Passwords

Structure

You must observe the following guidelines for passwords:
  • It must contain at least three characters.
  • You can use a combination of alphanumeric characters. These include:
    • Letters from a to z
    • Numbers from 0 to 9
    • Punctuation marks
Passwords must not begin with:
  • Question marks
  • Exclamation points
  • Spaces
  • Three identical characters

    Example: bbbat

  • String of three characters contained in your user ID

    Example: man, if your user ID is Friedeman.

Do not use:
  • pass or init as a password
  • one of the last five passwords you used

Passwords are case sensitive.

Example: Password blue is not the same as Blue oer BLUE.

As you enter your password, the asterisks remain in the field and only the cursor moves. For security reasons the system does not display what you enter.

Example

The following table shows examples of valid and invalid passwords.
Valid Invalid
frtas !brex

(an invalid charater is in the first position)
jullo=6 aaab

(begins with three identical characters)
3bar me

(consists of less than three characters)

Changing Passwords

For security reasons your system administrator may stipulate that you change your password regularly, for example every 30 days. In this case you will receive a notification from the SAP system when you have to change your password.

You can change your password only on the logon screen.