How To Fix LDAPACCESS102 - LDAP_DELETE failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: LDAP_DELETE failed

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 LDAPACCESS102 - LDAP_DELETE failed ?

  The SAP error message LDAPACCESS102 LDAP_DELETE failed typically indicates that there was an issue when attempting to delete an entry from an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directory. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account being used to perform the delete operation may not have the necessary permissions to delete the specified entry in the LDAP directory.
  
  
  Entry Not Found: The entry you are trying to delete may not exist in the LDAP directory, leading to a failure in the delete operation.
  
  
  LDAP Server Configuration: There may be issues with the LDAP server configuration, such as access control lists (ACLs) that prevent deletion of certain entries.
  
  
  Connection Issues: There could be network issues or problems with the connection to the LDAP server that are causing the delete operation to fail.
  
  
  Entry in Use: The entry you are trying to delete might be in use or locked by another process, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Schema Violations: The entry may not comply with the schema defined in the LDAP directory, which can prevent deletion.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user account used for the LDAP operation has the necessary permissions to delete the entry. You may need to modify the ACLs on the LDAP server.
  
  
  Verify Entry Existence: Before attempting to delete, verify that the entry exists in the LDAP directory. You can perform a search operation to confirm its presence.
  
  
  Review LDAP Server Logs: Check the logs on the LDAP server for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into why the delete operation failed.
  
  
  Network Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues affecting the connection to the LDAP server. Test the connection and ensure that the server is reachable.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Investigate if the entry is being used or locked by another process. If so, you may need to wait until the process is complete before attempting to delete.
  
  
  Schema Compliance: Ensure that the entry complies with the LDAP schema. If there are schema violations, you may need to correct them before deletion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  LDAP Documentation: Refer to the documentation for your specific LDAP server (e.g., OpenLDAP, Microsoft Active Directory) for detailed information on permissions, ACLs, and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP's support portal for any relevant notes or updates related to LDAP integration and error handling.
  Testing Tools: Use LDAP client tools (like ldapsearch, ldapmodify, etc.) to manually test the delete operation and gather more information about the error.
  
  By systematically addressing these potential causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the LDAPACCESS102 LDAP_DELETE failed error in your SAP environment.