Why httpd service is not starting and gives error "[alert] getpwuid: couldn't determine user name from uid XXXXXXX, you probably need to modify the User directive" ?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Service httpd can not be started because the user apache does not exist in the system

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

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