How To Fix VER_MESSAGES140 - Status of license service is yellow; red was expected

VER_MESSAGES140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VER_MESSAGES - Message Class for FP Examples

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Status of license service is yellow; red was expected

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VER_MESSAGES140 - Details

• The SAP error message "VER_MESSAGES140 Status of license service is yellow; red was expected" typically indicates an issue with the license management system in your SAP environment. This message is part of the SAP License Management and is related to the status of the license service, which is responsible for managing and validating licenses for SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  License Expiration: The most common cause is that the license for the SAP system is either expired or nearing expiration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the license management settings.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP kernel or database that are affecting the license service.
  Network Issues: If the license service is dependent on network connectivity (for example, if it checks licenses against a central license server), network issues could cause the service to report a yellow status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check License Validity: Verify the current license status in the SAP