How To Fix LDAPACCESS020 - Filter could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAPACCESS - Messages for LDAP Interface with Mapping

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Filter could not be found

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE LDAPSYNC_FOLLOWUP

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAPACCESS020 - Filter could not be found ?

  The SAP error message LDAPACCESS020: Filter could not be found 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 unable to locate the specified filter in the LDAP directory.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Filter Configuration: The filter specified in the LDAP configuration may be incorrect or not properly defined.
  Missing LDAP Entries: The entries that the filter is supposed to retrieve may not exist in the LDAP directory.
  Connection Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP system and the LDAP server.
  Authorization Issues: The user account used to connect to the LDAP server may not have the necessary permissions to access the required entries.
  LDAP Server Configuration: The LDAP server itself may not be configured correctly or may be down.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Filter Syntax: Review the filter syntax in the SAP LDAP configuration. Ensure that it adheres to the correct LDAP