How To Fix STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY261 - Password not changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY - Technical Configuration Entity Messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Password not changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY261 - Password not changed ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY261, which indicates "Password not changed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Solution Manager or during the execution of background jobs that require authentication. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect password configurations, expired passwords, or issues with the user account.
  Causes:
  
  Expired Password: The password for the user account being used may have expired and needs to be reset.
  Incorrect Password: The password provided in the configuration may be incorrect.
  User Lock: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  Profile Parameters: Certain profile parameters related to password management may not be configured correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the password.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Reset Password:
  
  Log in to the SAP system with an account that has the necessary authorizations.
  Navigate to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the username and reset the password.
  
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Ensure that the user account is not locked. You can check this in transaction SU01 under the "Logon Data" tab.
  If the account is locked, unlock it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., ST22, SM37, or SM21) to ensure that the correct user credentials are being used.
  Ensure that the password is correctly entered in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Profile Parameters:
  
  Review the profile parameters related to password management (e.g., login/password_expiration_time, login/min_password_length, etc.) to ensure they are set according to your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions that require password changes.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to user management and password policies for best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY261 error message.