How To Fix 00282 - The password must contain at least & special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: The password must contain at least & special characters

What causes this issue?

The password you entered contains fewer than &V1& special characters.
This number of special 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& special characters.
Valid special characters are !\"@$%&/()=?'`*+~#-_.,;:{[]}\\<> .

Procedure for System Administrators

The administrator can specify this value using the profile parameter
<ZH>login/min_password_specials</>.
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 00282 - The password must contain at least & special characters ?

  The SAP error message "00282 The password must contain at least & special characters" indicates that the password you are trying to set or change does not meet the system's password complexity requirements. Specifically, it is indicating that the password must include a certain number of special characters.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Password Policy: The SAP system has a defined password policy that requires passwords to include a specific number of special characters (e.g., @, #, $, %, etc.).
  User Input: The password you entered does not meet the complexity requirements set by the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check Password Requirements: Review the password policy for your SAP system. This can usually be found in the system documentation or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  Create a Compliant Password: When creating or changing your password, ensure that it includes the required number of special characters. For example, if the policy requires at least 2 special characters, your password should look something like MyP@ssw0rd!23.
  Use a Password Generator: If you are having trouble coming up with a compliant password, consider using a password generator tool that can create complex passwords for you.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Profile Parameters: The password complexity requirements can be configured in the SAP system using profile parameters such as login/password_expiration_time, login/min_password_digits, login/min_password_letters, and login/min_password_specials. These parameters can be adjusted by an SAP Basis administrator.
  User Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for guidelines on password policies and security practices.
  Security Best Practices: Always follow best practices for password management, including using unique passwords for different systems, changing passwords regularly, and using password managers to store complex passwords securely.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after ensuring your password meets the requirements, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP system administrator for further assistance.