How To Fix 01653 - Central license data maintenance is not supported by all systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 01 -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Central license data maintenance is not supported by all systems

What causes this issue?

Central license data maintenance is not supported by all child systems
of the CUA landscape.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Central license data maintenance is only supported by child systems
which fulfill the following prerequisites:
SAP Web AS 6.20 or above.
For SAP Web AS 6.20 and 6.40, a corresponding Support Package must be
installed (see SAP Note 704412).
The IDoc basic type USERCLONE05 is entered in the ALE configuration.
Save the distribution model in transaction SCUA to automatically enter
the most up-to-date basic type and to perform the text comparison.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 01653 - Central license data maintenance is not supported by all systems ?

  The SAP error message "01653 Central license data maintenance is not supported by all systems" typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the license management setup across different systems in a landscape, particularly when using a central license management system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent License Management: The error usually arises when one or more systems in the SAP landscape do not support central license management. This can happen if:
  
  Some systems are on older versions of SAP that do not support central license management.
  The systems are not configured correctly to communicate with the central license server.
  There are discrepancies in the license types or configurations across the systems.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the systems are not properly configured to recognize the central license server, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Versions: Ensure that all systems in your landscape are on compatible versions of SAP that support central license management.
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in each system to ensure they are set up to use the central license management.
  Check the SLICENSE transaction in each system to see if they are correctly pointing to the central license server.
  
  
  
  License Types: Ensure that the licenses installed on the central license server are compatible with all the systems in the landscape.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation regarding central license management to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLICENSE for license management and SLICENSE for checking license information.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to licensing issues, as they can provide specific guidance and solutions.
  System Landscape: Understand the architecture of your SAP landscape, including how systems are connected and how licenses are managed across them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 01653.