How To Fix LDAP004 - No authorization to change directory entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAP - LDAP Interface Messages in ABAP

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No authorization to change directory entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAP004 - No authorization to change directory entries ?

  The SAP error message "LDAP004 No authorization to change directory entries" typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify or change entries in an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directory, but the user or service account does not have the necessary permissions to perform that action.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account being used to connect to the LDAP server does not have the required permissions to modify the directory entries.
  Incorrect Bind DN: The Distinguished Name (DN) used to bind to the LDAP server may not have the necessary rights.
  LDAP Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the LDAP server settings or in the SAP system's LDAP configuration.
  Access Control Lists (ACLs): The ACLs on the LDAP server may restrict the user from making changes to certain entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user account used for the LDAP connection has the necessary permissions to modify directory entries. This may involve checking the user roles and permissions in the LDAP server.
  
  
  
  Review Bind DN:
  
  Ensure that the Bind DN (Distinguished Name) used in the SAP system to connect to the LDAP server is correct and has the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Modify ACLs:
  
  If you have access to the LDAP server configuration, review and modify the ACLs to grant the necessary permissions to the user or group attempting to make changes.
  
  
  
  SAP Configuration:
  
  Check the SAP system's LDAP configuration settings. Ensure that the connection parameters, including the server address, port, and Bind DN, are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use an LDAP client tool to test the connection with the same credentials to ensure that the user can perform the required operations outside of SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the documentation for both the SAP system and the LDAP server for specific configuration and permission settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to LDAP integration for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  LDAP Documentation: Review the documentation for your specific LDAP server (e.g., OpenLDAP, Microsoft Active Directory) for details on managing permissions and ACLs.
  Logs: Check the SAP application logs and LDAP server logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the "LDAP004 No authorization to change directory entries" error and implement a solution to resolve it.