How To Fix SO465 - Link still exists to LDAP service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Link still exists to LDAP service

What causes this issue?

The RFC - LDAP interface still has a link to an LDAP directory.

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?

The existing link can be closed using the menu option 'Log off'. Then a
new link can be opened using 'Log on', for example to another LDAP
directory.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO465 - Link still exists to LDAP service ?

  The SAP error message SO465 ("Link still exists to LDAP service") typically occurs when there is an issue with the connection between the SAP system and the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) service. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during user authentication or when trying to access user data stored in an LDAP directory.
  Causes:
  
  Active Connections: The error may indicate that there are still active connections to the LDAP service that have not been properly closed or terminated.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the LDAP service can lead to connection problems.
  Network Issues: Network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the LDAP server can cause this error.
  LDAP Server Issues: The LDAP server itself may be experiencing issues, such as being down or misconfigured.
  Timeouts: If the connection to the LDAP service times out, it may not be released properly, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Connections: