Error
Error Code:
408
SAP S/4HANA Error 408: Missing SQL Credentials
Description
Error 408, 'ERR_SQL_PASS_OR_PARAMETER_NEEDED', indicates that an operation within SAP S/4HANA requires a password or a specific parameter for a user, but it was not provided or was incomplete. This typically occurs during attempts to establish database connections, execute specific SQL statements, or when a system process tries to access resources requiring explicit authentication.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_PASS_OR_PARAMETER_NEEDED
Known Causes
4 known causesMissing Database Password
The connection attempt to the underlying database did not include the required password for the specified user account.
Incomplete User Parameters
A specific SQL statement, function call, or system process requires additional user-specific parameters (e.g., schema, client, or security token) that were omitted.
Misconfigured Connection
The SAP S/4HANA system's configuration for a database connection or user authentication is incomplete or incorrectly set up.
Expired or Locked User Account
The database user account attempting the operation might be expired, locked, or disabled, rendering any provided credentials invalid.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service