How To Fix LDAPSYNC045 - Directory value for &1-&2 is longer than the ABAP target field (&3 > &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Directory value for &1-&2 is longer than the ABAP target field (&3 > &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LDAPSYNC045 - Directory value for &1-&2 is longer than the ABAP target field (&3 > &4) ?

  The SAP error message LDAPSYNC045 indicates that there is a mismatch between the length of a value being synchronized from an LDAP directory and the corresponding ABAP target field in SAP. Specifically, the error message states that the directory value for a specific attribute (indicated by &1 and &2) exceeds the maximum length allowed for the ABAP target field (where &3 is the length of the directory value and &4 is the maximum length of the ABAP field).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the synchronization process between an LDAP directory and SAP when:
  
  The value being synchronized from the LDAP directory is longer than the defined length of the corresponding field in the SAP system.
  The LDAP schema allows for longer values than what is defined in the SAP ABAP data dictionary.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Fields: Determine which LDAP attribute (indicated by &1 and &2) is causing the issue and which ABAP field (indicated by &3 and &4) it is being mapped to.
  
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the length of the LDAP attribute in the directory and compare it with the length of the corresponding ABAP field in the SAP system.
  
  
  Modify ABAP Field Length:
  
  If possible, increase the length of the ABAP field in the data dictionary (SE11) to accommodate the longer value from the LDAP directory.
  Ensure that any changes made to the ABAP field are consistent with the overall data model and do not violate any constraints.
  
  
  
  Adjust LDAP Values: If changing the ABAP field length is not feasible, consider adjusting the values in the LDAP directory to ensure they fit within the limits of the ABAP field.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test synchronization to ensure that the error is resolved and that data is being synchronized correctly.
  
  
  Documentation: Document any changes made to the field lengths or LDAP values for future reference and to maintain consistency in data management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to LDAP synchronization and field length limitations.
  Data Dictionary: Familiarize yourself with the SAP data dictionary (transaction SE11) to understand how field lengths are defined and managed.
  LDAP Schema: Review the LDAP schema to understand the attributes being used and their respective lengths.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LDAPSYNC045 error and ensure successful synchronization between your LDAP directory and SAP system.