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Changing password on login page results in FAILED_UNEXPECTED_EXCEPTION

Troubleshooting


Problem

Attempts to click the link to Change Password on the IBM Rational DOORS Web Access login page results in error message "Password change has failed: FAILED_UNEXPECTED_EXCEPTION".

Cause

The permission to change password is disabled.

Diagnosing The Problem

Use the DOORS manage user function to verify security permission.

Resolving The Problem

The following steps will enable permission to allow you to change your password:

  1. Log into Rational DOORS as database manager type or a user with manage database privilege

  2. Click Tools > Manage Users...

  3. Select the appropriate name

  4. Click Edit

  5. Click the Security Tab

  6. Check the box titled User may change password

  7. Click OK to close the edit user window

  8. Click OK to close the manage users window

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Document Information

Modified date:
01 May 2020

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