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3695197 - SFTP connection Error: "Detailed error message auth fail for methods" in Datasphere

Symptom

The connection type is SFTP. When validating connection, the following error occurs:

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Connection "XXX" couldn’t be established.
- Data flows can’t be used because of errors in the connection.
- Replication flows can’t be used because of errors in the connection.
- Remote tables are not supported.

Data Flows: Cause: Possible causes of error: Detailed error message auth fail for methods \x26#39;publickey,password,keyboard\-interactive\x26#39;)
Replication Flows: Cause: Possible causes of error: Detailed error message auth fail for methods \x26#39;publickey,password,keyboard\-interactive\x26#39;)

Correlation ID: XXXXXXXXXX

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Environment

  • SAP Datasphere

  • SFTP

Cause

Incorrect username or password.

Resolution

Ensure that the credentials for correctly accessing SFTP are entered into the connection.

Keywords

SFTP Cloud, SFTP On-premise, DWC, DSP, DS , KBA , DS-DI-CON , Connections , Problem

Product

SAP Datasphere all versions