How To Fix DS_ENH027 - External password check failed: &1

DS_ENH027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS_ENH - DS Enhancement: Enhancements for Runtime

• Message number: 027

• Message text: External password check failed: &1

What causes this issue?

The check of the external password failed because of the following
reason: <ZK>&V1&</>

System Response

The external password check is stopped.

How to fix this error?

Correct the root cause of the failed log on. If necessary, contact the
person who is responsible for the administration of the user log on
process.

Procedure for System Administrators

Hints for the root cause analysis:
Access method to the source of the external password: <ZK>&V2&</>
Error occurred during phase: <ZK>&V3&</>
The error code that was returned after the function call has the value
<ZH>'</><ZK>&V4&</>'
Similar to this error message, the technical error description is added
as a separate message to the application log of the digital signature.
It can be found in the application log of the digital signature
(transaction
<DS:TRAN.DSLOG>DSLOG</>).<DS> </>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS_ENH027 - External password check failed: &1 ?

  The SAP error message DS_ENH027 External password check failed: &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the password validation process when trying to log in to the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when using external authentication methods or when integrating with external systems.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Password: The most common cause is that the password entered is incorrect.
  Password Policy Violations: The password may not meet the required complexity or length as defined by the system's password policy.
  External Authentication Issues: If the system is configured to use an external authentication mechanism (like LDAP, Kerberos, etc.), there may be issues with the connection or configuration of that external system.
  Account Lockout: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  Expired Password: The password may have expired and needs to be reset.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system or the external authentication provider.
  
  Solutions:
  
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