How To Fix LDAPRC052 - LDAP server is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAPRC - LDAP Interface Messages in C

• Message number: 052

• Message text: LDAP server is not available

What causes this issue?

This message is triggered if there is no connection can be created
between the host on which the LDAP Connector is running and the
directory. Either the directory server is not active, or the network
connection is not open, for example due to a firewall on the port used.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAPRC052 - LDAP server is not available ?

  The SAP error message "LDAPRC052: LDAP server is not available" indicates that the SAP system is unable to connect to the specified LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) server. This can occur due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the LDAP server.
  LDAP Server Down: The LDAP server itself may be down or not responding.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system for the LDAP connection (e.g., wrong server address, port number, or credentials).
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security groups may be blocking the connection to the LDAP server.
  DNS Resolution Issues: The SAP system may not be able to resolve the hostname of the LDAP server.
  SSL/TLS Issues: If the connection is secured using SSL/TLS, there may be issues with certificates or the configuration of secure connections.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or