How To Fix SEFS_LDAP_MSG006 - Configuration error for LDAP (server &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEFS_LDAP_MSG -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Configuration error for LDAP (server &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEFS_LDAP_MSG006 - Configuration error for LDAP (server &1) ?

  The SAP error message SEFS_LDAP_MSG006 indicates a configuration error related to the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) server settings in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the SAP system is unable to connect to the specified LDAP server due to misconfiguration or connectivity issues.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect LDAP Server Configuration: The LDAP server details (hostname, port, etc.) may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the LDAP server.
  Authentication Issues: The credentials used to connect to the LDAP server may be incorrect or insufficient.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls or security groups may be blocking the connection to the LDAP server.
  LDAP Server Down: The LDAP server itself may be down or not responding.
  SSL/TLS Configuration: If using secure connections, SSL/TLS settings may be misconfigured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check LDAP Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction LDAP in SAP.
  Verify the LDAP server settings (hostname, port, base DN, etc.) in the configuration.
  Ensure that the LDAP server is reachable from the SAP server.
  
  
  
  Test Connectivity:
  
  Use tools like ping or telnet to check if the SAP server can reach the LDAP server on the specified port.
  Example: telnet <LDAP_Server_Hostname> <Port>
  
  
  
  Verify Credentials:
  
  Ensure that the username and password used for LDAP authentication are correct.
  Check if the user has the necessary permissions to access the LDAP directory.
  
  
  
  Check Firewall Settings:
  
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules blocking the connection between the SAP system and the LDAP server.
  
  
  
  Review LDAP Server Status:
  
  Check if the LDAP server is up and running. You may need to contact your network or system administrator for this.
  
  
  
  SSL/TLS Configuration:
  
  If using SSL/TLS, ensure that the certificates are correctly installed and configured in the SAP system.
  Verify that the SSL settings in the LDAP configuration are correct.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional configuration guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for LDAP integration for detailed configuration steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have faced similar issues.
  Logs and Traces: Check the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) and traces (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the configuration error related to the LDAP server in your SAP system.