How To Fix LDAP042 - No entries found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAP - LDAP Interface Messages in ABAP

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No entries found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAP042 - No entries found ?

  The SAP error message "LDAP042 No entries found" typically occurs when the system is trying to query an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directory and is unable to find any entries that match the specified search criteria. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Search Criteria: The search parameters (like the base DN, filter, or attributes) may be incorrectly specified, leading to no matching entries.
  Empty Directory: The LDAP directory might not contain any entries at all, which would naturally result in this error.
  Access Permissions: The user account being used to perform the LDAP query may not have the necessary permissions to view the entries in the directory.
  Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the LDAP server, such as network problems or incorrect server details.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be correctly configured to connect to the LDAP server, including