How To Fix SR131 - Error in conversion of user password for destination &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SR - RFC utilities

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Error in conversion of user password for destination &1

What causes this issue?

The upgrade to SAP Release 7.0 starts an XPRA program that converts
passwords to secure storage. In certain cases, you may need to skip this
procedure (for example, due to database locks during the upgrade). This
can cause the passwords to become invalid.

How to fix this error?

Enter the user password again.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SR131 - Error in conversion of user password for destination &1 ?

  The SAP error message SR131, which states "Error in conversion of user password for destination &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the password conversion process for a specified destination in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to connect to an external system or when configuring RFC (Remote Function Call) destinations.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Password Format: The password may not be in the expected format or may contain special characters that are not being handled correctly.
  Encoding Issues: There may be issues with character encoding, especially if the password contains non-ASCII characters.
  Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in password handling.
  User Authorization: The user associated with the destination may not have the necessary authorizations or may be locked.
  SAP Kernel Issues: There may be bugs or issues in the SAP kernel version being used that affect password handling.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Password: Verify that the password for the user associated with the destination is correct and does not contain unsupported characters.
  Update RFC Destination: Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination. Ensure that the user and password are correctly entered.
  Encoding Settings: If the password contains special characters, ensure that the encoding settings are correct. You may need to use a different encoding or escape special characters.
  User Status: Check the status of the user in transaction SU01. Ensure that the user is not locked and has the necessary authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, applying a patch or update can resolve underlying issues.
  Test Connection: Use the "Test Connection" feature in transaction SM59 to see if the connection can be established successfully after making changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59 - For managing RFC destinations.
  SU01 - For user management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to SR131 or password conversion issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on RFC connections and user management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.