How To Fix 00281 - The password must contain at least & letters (A-Z, a-z)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 281

• Message text: The password must contain at least & letters (A-Z, a-z)

What causes this issue?

The password you entered contains fewer than &V1& letters.
This number of letters 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& letters.
The letters A-Z and a-z are valid letters.

Procedure for System Administrators

The administrator can specify this value using the profile parameter
<ZH>login/min_password_letters</>.
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 00281 - The password must contain at least & letters (A-Z, a-z) ?

  The SAP error message 00281 indicates that the password you are trying to set does not meet the required complexity criteria, specifically that it must contain a minimum number of letters (both uppercase and lowercase). This is 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 contain the required number of alphabetic characters (A-Z, a-z).
  The password policy configured in the SAP system mandates a specific number of letters, 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 contains at least the minimum number of letters specified in the error message. Ensure that it includes a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters.
  Check Password Policy: If you are unsure about the password requirements, you can check the password policy settings in your SAP system. This can typically be done by an administrator through transaction codes like RZ10 (for profile parameters) or SU01 (for user maintenance).
  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 can be configured in the SAP system using transaction RZ10 or RZ11, where parameters like login/min_password_digits, login/min_password_letters, and login/min_password_specials can be set.
  User Management: If you are an administrator, you can review and modify user settings and password policies through transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for detailed guidelines on password policies and security settings.
  
  By ensuring that your new password meets the specified criteria, you should be able to successfully set your password without encountering the error message again.