How To Fix STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY262 - Password and repeat password do not match

STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY - Technical Configuration Entity Messages

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Password and repeat password do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY262 - Password and repeat password do not match ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY262 indicates that there is a mismatch between the password and the repeated password during a configuration or setup process. This error typically occurs when you are trying to set or change a password in a configuration screen, and the two entries do not match.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Input Error: The most common cause is that the user has entered the password incorrectly in one of the fields. This could be due to typographical errors, such as mistyping a character or using different cases (uppercase vs. lowercase).
  Copy-Paste Issues: Sometimes, when copying and pasting passwords, extra spaces or hidden characters can be included, leading to a mismatch.
  Password Policy: If the password does not meet the system's password policy requirements (e.g., length, complexity), it may not be accepted, although this typically results in a different error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Re-enter Passwords: Carefully re-enter the password in both fields, ensuring that they match exactly. Pay