How To Fix LDAPRC007 - Authentication method not supported

LDAPRC007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAPRC - LDAP Interface Messages in C

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Authentication method not supported

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LDAPRC007 - Details

• The SAP error message LDAPRC007: Authentication method not supported typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) settings in your SAP system. This error indicates that the authentication method being used is not supported by the LDAP server or is not correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Authentication Method: The LDAP server may not support the authentication method specified in the SAP configuration (e.g., simple bind, SASL, etc.).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system for LDAP integration, such as the wrong authentication method or parameters.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the LDAP server may not be compatible with the authentication methods being used.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the SAP system and the LDAP server can also lead to authentication failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check LDAP Configuration:
  
  Verify the LDAP configuration in the SAP system (transaction code LDAP or SU01 for user settings).
  Ensure that the authentication