How To Fix VER_MESSAGES142 - No license service

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VER_MESSAGES - Message Class for FP Examples

• Message number: 142

• Message text: No license service

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VER_MESSAGES142 - No license service ?

  The SAP error message VER_MESSAGES142: No license service typically indicates that the system is unable to access the license service required for the operation you are trying to perform. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  License Key Issues: The license key may not be installed correctly, or it may have expired.
  Network Issues: If the license service is hosted on a different server, network connectivity issues may prevent access.
  Service Not Running: The license service may not be running on the server.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the license service.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check License Key:
  
  Verify that the license key is correctly installed and is valid. You can check this in the SAP system under System > Status to see the current license information.
  If the license has expired, you will need to obtain a new license key from SAP.
  
  
  
  Verify License Service:
  
  Ensure that the license service is running. You can check this in the SAP system or on the server where the license service is hosted.
  If the service is not running, restart it.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  If the license service is on a different server, check the network connection between the SAP application server and the license server.
  Ensure that there are no firewall rules blocking access to the license service.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correct. This may involve checking the instance profile or other relevant configuration files.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the license service. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for your specific version of SAP, as there may be version-specific considerations or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or other online resources where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the VER_MESSAGES142: No license service error in your SAP system.