How To Fix SLDAP_ICM005 - Conversion error for value &1&2: "&3&4"

SLDAP_ICM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLDAP_ICM - ICM LDAP Plugin: Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Conversion error for value &1&2: "&3&4"

What causes this issue?

An attribute value stored in the directory service was requested by the
ABAP application in its textual representation.
However, the data the directory service sent are no valid UTF-8 octet
stream, but a binary object (picture, certificate).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Request the attribute a binary object.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLDAP_ICM005 - Conversion error for value &1&2: "&3&4" ?

  The SAP error message SLDAP_ICM005 indicates a conversion error related to the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) when handling values in a specific format. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the data being processed, such as incorrect encoding or formatting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being processed may not be in the expected format, leading to conversion errors. This can happen if the data contains special characters or is not properly encoded.
  Character Set Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the character set used by the source data and the expected character set in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the ICM or related components can lead to conversion errors.
  Network Issues: If the data is being transmitted over a network, issues such as packet loss or corruption can also lead to conversion errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Format: Review the data being processed to ensure it is in the