How To Fix SLDAP_ICM021 - Search result contains row with unexpected "Entry/Referral" combination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLDAP_ICM - ICM LDAP Plugin: Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Search result contains row with unexpected "Entry/Referral" combination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLDAP_ICM021 - Search result contains row with unexpected "Entry/Referral" combination ?

  The SAP error message SLDAP_ICM021 indicates that there is an issue with the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) search results, specifically that the search returned a row with an unexpected "Entry/Referral" combination. This typically occurs when the LDAP server returns results that do not match the expected format or structure that SAP is configured to handle.
  Causes:
  
  LDAP 
  Configuration Issues: The LDAP server may be misconfigured, leading to unexpected entries or referrals in the search results.
  Schema Mismatch: The attributes or object classes expected by SAP may not match those defined in the LDAP directory.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the SAP system and the LDAP server can lead to incomplete or malformed responses.
  Incorrect Search Filters: The search filters defined in the SAP system may not be correctly set up, leading to unexpected results.
  LDAP Server Behavior: Some LDAP servers may return referral entries that are not handled properly by the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
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