How To Fix STC_SC_TASKS108 - &1; invalid username or password

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_SC_TASKS - System Copy Task Messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: &1; invalid username or password

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS108 - &1; invalid username or password ?

  The SAP error message STC_SC_TASKS108 indicates that there is an issue with the username or password being used in a scheduled task or background job. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to authenticate the user due to incorrect credentials.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Username or Password: The most common cause is that the username or password provided for the task is incorrect.
  User Lockout: The user account may be locked due to multiple failed login attempts.
  Expired Password: The password for the user account may have expired and needs to be reset.
  Profile Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations or profiles assigned to execute the task.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that affect user authentication.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Credentials: Check the username and password being used in the task configuration. Ensure they are correct.
  Unlock User Account: If the user account is locked, unlock it using transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Reset Password: If the password has expired, reset it using transaction code SU01.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the scheduled task. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Review Task Configuration: Go to the task configuration and ensure that the correct user credentials are being used.
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context on the issue.
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult your SAP Basis team for further investigation, as they may need to check system settings or user profiles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  User Management: Ensure that user management policies are in place to handle password expiration and account lockout scenarios.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on user management and scheduled tasks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the STC_SC_TASKS108 error and ensure that the scheduled task can run successfully.