How To Fix 5U165 - Grace period (&) is past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Grace period (&) is past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U165 - Grace period (&) is past ?

  The SAP error message "5U165 Grace period (&) is past" typically indicates that the system has reached the end of its grace period for a specific license or authorization. This error is related to the licensing of SAP software, and it usually occurs when the system is running in a trial or temporary license mode, and that period has expired.
  Cause:
  
  Expired License: The most common cause is that the temporary or trial license has expired.
  License Configuration: There may be issues with how the license is configured or applied in the system.
  System Date/Time: If the system date or time is incorrect, it may incorrectly calculate the grace period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Renew License: Contact your SAP account representative or the SAP support team to obtain a new license key. You will need to provide details about your current license and the system.
  Apply New License: Once you receive the new license key, you can apply it using the transaction code SLICENSE in the SAP GUI. Follow the prompts to upload the new license.
  Check System Date/Time: Ensure that the system date and time are set correctly. If they are incorrect, adjust them to the correct values.
  Review License Usage: Use transaction SLICENSE to review the current license usage and ensure that you are compliant with the licensing terms.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLICENSE: To manage and check licenses.
  SLICENSE: To display the current license information and check the validity.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to licensing issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation regarding licensing and compliance for more detailed information on how to manage licenses effectively.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.