How To Fix LDAP031 - The selected LDAP Connector is not responding

LDAP031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAP - LDAP Interface Messages in ABAP

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The selected LDAP Connector is not responding

What causes this issue?

The LDAP Connector is not active.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, choose the status <LS>Connector active</>; the CCMS
starts the LDAP Connector and monitors it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAP031 - The selected LDAP Connector is not responding ?

  The SAP error message LDAP031 indicates that the selected LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) Connector is not responding. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when SAP systems are integrated with LDAP for user authentication or directory services. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the LDAP server.
  LDAP Server Down: The LDAP server may be down or not reachable due to maintenance or unexpected outages.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system for the LDAP connector, such as wrong server address, port number, or authentication credentials.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security groups may be blocking the necessary ports for LDAP communication.
  LDAP Service Not Running: The LDAP service on the server may not be running or may have crashed.
  Timeout Settings: The timeout settings for the LDAP connection may be too short, causing the connection