How To Fix LDAPSYNC016 - Error while setting locks on object &1 in the database

LDAPSYNC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error while setting locks on object &1 in the database

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.

LDAPSYNC016 - Details

• The SAP error message LDAPSYNC016 indicates that there is an issue with setting locks on a specific object in the database during an LDAP synchronization process. This error typically arises in the context of synchronizing user data between SAP and an LDAP directory service.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The object may already be locked by another process or transaction, preventing the current operation from acquiring the necessary lock.
  Database Connectivity Problems: There may be issues with the connection to the database, leading to failures in executing lock commands.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for LDAP synchronization or database connections can lead to this error.
  Resource Contention: High load on the database or contention for resources can lead to timeouts or failures in acquiring locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LDAPSYNC016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Locks: Use database tools or transaction codes (like SM12 in SAP)