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su: Cannot make/remove an entry for the specified session


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When im trying to do "sudo su -" in my ubuntu 16.04.6 server getting following error. I done few changes in pam.d config files.



Error - su: Cannot make/remove an entry for the specified session



If anyone can help me out its really appreciate.



Thanks in advance.









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    Error - su: Cannot make/remove an entry for the specified session



    If anyone can help me out its really appreciate.



    Thanks in advance.









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      When im trying to do "sudo su -" in my ubuntu 16.04.6 server getting following error. I done few changes in pam.d config files.



      Error - su: Cannot make/remove an entry for the specified session



      If anyone can help me out its really appreciate.



      Thanks in advance.









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      When im trying to do "sudo su -" in my ubuntu 16.04.6 server getting following error. I done few changes in pam.d config files.



      Error - su: Cannot make/remove an entry for the specified session



      If anyone can help me out its really appreciate.



      Thanks in advance.







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