How To Fix PWWW113 - Date of birth not found for employee &1 - user &2 gets password 'INIT'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PWWW - HR: Internet Scenarios

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Date of birth not found for employee &1 - user &2 gets password 'INIT'

What causes this issue?

When a user was created for an employee, the 'Use date of birth as
password' option was selected. However, the system cannot find a date
of birth for the employee specified. For this reason, the user is
created with the password 'INIT'.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PWWW113 - Date of birth not found for employee &1 - user &2 gets password 'INIT' ?

  The SAP error message PWWW113 indicates that the system is unable to find the date of birth for a specific employee (denoted by &1) when a user (denoted by &2) is trying to access the system. This error typically occurs in the context of user authentication and password initialization processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date of Birth: The primary cause of this error is that the employee's date of birth is not maintained in the SAP system. This is often required for user authentication processes, especially when initializing passwords or when users are trying to reset their passwords.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the date of birth not being recorded.
  User Master Record Issues: The user master record for the employee may not be properly linked to the employee's personnel data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Employee Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0002 for Personal Data).
  Ensure that the date of birth is correctly entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Check User Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code SU01 to check the user master record for the user in question.
  Ensure that the user is correctly linked to the employee's personnel number.
  
  
  
  Password Initialization:
  
  If the user is trying to initialize their password, ensure that the date of birth is correctly set in the system. If it is missing, the user will receive the 'INIT' password, which is a temporary password.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT Support:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, contact your HR department or IT support team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Authentication: In many SAP systems, the date of birth is used as a security measure to verify the identity of users during password resets or initial logins.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding user management and HR master data maintenance for best practices.
  
  By ensuring that the date of birth is correctly maintained in the employee's master data, you should be able to resolve the PWWW113 error and allow the user to proceed with their password initialization or reset.