How To Fix LDAP050 - Specify a user ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAP - LDAP Interface Messages in ABAP

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Specify a user ID

What causes this issue?

You want to store logon data, but have not yet specified the user ID.

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?

First specify the user ID and then run the function again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAP050 - Specify a user ID ?

  The SAP error message LDAP050: Specify a user ID typically occurs when there is an issue with the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) configuration in your SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting a user ID to be specified, but it is either missing or not correctly provided in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing User ID: The most common cause is that the user ID field is left blank when trying to perform an operation that requires it, such as user authentication or user management.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the LDAP configuration in the SAP system, such as incorrect parameters or settings that prevent the system from retrieving or validating user IDs.
  Integration Issues: If the SAP system is integrated with an external LDAP server, there may be connectivity issues or misconfigurations that prevent the system from accessing user information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a User ID: Ensure