How To Fix LDAPMAP040 - The filter mappings are not suitable for the LDAP application &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: The filter mappings are not suitable for the LDAP application &1

What causes this issue?

The number of SAP fields that are represented by the mappings with
filter flags does not match the key fields required for LDAP
application &V1&:
Missing key field: &V2&
Surplus key field: &V3&

System Response

The mapping cannot be saved or used.

How to fix this error?

Select the mappings for the filter in such a way that the SAP fields
contained in them match the key field of the LDAP application &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAPMAP040 - The filter mappings are not suitable for the LDAP application &1 ?

  The SAP error message LDAPMAP040 indicates that there is an issue with the filter mappings configured for the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) application in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the filter mappings do not align with the expected format or structure required by the LDAP application.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Filter Syntax: The filter mappings defined in the SAP system may not conform to the expected LDAP filter syntax.
  Missing Attributes: The attributes specified in the filter mappings may not exist in the LDAP directory or may be incorrectly named.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the LDAP settings within the SAP system, such as incorrect connection parameters or authentication issues.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the LDAP server may not be compatible with the filter mappings defined in the SAP system.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the LDAPMAP040 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Filter Mappings:
  
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