How To Fix /IWFND/CM_BEC025 - RFC Error: Validity of user exceeded in the backend system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_BEC -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: RFC Error: Validity of user exceeded in the backend system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC025 - RFC Error: Validity of user exceeded in the backend system ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_BEC025 RFC Error: Validity of user exceeded in the backend system typically indicates that the user credentials being used to access the backend system have expired or are no longer valid. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Cause:
  
  User Account Expiration: The user account in the backend system has an expiration date that has passed.
  Password Expiration: The password for the user account has expired and needs to be reset.
  User Lock: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts or administrative actions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required resources in the backend system.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the backend system that affect user validity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Validity:
  
  Log in to the backend SAP system (e.g., using SAP GUI).
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user account.
  Verify the validity period of the user account and ensure it is active.
  
  
  
  Reset Password:
  
  If the password has expired, reset it using transaction SU01.
  Ensure that the new password meets the system's password policy.
  
  
  
  Unlock User Account:
  
  If the user account is locked, unlock it using transaction SU01.
  Check for any lock indicators and remove them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures after a failed attempt.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the system settings related to user management and authentication.
  Ensure that the backend system is properly configured to accept connections from the frontend.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance
  
  
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management best practices in SAP, including password policies and user roles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to user validity and RFC connections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /IWFND/CM_BEC025 error and restore access to the backend system.