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We would like to know if it is possible to make the error when trying to log in more specific and indicate the reason why it was not possible. Sometimes the username and password are correct but the real reason for not being able to log in is that the account is locked in the active directory and this is not shown in the application message.


Can the error messages be customized to be more specific?


For example:


Cannot log in because the user does not exist.

Cannot login because the password is invalid.

Cannot login because the account is locked in the active directory.

Cannot login because your password has expired, or your password expires in x days.

 

2 Comments
ballardw
Super User

You may need to get a bit more specific such as: Login where? To what product(s)? Is this even related to a SAS product?

SASKiwi
PROC Star

What SAS product(s) is this related to? Active Directory accounts are controlled by the Windows OS. If the SAS product (for example Enterprise Guide) is using Integrated Windows Authentication any user account issues will be apparent when you try to logon to your computer and have nothing to do with SAS.