How To Fix LDAP071 - LDAP Connector &1: Maximum number of connections exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAP - LDAP Interface Messages in ABAP

• Message number: 071

• Message text: LDAP Connector &1: Maximum number of connections exceeded

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to logon to the directory through the LDAP Connector
&V1&, as this has reached the maximum number of possible connections.

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?

Use a different LDAP Connector.
If manual selection of the LDAP Connector is not possible in the
application that you are using, contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

If necessary, set up additional LDAP Connectors, to distribute the
connection load incurred.
Increase the maximum number of connections for the LDAP Connector
(Command line option of the LDAP Connector, this is not possible from
the SAP system).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAP071 - LDAP Connector &1: Maximum number of connections exceeded ?

  The SAP error message "LDAP071 LDAP Connector &1: Maximum number of connections exceeded" indicates that the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) connector has reached its maximum limit of concurrent connections to the LDAP server. This can happen due to various reasons, such as configuration settings, high load, or resource limitations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The maximum number of connections allowed to the LDAP server may be set too low in the configuration.
  High Load: There may be a high number of concurrent requests being made to the LDAP server, exceeding the configured limit.
  Resource Constraints: The LDAP server itself may have resource constraints or limitations on the number of connections it can handle.
  Connection Leaks: Connections may not be properly closed after use, leading to exhaustion of available connections.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Maximum Connections:
  
  Check the configuration settings of the LDAP server and increase the maximum number of allowed connections if possible.
  In the SAP system, you may need to adjust