How To Fix SLIC013 - No valid license for hardware ID &, logon rejected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLIC - saplicense Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No valid license for hardware ID &, logon rejected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLIC013 - No valid license for hardware ID &, logon rejected ?

  The SAP error message SLIC013: No valid license for hardware ID &, logon rejected typically indicates that the SAP system is unable to validate the license for the hardware on which it is running. This can occur for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Invalid License Key: The license key for the SAP system may not be installed, or it may be invalid for the current hardware ID.
  Hardware Changes: If there have been changes to the hardware (e.g., replacing components, moving to a new server), the hardware ID may have changed, and the existing license may no longer be valid.
  License Expiration: The license may have expired, and the system is unable to authenticate the user.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system that prevent it from recognizing the license correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check License Status:
  
  Use transaction code SLICENSE in the SAP GUI to check the current license status and see if it is valid for the hardware ID.
  Verify that the license is not expired and is appropriate for the current hardware configuration.
  
  
  
  Install or Update License:
  
  If the license is missing or invalid, you may need to obtain a new license key from SAP. This typically involves contacting your SAP account representative or the SAP support team.
  Once you have the new license key, you can install it using transaction code SLICENSE.
  
  
  
  Review Hardware Configuration:
  
  If there have been changes to the hardware, ensure that the new hardware ID is registered with SAP. You may need to request a new license that corresponds to the new hardware ID.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the SAP system is configured correctly and that there are no issues with the installation that could affect license validation.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue on your own, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can help diagnose the problem and provide guidance on obtaining the correct license.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLICENSE: To manage and check licenses.
  SLICENSE can also be used to display the hardware ID and verify if it matches the license.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation regarding licensing and system requirements for more detailed information.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to licensing and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SLIC013 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.