How To Fix /SMB/FKCHK098 - Login failed for user &1

/SMB/FKCHK098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FKCHK -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Login failed for user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK098 - Login failed for user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/FKCHK098 Login failed for user &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the login credentials for the specified user. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Business One or other SAP systems that utilize the SMB (Small and Medium Business) framework.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Username or Password: The most common cause is that the username or password entered is incorrect.
  User Lockout: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  Expired Password: The password for the user may have expired and needs to be reset.
  User Not Assigned to Company: The user may not be assigned to the relevant company database in SAP Business One.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the database that the user is trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to log in to the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Credentials: Ensure that the