How To Fix SRAL280 - Field'&1' in LG'&2': 'Exclude if initial' is not allowed for passwords.

SRAL280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRAL - Read Access Log Message Class

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Field'&1' in LG'&2': 'Exclude if initial' is not allowed for passwords.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRAL280 - Field'&1' in LG'&2': 'Exclude if initial' is not allowed for passwords. ?

  The SAP error message SRAL280 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of password policies in the SAP system, specifically related to the handling of initial values for passwords. The message states that the option "Exclude if initial" is not allowed for certain fields in the context of the Logistics (LG) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the system is configured to enforce certain password rules that are incompatible with the settings for the specified field. In this case, it suggests that the system is trying to apply a rule that excludes initial values for passwords, but this is not permitted for the field in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Password Policy Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) or SU10 (Mass User Maintenance).
  Check the password policy settings in the system. You can do this by navigating to the profile settings for user management.
  Ensure