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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

View agent errors

Agent Client Collector (ACC) errors are visible in logs related to the agent and the ServiceNow instance. This feature provides improved visibility of agent errors, enabling faster error resolution.

Before you begin

Role required: agent_client_collector_admin

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Agent Client Collector > Agent Issues.

    The ACC Error Messages page appears and lists the agents containing errors.

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ACC Error Messages page
The following columns display the indicated information about the errors.
ColumnDescription
CI IDThe name of the agent containing the error, or a configuration item \(CI\) with an issue.
CodeError code assigned to the issue.
MessageA message describing the error.
Source applicationThe application triggering the error.
Error statusIndicates the state of the error: Active or Resolved.
CategoryThe error category which the error is classified under.
KeyInternal value used to identify the error.For data collection errors, specifies the agent_id value.
Key extensionInternal value used to identify the error.For check execution errors, specifies the check name.
CommandThe command executed when the error occurred \(if applicable\).
Stack traceA reference to the ecc_queue record that was processed and triggered the error (if applicable).
**Note:**

-   Not all columns are visible by default on the page.
-   Select the info icon \(
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Info icon\) next to an error to view a pop-up window with full information about the error.
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ACC Error Message popup window
    The info icon is visible when hovering under the search icon \(
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Search icon\) next to the error entry.
  1. To view errors for a specific agent:

    1. Select All > Agent Client Collector > Agents.

      The Agent Client Collectors table appears.

    2. Select an agent.

    3. Select the Automation Error Messages tab at the bottom of the page to view errors relating to the agent.

Result

If an error causes an agent's registration to fail, the agent's Status column displays Registration Failure on the Agent Client Collectors page (All > Agent Client Collector > Agents).