How To Fix SALTEDPWD002 - Password hash value is encoded in an unknown format

SALTEDPWD002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALTEDPWD - See Function Module CHECK_PWDHASHSTRING_SUPPORTED

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Password hash value is encoded in an unknown format

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SALTEDPWD002 - Details

• The SAP error message SALTEDPWD002 indicates that the password hash value is encoded in an unknown format. This typically occurs when there is an issue with the way passwords are stored or processed in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with user authentication.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Password Hashing Algorithm: The password hash may have been generated using a hashing algorithm that is not recognized by the current version of SAP you are using. This can happen if the system was upgraded or if there are inconsistencies in the password storage format.
  Corrupted User Data: The user data in the database may be corrupted or improperly formatted, leading to the system being unable to interpret the password hash.
  Migration Issues: If the system has undergone a migration from another system or version, the password hashes may not have been converted correctly.
  Custom Implementations: If there are custom implementations or third-party tools that manage user authentication, they may