How To Fix SUSR_DBMS021 - Password must not contain quotation marks (")

SUSR_DBMS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUSR_DBMS - message for data base user administration

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Password must not contain quotation marks (")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SUSR_DBMS021 - Password must not contain quotation marks (") ?

  The SAP error message SUSR_DBMS021 indicates that the password you are trying to set for a user account contains quotation marks ("). This is not allowed due to security policies and restrictions in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to create or change a password that includes quotation marks. This is a restriction in the password policy to prevent potential security vulnerabilities or issues with password handling in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to choose a new password that does not include any quotation marks. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Choose a New Password: Select a password that meets the system's complexity requirements but does not include quotation marks (either single or double).
  
  
  Change the Password:
  
  If you are using the SAP GUI, navigate to the user management area (Transaction SU01).
  Enter the user ID for which you want to change the password.
  Go to the "Logon Data" tab.
  Enter