How To Fix SEFS_LDAP_MSG004 - No valid hexadecimal SID: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEFS_LDAP_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No valid hexadecimal SID: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEFS_LDAP_MSG004 - No valid hexadecimal SID: &1 ?

  The SAP error message SEFS_LDAP_MSG004 "No valid hexadecimal SID: &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP systems when there is an issue with the Security Identifier (SID) being used in LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) configurations. This error indicates that the SID provided is not in a valid hexadecimal format, which is required for proper identification of users or groups in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid SID Format: The SID provided in the configuration is not in the correct hexadecimal format. A valid SID should consist of hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F).
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the LDAP settings or in the user/group mapping.
  Data Corruption: The SID might have been corrupted or incorrectly entered in the system.
  Missing SID: The SID might not exist in the system or is not properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check SID Format: Verify that the SID you are using is in the correct hexadecimal format. It should look something