How To Fix GR175 - Password could not be changed for all the selected extracts

GR175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Password could not be changed for all the selected extracts

What causes this issue?

The message can have two causes:
You tried to change the password of a partial extract. The additional
selection criteria you entered resulted in the selection of partial
extracts. You cannot change their passwords as only whole extracts can
be changed.
You do not have the authorization to change the password for one, or
several, of the extracts you selected. The password can only be changed
by the person who created the extract.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR175 - Password could not be changed for all the selected extracts ?

  The SAP error message GR175, which states "Password could not be changed for all the selected extracts," typically occurs in the context of managing extractors in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems. This error indicates that there was an issue when attempting to change the password for one or more data sources or extractors.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Password: The password provided for the data source may be incorrect or does not meet the required complexity criteria.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to change the password may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the connection to the data source or extractor, such as network problems or service outages.
  Locked User Accounts: The user account associated with the extractor may be locked or disabled.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the extractor settings or in the data source connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Password: Ensure that the password