How To Fix STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY263 - Password for &1: &2 lost

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY - Technical Configuration Entity Messages

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Password for &1: &2 lost

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY263 - Password for &1: &2 lost ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY263, which states "Password for &1: &2 lost," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Solution Manager or when dealing with background jobs and system configurations. This error indicates that the system has lost the password for a specific user or service account that is required for certain operations.
  Cause:
  
  Password Expiration: The password for the specified user account may have expired.
  Manual Changes: The password may have been changed manually in the system but not updated in the relevant configuration.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has been migrated or upgraded, the password settings may not have been carried over correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the system landscape or the specific job that is trying to use the lost password.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reset the Password:
  
  Log into the SAP system with an account that has the necessary authorizations.
  Navigate to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Enter the username for which the password is lost and reset the password.
  Ensure that the new password meets the security requirements of your organization.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  After resetting the password, ensure that any configuration that references this user account is updated with the new password.
  This may include background jobs, RFC destinations, or any other configurations that rely on this user.
  
  
  
  Check for Expiration Policies:
  
  Review the password expiration policies in your SAP system to ensure that they align with your organization's security policies.
  Consider implementing notifications for password expiration to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After updating the password and configuration, test the relevant jobs or processes to ensure that they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made, including the new password and any updates to configurations, for future reference.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check if jobs are failing due to this issue)
  SM21: System Log (to check for related error messages)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Security Best Practices: Regularly review user accounts and their permissions, and ensure that passwords are managed securely to prevent similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.