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Troubleshooting
Problem
This technote identifies a solution to the error Cannot create Shell Notification Icon, which might occur after a user who was once able to log into IBM® Rational® Portfolio Manager (RPM) has had their password reset.
Cause
The full error message that occurs is as follows:
Application Error
Exception ERzTrayIconError in module RPMITray.exe at 0007D51F, Cannot create Shell Notification Icon

Resolving The Problem
Use the following steps to resolve this error message:
- Exit the RPM Tray by clicking it and selecting Exit RPM Tray.
- Launch the RPM Client and uncheck Monitor Workflow.
- Log into RPM.
- After a successful login, re-start the RPM Tray on Icon tray and recheck Monitor Workflow
- The error should no longer occur
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Document Information
More support for:
Rational Portfolio Manager
Software version:
6.1, 6.1.1.1, 6.1.1.2, 6.1.1.3, 6.1.2.7, 6.2, 6.2.2.3, 7.0.0.0, 7.0.1.1, 7.0.2.2
Operating system(s):
AIX, Windows
Document number:
85235
Modified date:
16 June 2018
UID
swg21244352