InstantOn license cannot be reactivated or be used to override licenses of other types

  • KM00831494
  • 07-Apr-2014
  • 07-Apr-2014

Summary

When you try to migrate a database from an Asset Manager version to another Asset Manager version, these two AM versions must use the same type of licenses

Error

Error when trying to run the wizard for database update ..\migration\from931\upgrade.lst' :

2014/03/27 14:31:25.000 0 1 (0) InstantOn license cannot be reactivated or be used to override licenses of other types.

Cause

When you try to migrate a database from an Asset Manager version to another Asset Manager version, these two Asset Manager versions must use the same type of licenses.
For example, if you try to migrate from an Asset Manager version that is using the Instant-On license to an Asset Manager version that is using the Evaluation license, an error occurs.

Fix

1. Obtain the new or addtional HP AutoPass License Keys.
2. Install the new or modified License Keys.
3. Reactivate the database with Asset Manager Application Designer
   a. Select the Action/ Activate database... option. The Database activation screen displays, with a list of the authorizations granted by your contract
   b. Click OK to activate the connected database using the displayed license.