How To Fix LDAPRC020 - Type or value already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAPRC - LDAP Interface Messages in C

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Type or value already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAPRC020 - Type or value already exists ?

  The SAP error message LDAPRC020 "Type or value already exists" typically occurs in the context of LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) operations, particularly when trying to add or modify entries in an LDAP directory. This error indicates that the operation you are attempting to perform is violating a uniqueness constraint, meaning that the entry you are trying to create or modify already exists in the directory.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: You are trying to add an entry that already exists in the LDAP directory. This could be due to a duplicate Distinguished Name (DN) or another attribute that must be unique.
  Incorrect Configuration: The LDAP schema may have constraints that are not being adhered to, such as unique attributes that are not being properly managed.
  Synchronization Issues: If you are synchronizing data between SAP and an LDAP directory, there may be inconsistencies leading to duplicate entries.
  Data Migration: During data migration or import processes, existing entries