Cpanel problem with Apache on dedicated server

We have a dedicated server using Linux and cannot get Apache to start or restart. The error is: Apache restart failed. Unable to load pid from pid file and no httpd process found in process list. We need this fixed ASAP. ## Deliverables 1) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Employer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No 3rd party components unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the employer on the site per the worker's Worker Legal Agreement). ## Platform Linux