How To Fix PB013 - Password of scenario group &1 &2 &3 &4 has been changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Password of scenario group &1 &2 &3 &4 has been changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB013 - Password of scenario group &1 &2 &3 &4 has been changed ?

  The SAP error message PB013 indicates that the password for a scenario group has been changed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when there are issues related to the authentication of communication channels or scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Password Change: The most common cause is that the password for the user associated with the scenario group has been changed in the system, but the corresponding configuration in the integration scenario has not been updated.
  Configuration Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the credentials stored in the scenario group and those configured in the communication channel.
  User Lock: The user associated with the scenario group may be locked or inactive, leading to authentication failures.
  Transport Issues: If the scenario was transported from one system to another, the password may not have been updated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Password: 
  
  Go to the Integration Directory in SAP PI/PO.
  Locate the scenario group (or communication channel) that is causing the error.
  Update the password to match the new password for the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user associated with the scenario group is active and not locked.
  You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  After updating the password, test the connection to ensure that the scenario can authenticate successfully.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the scenario was transported, ensure that all necessary configurations, including user credentials, are correctly set up in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs in the Integration Engine or the Runtime Workbench for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SXMB_MONI for monitoring messages in PI.
  SICF for checking HTTP services.
  SLG1 for application log analysis.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring communication channels and managing user credentials.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PB013 error and ensure that your integration scenarios are functioning correctly.