How To Fix SAML2071 - Authentication failed: Wrong password

SAML2071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAML2 - SAML2 Nachrichten

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Authentication failed: Wrong password

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAML2071 - Authentication failed: Wrong password ?

  The SAP error message SAML2071: Authentication failed: Wrong password typically occurs during the Single Sign-On (SSO) process when the credentials provided for authentication are incorrect. This error is often related to the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) authentication process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Password: The most straightforward cause is that the user has entered the wrong password.
  Account Lockout: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  Expired Password: The user's password may have expired and needs to be reset.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the SAML configuration, such as incorrect identity provider (IdP) settings or misconfigured service provider (SP) settings.
  User Not Found: The user may not exist in the target system or may not be properly mapped in the SAML configuration.
  Network Issues: Connectivity issues between the service provider and identity provider can also lead to authentication failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Credentials: Ensure that the user is entering the correct username and password. If