How To Fix SOAUTH2043 - Password existence check (Auth. S_USER_GRP/03). See SOAUTH2043 longtext.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAUTH2 - OAuth2 Messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Password existence check (Auth. S_USER_GRP/03). See SOAUTH2043 longtext.

What causes this issue?

Only password based logon should be allowed for the OAuth 2.0 Client
user. Therefore the system checks if the OAuth 2.0 Client user has a
valid password. Because of this check the administrator requires the
authorization to display the password existence status of another user
(the user of the OAuth 2.0 Client).
The authorization S_USER_GRP with activity 03 is required to display
other user's password status.

System Response

The system reports an error message.

How to fix this error?

Assign authorization S_USER_GRP with activity 03 to the administrator
user.
If the OAuth 2.0 Client user has a user group assigned, the
administrator user must have the authorization S_USER_GRP with ACTVT =
03 and CLASS = <user group of the OAuth 2.0 Client user>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOAUTH2043 - Password existence check (Auth. S_USER_GRP/03). See SOAUTH2043 longtext. ?

  The SAP error message SOAUTH2043 indicates that there is an issue related to the password existence check for a user group authorization (specifically, the authorization object S_USER_GRP with the field value 03). This error typically arises in the context of user authentication and authorization checks within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error SOAUTH2043 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Password: The user account being checked does not have a password set, which is required for authentication.
  User Group Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the user group or perform the action that requires password verification.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the user authentication settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SOAUTH2043 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Password:
  
  Ensure that the user account has a valid password set. You can reset the password if necessary using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations for the user group in question. You can check the user's roles and authorizations using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  User Group Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the user group and ensure that it is set up correctly. You can review the user group settings in transaction code SU01 or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the system's authentication settings. This may involve checking the profile parameters related to user authentication in transaction code RZ10.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or the long text associated with the error message (SOAUTH2043) for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Understanding the authorization objects (like S_USER_GRP) and their fields is crucial for troubleshooting authorization-related issues.
  User Management: Familiarity with user management transactions (SU01, SU10, PFCG) is essential for managing user accounts and roles.
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that your SAP system follows security best practices, including regular password updates and proper role assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SOAUTH2043 error in your SAP system.