How To Fix 00284 - The password must contain at least & uppercase characters (A-Z)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 284

• Message text: The password must contain at least & uppercase characters (A-Z)

What causes this issue?

The entered password contains fewer than &V1& uppercase 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& uppercase letters.
Valid uppercase 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_uppercase</>.
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 00284 - The password must contain at least & uppercase characters (A-Z) ?

  The SAP error message 00284 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 specified number of uppercase characters (A-Z). This is part of SAP's security measures to ensure that 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 uppercase letters.
  The system's password policy is configured to enforce certain complexity rules, including the use of uppercase letters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create a new password that meets the complexity requirements set by the SAP system. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Choose a New Password: Create a password that includes:
  
  At least the minimum number of uppercase letters required (as indicated in the error message).
  A mix of lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, if required by the password policy.
  
  
  
  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 through transaction codes like RZ10 (for profile parameters) or SU01 (for user maintenance).
  
  
  Test the New Password: After creating a new password that meets the requirements, try to set it again in the SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Password Policy Configuration: The password complexity requirements can be configured in the SAP system. Administrators can set parameters such as the minimum number of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and special characters.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User maintenance, where you can change your password.
  RZ10: To view or change profile parameters related to password policies.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for detailed information on password policies and security settings.
  
  By following these steps and ensuring your password meets the complexity requirements, you should be able to resolve the error message 00284 successfully.