Error from pam_sss during local user password reset

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Error from pam_sss when trying to reset password for local user.
  • Unable to reset password for local users
[root@server ~]# passwd oracle
Changing password for user oracle.
New password:
Retype new password:
passwd: Authentication token manipulation error

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

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