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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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
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