How To Fix LDAPMAP029 - Cannot use binary attribute &1 to create RDN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAPMAP - Messages for Mapping and Mapping Maintenance

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Cannot use binary attribute &1 to create RDN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAPMAP029 - Cannot use binary attribute &1 to create RDN ?

  The SAP error message LDAPMAP029 indicates that there is an issue with using a binary attribute to create a Relative Distinguished Name (RDN) in an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) context. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to use an attribute that is not suitable for RDN creation, as RDNs must be represented in a string format.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to use a binary attribute (such as an attribute that stores data in binary format) as part of the RDN. RDNs are meant to be human-readable and typically consist of string attributes like cn (common name), ou (organizational unit), or uid (user ID). Binary attributes, on the other hand, are not suitable for this purpose because they cannot be represented as strings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Attribute: Determine which attribute is being used as the RDN that is causing the error. The error message