How To Fix WZ452 - Specify an initial password for the user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Specify an initial password for the user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ452 - Specify an initial password for the user ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WZ452 - Specify an initial password for the user
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you are creating or maintaining a user in SAP and the system requires you to specify an initial password for the user account. The initial password is mandatory to ensure that the user can log in for the first time. If you do not provide an initial password, the system cannot activate the user account properly.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During user creation in transaction SU01 or similar user maintenance transactions.
  When the system policy or security settings require an initial password to be set explicitly.
  Sometimes triggered if the password field is left blank or if the password does not meet the system’s password policy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify an initial password in the password field when creating or modifying the user.
  Make sure the password complies with the system’s password policy (length, complexity, character types).
  After entering the initial password, save the user master record.
  Optionally, you can set the user to change the password at first logon by selecting the appropriate checkbox (e.g., "User must change password at next logon").
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The initial password is required to activate the user account and allow the user to log in for the first time.
  If you do not want to specify a password manually, some systems allow you to generate a password or use default password policies.
  Password policies are controlled via profile parameters and security settings (e.g., in transaction RZ10 or via the Security Audit Log).
  If you are automating user creation (e.g., via scripts or LSMW), ensure the initial password is included in the data.
  For security reasons, it is recommended to enforce password change at first logon.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WZ452 - Specify an initial password for the user
  
  
  Cause
  No initial password specified during user creation or modification
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid initial password complying with password policy
  
  
  Related Transactions
  SU01 (User Maintenance), SU10 (Mass User Maintenance)
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check password policies in RZ10, user parameters in SU01
  
  
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, check system logs or consult your SAP Basis/security team to verify password policies and user creation procedures.