How To Fix LDAPSYNC004 - Cannot create connection to server &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LDAPSYNC - Messages for Synchronization with a Directory

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cannot create connection to server &1

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE LDAPSYNC_FOLLOWUP

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAPSYNC004 - Cannot create connection to server &1 ?

  The SAP error message LDAPSYNC004 Cannot create connection to server &1 typically indicates that there is an issue with the connection to the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) server. This error can arise due to various reasons, including network issues, incorrect configuration settings, or server unavailability.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: The SAP system may not be able to reach the LDAP server due to network problems, such as firewall restrictions or DNS resolution issues.
  Incorrect Configuration: The LDAP server settings in the SAP system may be incorrectly configured, including the server address, port number, or authentication details.
  Server Unavailability: The LDAP server may be down or not responding due to maintenance or other issues.
  Authentication Issues: The credentials used to connect to the LDAP server may be incorrect or insufficient for establishing a connection.
  SSL/TLS Issues: If the connection requires SSL/TLS, there may be issues with certificates or encryption settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system can