How To Fix WK601 - LDAP server & does not exist

WK601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WK - BPT: Messages integr. inbox

• Message number: 601

• Message text: LDAP server & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WK601 - LDAP server & does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WK601: LDAP server & does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WK601: LDAP server & does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when SAP tries to connect to an LDAP server (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) for user authentication, user information retrieval, or other directory services, but the specified LDAP server is not found or is unreachable.
  Common causes include:
  
  The LDAP server name or address configured in SAP is incorrect or misspelled.
  The LDAP server is down or not reachable due to network issues.
  The LDAP server configuration in SAP (such as in transaction SICF, SU01, or LDAP configuration) is missing or incomplete.
  Firewall or security settings blocking the connection between SAP and the LDAP server.
  The LDAP server is not registered or defined in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WK601 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check LDAP Server Configuration in SAP:
  
  Go to transaction LDAP (or LDAP Browser) or the relevant configuration transaction (e.g.,