Unable to use ACF2 passphrase on a users logonid getting message ACF00152 that the password length is invalid
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Unable to use ACF2 passphrase on a users logonid getting message ACF00152 that the password length is invalid

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Article ID: 193375

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Products

ACF2 ACF2 - z/OS ACF2 - MISC

Issue/Introduction

Attempting to use password phrases for the first time, but ACF2 is giving an invalid length message.
                                                                                                                          
                          
 ACF                                                                                                                            
change SECADM password('now is the winter of my discontent')                                                                            
 ACF00152 INVALID PASSWORD LENGTH                                                                                               
 ACF                                                                                                                            

What is wrong?

Environment

Release : 16.0

Component : CA ACF2 for z/OS

Resolution

ACF2 uses different fields for passwords and password phrases.  The command should be:

change SECADM pwphrase('now is the winter of my discontent')

Additional Information

For more information on managing password phrases, go here:    Manage Password Phrases