difficult to guess.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The password you are attempting to set does not include the required number of numeric digits.
  The password policy configured in the SAP system mandates a minimum number of digits, and your chosen password does not comply with this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Choose a New Password: Create a new password that includes at least the minimum number of digits specified in the error message. For example, if the message states "at least 2 digits," ensure your password contains at least two numeric characters.
  Check Password Policy: If you are unsure about the specific requirements, you can check the password policy settings in your SAP system. This can typically be done by an administrator who has access to the profile parameters.
  Use a Password Generator: If you are having trouble coming up with a compliant password, consider using a password generator tool that can create strong passwords that meet complexity requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Password Policy Configuration: The password policy in SAP can be configured using transaction code RZ10 or through the profile parameters. The relevant parameters include:
  
  login/min_password_digits: Minimum number of digits required in the password.
  login/min_password_length: Minimum length of the password.
  login/password_expiration_time: Time after which the password must be changed.
  
  
  
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for guidelines on password policies and best practices for creating secure passwords.
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Always ensure that your passwords are not only compliant with system requirements but also follow best practices, such as avoiding easily guessable information (like birthdays or common words) and using a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully set a compliant password in your SAP system.