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F.A.Q.

What is the minimum and maximum length of characters for a password?
The password length is a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 12 characters, one character must be a numerical digit.

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Is the password case-sensitive?
Yes, the password in case-sensitive.

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Are there any other limitations or rules on passwords?
Yes, there are some limitations.

  • Password must not begin with a question mark or exclamation point.
  • Blanks are not allowed.
  • The first three characters of a password must not be identical.
  • A password may not be changed back to the user’s previous five passwords.
  • Users can only change their password once a day.
  • At least one character of the password must be a number(0-9).

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Are there any passwords or a combination of words that can not be used for a password?
Yes, listed below are some examples of passwords that are not permitted.

  • *BOBCAT*
  • *CATS*
  • *SWT*
  • *TEXAS*
  • *TSU*
  • *TXST*

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I am receiving a message that my user id is locked. How do I correct this issue?
The user account will be locked after 12 unsuccessful attempts to logon to the system. Please call the SAP help line at 245-4SAP and select the option for security issues.

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How often do I have to change my password?
You must reset your password every 90 days. The system will prompt you to enter a new password.

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I am trying to log in through the portal and I receive this error message:
java.lang.stringindexoutofboundsexception Who do I contact to get this error corrected?
Please contact the SAP help line at 245-4SAP and select the option dealing with security questions.

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I am a new user to SAP and I have received my ID and password. How do I logon to SAP using this information?
Here are two links depending on the method you use to access SAP.

SAP Portal Initial Logon
SAPGUI Initial Logon

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I would like to change my password in SAP? How do I initiate this change?
Here are three links to show you how to change your password depending on how you access SAP.

Changing password in SAP Portal using Internet Explorer
Changing Password in SAP Portal using Netscape
Changing password using SAPGUI

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I have changed my Texas State password. Is this password the same as my SAP password?
No, the passwords are different. You will be prompted to change your SAP password at the appropriate time. Please be advised that changing your Texas State password does not change your SAP password.

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Is it okay for a web browser to remember my password?
We do not recommend you allow the browser to remember your password. If you do so, you may run into problems when changing your password next time. See the links below on how to clear saved password.

How to stop Internet Explorer from remembering my password
How to stop Netscape Navigator from remembering my password

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How to get access to Finance (FI) or Human Resources (HR) roles?
You will need to complete the following form(s):

For Financial Roles:
SAP Financial - Departmental Services Security Authorization Form
For Human Resources Roles:
HR Department SAP Access Request Form

These forms may also be found in the Forms section of this website.

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What are the roles in SAP can an employee have?
SAP roles are divided into two categories - Finance and Human Resources.

The pdf files below detail the various roles in each category.

FI Role Descriptions

HR Role Descriptions

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