How To Fix SO849 - Error while following reference to another LDAP service

SO849 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Error while following reference to another LDAP service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO849 - Error while following reference to another LDAP service ?

  The SAP error message SO849 indicates that there is an issue when trying to connect to or reference another LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) service. This error typically arises in scenarios where SAP systems are configured to use LDAP for user authentication or directory services.
  Causes of SO849 Error
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The LDAP service may not be correctly configured in the SAP system. This includes incorrect server addresses, ports, or authentication methods.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the LDAP server. This could be due to firewall settings, DNS resolution issues, or network outages.
  
  
  LDAP Server Issues: The LDAP server itself may be down, misconfigured, or experiencing performance issues.
  
  
  Authentication Problems: The credentials used to connect to the LDAP server may be incorrect or the user may not have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the LDAP server, especially if