How To Fix CM_SERVICE_ADMIN420 - Event log for server service &1 could not be read

CM_SERVICE_ADMIN420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SERVICE_ADMIN - Service Administration

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Event log for server service &1 could not be read

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Refer to the following log messages for the details.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SERVICE_ADMIN420 - Event log for server service &1 could not be read ?

  The SAP error message CM_SERVICE_ADMIN420 indicates that the event log for a specific server service could not be read. This error typically arises in the context of SAP NetWeaver or other SAP applications that rely on Windows services for their operation. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Service Not Running: The server service referenced in the error message may not be running, which prevents the event log from being accessed.
  Permissions Issues: The user account under which the SAP service is running may not have sufficient permissions to read the event log.
  Corrupted Event Log: The event log itself may be corrupted or inaccessible due to system issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system or the underlying operating system that prevent access to the event log.
  Network Issues: If the service is running on a remote server, network issues could prevent access to