How To Fix SLDAP_ICM113 - Neither directory service host name nor port number may be left initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLDAP_ICM - ICM LDAP Plugin: Messages

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Neither directory service host name nor port number may be left initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLDAP_ICM113 - Neither directory service host name nor port number may be left initial ?

  The SAP error message SLDAP_ICM113 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) settings in your SAP system. Specifically, the error states that neither the directory service host name nor the port number can be left empty or uninitialized.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the LDAP configuration in the SAP system is incomplete or incorrect. The system expects valid entries for the directory service host name and port number, which are essential for establishing a connection to the LDAP server. If either of these fields is left blank, the system cannot proceed with the LDAP operations, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SLDAP_ICM113 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the SAP GUI:
  
  Log in to your SAP system using the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Navigate to LDAP Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF to access the ICM (Internet Communication Manager) services.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code LDAP to directly access