How To Fix SMOIWS068 - Error creating SCR entry for sapstartsrv &1 (RC=&2)

SMOIWS068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMOIWS -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Error creating SCR entry for sapstartsrv &1 (RC=&2)

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SMOIWS068 - Details

• The SAP error message SMOIWS068 indicates that there was an issue creating a System Change Request (SCR) entry for the sapstartsrv service. The error message includes two parameters: &1 (which typically represents the service name) and &2 (which represents the return code).
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Permission Issues: The user or service account running the SAP instance may not have the necessary permissions to create SCR entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system or the underlying operating system that prevent the creation of SCR entries.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database connection or database itself can lead to failures in creating SCR entries.
  Service Not Running: The sapstartsrv service may not be running or may have encountered an error that prevents it from functioning correctly.
  Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or disk space) can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SMOIWS068 error, you can