SMS: Audit Fails with "Cannot read SMS.INI" Error Message

Last reviewed: March 16, 1998
Article ID: Q176969

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2

SYMPTOMS

Systems Management Server Software Audit may fail with the error message:

   Cannot read SMS.INI

CAUSE

Entries in the Sms.ini file are normally checked and re-created during a hardware and software inventory cycle, which is performed every seven days by default. If entries are removed or missing, audit may fail. The following are examples of entries that may be missing:

   Entries from [Local]

   SystemRole
   SystemType

   -or-

   Entry from [LogonHistory]

   LastLoggedOnUser.

WORKAROUND

To run the Audit successfully, replace the missing entries after the inventory cycle is complete.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 1.2. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: prodsms pcm audit inv32cli systemrole systemtype
Keywords : kbbug1.20 smsaudit
Version : Windows:1.2
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: March 16, 1998
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