How To Fix LDAP070 - Error starting LDAP Connector at operating system level

LDAP070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAP - LDAP Interface Messages in ABAP

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Error starting LDAP Connector at operating system level

What causes this issue?

This message can be displayed in the following situations:
The start of the LDAP Connector led to an error at operating system
level.
The system started the LDAP Connector, but received no confirmation of
a successful start within the wait time of 10 seconds.
The executed command was:
&V1&&V2&&V3&&V4&

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?

Check whether can find information in the LDAP Connector trace file
(its name is contained in the above command as parameter "-f"). You can
view the file in transaction ST11.
Attempt to start the LDAP Connector directly at operating system with
teh above command, in order to see operating system or LDAP Connector
error messages.
Read the documentation for setting up the LDAP Connector.
It is possible that the LDAP library required for the operation of the
LDAP Connector does not exist in your system, or cannot be found.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LDAP070 - Details

• The SAP error message "LDAP070 Error starting LDAP Connector at operating system level" typically indicates that there is an issue with the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) connector that is used for integrating SAP systems with LDAP directories. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, permission problems, or environmental factors.
  Causes:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the LDAP connector can lead to startup failures. This includes wrong paths, incorrect parameters, or missing configuration files.
  
  
  Permission Problems: The user account under which the SAP system is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the LDAP connector or its required files.
  
  
  Environment Variables: Missing or incorrect environment variables that the LDAP connector relies on can prevent it from starting.
  
  
  Network Issues: If the LDAP server is unreachable due to network issues, the connector may fail to start.
  
  
  Java Runtime Issues: If the LDAP connector is implemented in Java, issues with the