How To Fix SLDAP_ICM015 - Referral "&1&2&3" (from "&4") cannot be parsed as LDAP URL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLDAP_ICM - ICM LDAP Plugin: Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Referral "&1&2&3" (from "&4") cannot be parsed as LDAP URL

What causes this issue?

The directory service has responded with a referral or search result
reference, but the LDAP URL(s) contained in the response cannot be
parsed according to the specification.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact the administrator of the directory service.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLDAP_ICM015 - Referral "&1&2&3" (from "&4") cannot be parsed as LDAP URL ?

  The SAP error message SLDAP_ICM015 indicates that there is an issue with parsing an LDAP URL. This error typically occurs when the LDAP server returns a referral that cannot be correctly interpreted by the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Malformed LDAP URL: The referral returned by the LDAP server may not conform to the expected LDAP URL format. This could be due to incorrect syntax or missing components in the URL.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the LDAP server settings or in the SAP system's LDAP configuration.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the SAP system and the LDAP server could lead to incomplete or corrupted responses.
  Unsupported LDAP Features: The LDAP server might be using features or extensions that are not supported by the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check LDAP URL Format: Review the referral URL returned by the LDAP server. Ensure it follows the correct format,