How To Fix SLDAP_ICM016 - Referral "&1&2" (from "&3") has unknown scope "&4"

SLDAP_ICM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLDAP_ICM - ICM LDAP Plugin: Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Referral "&1&2" (from "&3") has unknown scope "&4"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLDAP_ICM016 - Referral "&1&2" (from "&3") has unknown scope "&4" ?

  The SAP error message SLDAP_ICM016 indicates that there is an issue with the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) configuration in your SAP system. This specific error message suggests that the LDAP server is returning a referral that the SAP system does not understand due to an unknown scope.
  
  Cause:
  
  LDAP 
  Configuration Issues: The LDAP server may be configured to return referrals that are not properly defined or recognized by the SAP system.
  Scope Misconfiguration: The scope of the LDAP search may not be correctly set, leading to the SAP system not being able to interpret the referral.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the LDAP server, causing incomplete or incorrect data to be received.
  LDAP Server Settings: The LDAP server may be set up to return referrals for certain queries, but the SAP system is not configured to handle those referrals.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check LDAP Configuration: Review the LDAP configuration in