How To Fix LDAPRC018 - Comparison routine is not suitable for attribute type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAPRC - LDAP Interface Messages in C

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Comparison routine is not suitable for attribute type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAPRC018 - Comparison routine is not suitable for attribute type ?

  The SAP error message LDAPRC018: Comparison routine is not suitable for attribute type typically occurs when there is an issue with the way an attribute is being compared in an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) context. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when integrating SAP with an LDAP directory for user authentication or data synchronization.
  Cause
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Attribute Type Mismatch: The attribute being compared in the LDAP query does not match the expected data type. For example, if the attribute is expected to be a string but is being treated as a numeric value, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Improper Configuration: The LDAP schema may not be correctly configured, or the attribute types defined in the LDAP directory do not align with what SAP expects.
  
  
  Unsupported Comparison Operation: The comparison operation being used may not be supported for the specific attribute