How To Fix SUID01041 - Password for user &1 changed but not set as a production password

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUID01 - Identity Management

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Password for user &1 changed but not set as a production password

What causes this issue?

You cannot productively set the password for user &v1&. This is either
because you have insufficient authorizations (object S_USER_GRP), or
because your connection is not secured with SNC.

System Response

The password for user &v1& has been changed, but set as initial.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUID01041 - Password for user &1 changed but not set as a production password ?

  The SAP error message SUID01041 indicates that the password for a user has been changed, but it has not been set as a production password. This typically occurs in the context of user management and security within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Password Change: The user’s password was changed, but the new password does not meet the criteria to be considered a production password.
  Password Policy: The system may have specific rules or policies regarding what constitutes a valid production password (e.g., length, complexity).
  User Type: The user might be a service user or a technical user, and the password change might not have been properly configured to meet production standards.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set a Valid Production Password:
  
  Log in to the SAP system with an account that has the necessary authorizations.
  Navigate to the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  Enter the user ID for which the password was changed.
  Change the password again, ensuring that it meets the production password criteria defined in your system's password policy.
  
  
  
  Check Password Policy:
  
  Review the password policy settings in your SAP system (transaction code RZ11 for parameters like login/min_password_lng, login/password_expiration_time, etc.).
  Ensure that the new password complies with these settings.
  
  
  
  User Type Verification:
  
  Verify if the user is a dialog user or a service user. If it’s a service user, ensure that the password is set correctly according to the guidelines for service users.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization’s internal guidelines for user management and password policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After changing the password, test the login with the new password to ensure that it works correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Management: Familiarize yourself with user management transactions in SAP (e.g., SU01, SU10) for bulk user changes.
  Security Best Practices: Ensure that your organization follows best practices for password management, including regular updates and complexity requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.