The solution is as follows for future reference:-
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SAPUPROF PROFILE
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Step 1: Transfer sap_utlpwdmg.sql to respective server
Step 2: Execute script from /admin location : @sap_utlpwdmg.sql
Step 3: Alter SAPUPROF for failed login attemps:
ALTER PROFILE DEFAULT LIMIT FAILED_LOGIN_ATTEMPTS 5;
Step 4: Verify:
select resource_name, limit from dba_profiles where profile='SAPUPROF';
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DEFAULT PROFILE
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Step 1: Execute script from /admin location: @utlpwdmg.sql
Step 2: alter profile DEFAULT limit PASSWORD_LIFE_TIME UNLIMITED;
Step 3: alter profile default limit FAILED_LOGIN_ATTEMPTS 5;
Step 4: Verify:
select resource_name, limit from dba_profiles where profile='DEFAULT';