How To Fix EI202 - License & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 202

• Message text: License & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI202 - License & deleted ?

  The SAP error message EI202, which states "License & deleted," typically indicates that the system is unable to find a valid license for the software component or that the license has been deleted or is no longer valid. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during system upgrades, after a system copy, or if the license has expired.
  Cause:
  
  Expired License: The license for the SAP system has expired and needs to be renewed.
  Deleted License: The license key has been deleted from the system, either accidentally or due to a system error.
  System Copy or Upgrade: If a system copy or upgrade was performed, the license may not have been transferred correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the license management in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check License Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SLICENSE in the SAP GUI.
  Check the status of the installed licenses and see if any are expired or missing.
  
  
  
  Renew License:
  
  If the license has expired, contact your SAP account representative to obtain a new license key.
  Once you have the new license key, you can upload it using transaction code SLICENSE.
  
  
  
  Reinstall License:
  
  If the license was deleted, you may need to reinstall it using the same transaction code.
  Ensure that you have the correct license file and follow the prompts to upload it.
  
  
  
  System Copy Considerations:
  
  If the error occurred after a system copy, ensure that the license was properly transferred. You may need to reapply the license key.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the license management settings in the system are correctly configured. This may involve checking the system profile parameters related to licensing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP License Types: Understand the different types of licenses (e.g., developer, professional, etc.) and ensure that you are using the correct one for your system.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to license management for more detailed instructions on managing licenses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EI202 error and restore proper licensing functionality to your SAP system.