How To Fix OB404 - Current license & and follow-on license & must be different licenses.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Current license & and follow-on license & must be different licenses.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB404 - Current license & and follow-on license & must be different licenses. ?

  The SAP error message OB404 indicates that there is a conflict between the current license and the follow-on license in the system. This typically occurs in the context of license management within SAP, particularly when dealing with license keys for different components or modules.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The current license and the follow-on license are set to be the same type or category, which is not allowed.
  There may be a configuration issue where the system is incorrectly identifying the licenses.
  The licenses may not be properly defined in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB404 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check License Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SLICENSE to review the current licenses installed in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the current license and the follow-on license are indeed different. If they are the same, you will need to update one of them.
  
  
  
  Update Licenses:
  
  If you find that the licenses are incorrectly set, you may need to obtain a new license key from SAP that corresponds to the correct type for the follow-on license.
  Use the SLICENSE transaction to upload the new license key.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to license management to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance specific to your system configuration and licensing agreements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  License Types: Understand the different types of licenses available in SAP (e.g., professional, limited, developer) and how they apply to your system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLICENSE for license management and OBD2 for managing follow-on licenses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on license management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OB404 error and ensure that your SAP system's licensing is correctly configured.