How To Fix LDAP_DELAYED_AUTH010 - The password must be non-initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAP_DELAYED_AUTH - LDAP Delayed Authentication

• Message number: 010

• Message text: The password must be non-initial

What causes this issue?

The function to perform "Delayed Authentication" of an SAP user against
a directory service has been called with an initial password.

System Response

The authentication request has been aborted and not been sent to the
directory service.

How to fix this error?

Enter a password.

Procedure for System Administrators

Directory services interpret an initial password equal to the attempt
for anonymous authentication. This may succeed, but this success then
has no meaning for the validity of the user's authentication.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAP_DELAYED_AUTH010 - The password must be non-initial ?

  The SAP error message LDAP_DELAYED_AUTH010 indicates that there is an issue with the password being used for authentication against an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directory. Specifically, the message "The password must be non-initial" suggests that the password being provided is either empty or set to a default initial value, which is not acceptable for security reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Default Password: The user account may be using a default or initial password that has not been changed.
  Empty Password: The password field may be empty, which is not allowed.
  Password Policy: The LDAP server may have a password policy that requires passwords to meet certain criteria (e.g., length, complexity) and the provided password does not meet these requirements.
  User Account Configuration: The user account may not be properly configured in the LDAP directory.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Password: Ensure that the user has set a new password that is not the default or empty. The password should comply with the LDAP server's password policy.
  Check Password Policy: Review the password policy settings on the LDAP server to ensure that the password being set meets all requirements (e.g., minimum length, complexity).
  User Account Verification: Verify that the user account is correctly configured in the LDAP directory and that it is active.
  Test Authentication: After changing the password, test the authentication again to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  Consult Documentation: If the problem persists, consult the documentation for your specific LDAP server for additional troubleshooting steps or configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  LDAP Configuration in SAP: Ensure that the SAP system is correctly configured to connect to the LDAP server. This includes checking the LDAP connection settings in the SAP system.
  User Management: Review user management practices to ensure that users are prompted to change their passwords upon first login or periodically as required by security policies.
  Logs and Traces: Check the SAP system logs and LDAP server logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the authentication failure.
  
  By addressing the password issue and ensuring compliance with security policies, you should be able to resolve the LDAP_DELAYED_AUTH010 error.