How To Fix SLIC108 - No license found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLIC - saplicense Messages

• Message number: 108

• Message text: No license found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLIC108 - No license found ?

  The SAP error message SLIC108: No license found typically indicates that the system is unable to find a valid license for the SAP software you are trying to use. This can occur for various reasons, including issues with the license key, the license file not being properly installed, or the system not being correctly configured to recognize the license.
  Causes:
  
  Missing License Key: The license key may not have been entered or may be missing from the system.
  Expired License: The license may have expired, and a new one needs to be obtained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the license.
  License File Issues: The license file may be corrupted or not placed in the correct directory.
  System Copy or Migration: If the system was copied or migrated, the license may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check License Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SLICENSE in the SAP GUI to check the current license status and see if a valid license is installed.
  
  
  
  Install or Update License:
  
  If no license is found, you may need to install a new license. You can do this by:
  
  Obtaining a new license key from SAP.
  Using transaction code SLICENSE to upload the new license file.
  Follow the prompts to enter the new license key.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify License File Location:
  
  Ensure that the license file is located in the correct directory. The typical location for the license file is in the **/usr/sap//SYS/global/` directory on Unix/Linux systems or in the corresponding directory on Windows.
  
  
  
  Check for Expiration:
  
  If the license has expired, contact SAP support or your SAP account representative to obtain a new license.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is properly configured to recognize the license. This may involve checking the instance profile and ensuring that the correct parameters are set.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SLICENSE: To manage and check licenses.
  SICF: To check if the necessary services are activated.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to licensing and system configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SLIC108 error and ensure that your SAP system has a valid license.