Why do I see "Unexpected result from ldap: Inappropriate authentication(48), Anonymous access is not allowed." in sssd_default.log?

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  • Why do I see "Unexpected result from ldap: Inappropriate authentication(48), Anonymous access is not allowed." in sssd_default.log?
(2021-10-29 17:45:54): [be[default]] [sdap_get_generic_op_finished] (0x0040): Unexpected result from ldap: Inappropriate authentication(48), Anonymous access is not allowed.
(2021-10-29 17:45:54): [be[default]] [generic_ext_search_handler] (0x0040): sdap_get_generic_ext_recv failed [5]: Input/output error

The bind details are specified under [domain/default] section as:

ldap_default_bind_dn = uid=binduser,ou=users,dc=example,dc=com
ldap_default_authtok_type = password
ldap_default_authtok = <YourPassword>

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