How To Fix SEFS_LDAP_MSG009 - LDAP is not alive (server &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEFS_LDAP_MSG -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: LDAP is not alive (server &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEFS_LDAP_MSG009 - LDAP is not alive (server &1) ?

  The SAP error message SEFS_LDAP_MSG009 indicates that the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) server is not reachable or not functioning properly. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the LDAP server. This could be due to firewall settings, routing issues, or network outages.
  LDAP Server Down: The LDAP server itself may be down or not responding. This could be due to server maintenance, crashes, or resource exhaustion.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system for the LDAP connection (e.g., wrong server address, port number, or authentication details).
  DNS Resolution Issues: If the LDAP server is referenced by a hostname, there may be DNS resolution issues preventing the SAP system from finding the LDAP server.
  SSL/TLS Issues: If the connection to the LDAP server is secured using SSL/TLS, there may