How To Fix RSAR168 - The password for the BW-ALE user is not correct.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 168

• Message text: The password for the BW-ALE user is not correct.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR168 - The password for the BW-ALE user is not correct. ?

  The SAP error message RSAR168 indicates that the password for the BW-ALE user is incorrect. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the authentication of the BW-ALE user, which is used for Application Link Enabling (ALE) communication between systems.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Password: The most common cause is that the password for the BW-ALE user has been changed but not updated in the relevant configuration settings.
  User Lock: The BW-ALE user might be locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  Expired Password: The password for the BW-ALE user may have expired and needs to be reset.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the ALE settings or the RFC destination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Password:
  
  Check the password for the BW-ALE user in the SAP system. If you have access, log in with the BW-ALE user credentials to confirm the password is correct.
  
  
  
  Reset Password:
  
  If the password is incorrect, reset it using transaction SU01:
  
  Go to transaction SU01.
  Enter the username (BW-ALE) and click on "Change".
  Go to the "Logon Data" tab and reset the password.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Update RFC Destination:
  
  If the password has been changed, ensure that the RFC destination that uses the BW-ALE user is updated with the new password:
  
  Go to transaction SM59.
  Find the relevant RFC destination and check the logon credentials.
  Update the password if necessary and test the connection.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check User Lock Status:
  
  If the user is locked, unlock it using transaction SU01:
  
  Enter the username (BW-ALE) and check the lock status.
  If locked, unlock the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Password Expiry:
  
  If the password has expired, reset it as mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review ALE Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ALE configuration is correct and that the BW-ALE user is properly set up for the required communication.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU10: Mass User Maintenance (if you need to change multiple users)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user management and ALE configuration.
  
  
  Security Policies: Be aware of your organization's security policies regarding password management and user access.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR168 error and ensure that the BW-ALE user can authenticate successfully.