How To Fix LDAPSYNC040 - Number of objects in directory: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Number of objects in directory: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAPSYNC040 - Number of objects in directory: &1 ?

  The SAP error message LDAPSYNC040 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the number of objects in the directory during an LDAP synchronization process. This message typically appears when the number of objects in the LDAP directory does not match the expected number of objects in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Mismatch in Object Count: The number of objects in the LDAP directory does not match the number of objects expected by the SAP system. This could be due to objects being added, deleted, or modified in the LDAP directory without corresponding updates in SAP.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the LDAP synchronization settings in SAP can lead to discrepancies in object counts.
  
  
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues or connectivity problems between the SAP system and the LDAP server can lead to incomplete synchronization.
  
  
  Permissions Issues: The user account used for the LDAP synchronization may not have