I ran into the cannot connect to service sapstartsrv error during setup. The root cause seems to be that the SAP Start Service isn’t running, has incorrect permissions, or the service configuration is broken.
Reliable once connected, but frustrating initial setup due to sapstartsrv issue cannot connect to service sapstartsrv
3/5 (or adjust based on your experience) I ran into the cannot connect to service
Here’s a professional and constructive review you can use or adapt, depending on where you want to post it (e.g., SAP Community, Google Play, or an internal ticketing system). has incorrect permissions
Check the dev_services trace file and ensure secstore isn’t corrupted if you’re using a secure connection.
Would recommend for experienced SAP admins, but casual users might struggle at first.