How To Fix SO774 - One LDAP service parameter is syntactically invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 774

• Message text: One LDAP service parameter is syntactically invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO774 - One LDAP service parameter is syntactically invalid ?

  The SAP error message SO774 indicates that there is a syntactical issue with one of the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) service parameters in your SAP system configuration. This error typically arises when the parameters defined for LDAP integration are not formatted correctly or contain invalid characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Syntax: One or more parameters in the LDAP configuration may have incorrect syntax. This could include missing quotes, incorrect delimiters, or unsupported characters.
  Configuration Errors: The LDAP server settings, such as the host, port, or base DN, may be incorrectly specified.
  Parameter Mismatch: The parameters defined in the SAP system may not match the expected values or formats required by the LDAP server.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO774 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check LDAP Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SO20 (or SO21 for LDAP settings) in your SAP system.
  Review the LDAP service parameters and ensure that they are correctly defined.
  Pay special attention to the syntax of each parameter, ensuring