Part of the security matrix of Dynamics GP is the System Password. The system password provides another layer of protection after users have already logged in to Dynamics GP. Certain processes such as changing security settings or setup options may require an additional password known as the System Password. Even if a user has appropriate rights to set up options they can't changes those options without the system password.
Although the use of a system password is technically optional, it is typically used in Dynamics GP implementations. In many environments it is entered very infrequently and typically only by administrators. Consequently, the system password can be lost or forgotten as people leave the company or change roles. Imagine how painful it could be to explain that security can't be changed because the system password has been lost!
Fortunately, there is a process available for administrators with access to SQL Server...