How To Fix 00283 - The password must contain at least & lowercase characters (a-z)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 283

• Message text: The password must contain at least & lowercase characters (a-z)

What causes this issue?

The entered password contains fewer than &V1& lowercase letters.
This condition was set 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& lowercase letters.
Valid lowercase letters are the alphabetical characters a - z.

Procedure for System Administrators

The administrator can specify this value via the profile parameter
<ZH>login/min_password_lowercase</>.
For additional documentation, see transaction <DS:TRAN.RZ11>RZ11</>
(Profile Parameter Maintenance).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00283 - The password must contain at least & lowercase characters (a-z) ?

  The SAP error message 00283 indicates that the password you are trying to set does not meet the system's password complexity requirements, specifically that it must contain a minimum number of lowercase characters (a-z).
  Cause:
  This error occurs when:
  
  The password you are attempting to create or change does not include the required number of lowercase letters.
  The system is configured with specific password policies that enforce complexity rules, including the use of lowercase letters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create a password that meets the complexity requirements set by the SAP system. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Password Requirements: Review the password policy in your SAP system to understand the specific requirements. This may include:
  
  Minimum length of the password.
  Minimum number of uppercase letters (A-Z).
  Minimum number of lowercase letters (a-z).
  Minimum number of numeric digits (0-9).
  Minimum number of special characters (e.g., !@#$%^&*).
  
  
  
  Create a Compliant Password: When creating a new password, ensure that it includes:
  
  At least the required number of lowercase letters.
  Other required character types as per the policy.
  
  For example, if the policy requires at least 2 lowercase letters, you could use a password like Abc123! (assuming it meets other criteria).
  
  
  Test the New Password: After creating a new password that meets the requirements, try to save or apply it again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Password Policy Configuration: The password policy can be configured in the SAP system using transaction codes like RZ10 (for profile parameters) or SU01 (for user maintenance). The parameters related to password complexity can be found under login/password settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: You can check SAP Notes for any updates or specific guidance related to password policies and error messages. This can provide additional context or solutions if the issue persists.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the password requirements to avoid future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 00283 and successfully set a compliant password in SAP.