How To Fix ICF_SYSTEM_LOGIN016 - The password has expired and must be changed

ICF_SYSTEM_LOGIN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICF_SYSTEM_LOGIN - Messages for System Logon

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The password has expired and must be changed

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ICF_SYSTEM_LOGIN016 - Details

• The SAP error message ICF_SYSTEM_LOGIN016 indicates that the password for the user account has expired and must be changed before the user can log in to the system. This is a common security feature in SAP systems to ensure that passwords are updated regularly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Password Expiration Policy: SAP systems often have a password expiration policy configured. When a user's password reaches its expiration date, the system will prevent login until the password is changed.
  User Settings: The user account may have specific settings that enforce password expiration, such as a defined validity period for passwords.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, the user needs to change their password. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Log in to SAP: If you are unable to log in due to the expired password, you may need to use a different user account with administrative privileges or ask your system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Change Password via SAP GUI:
  
  If you can