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ERROR - Fluent Unexpected License Problem, Exiting
Authored by Aaron Schedlin September 5th, 2024 314 views 0 likes KB2695757
ERROR
Error occurs after clicking Start on a Fluent job.
Unexpected license problem; exiting
Hit return to exit.
Software & Version
Fluent 2024R2
*This example was taken from this version but is not necessarily limited to this version.
Description/Cause
This is a generic error message that occurs when Shared Web licensing is enabled (but not in use) in Client License Settings:
*The cause(s)/solution(s) we identified in this documented instance may not be the only cause(s)/solution(s) for this error.
Solution
- Launch Ansys Licensing Settings 202X with Run as Administrator rights.
- Toggle the switch to disable Web Licensing and click Save.
- Launch Fluent again.
Warning
You will likely receive another license error upon running Fluent again. Please search our knowledgebase for the new license error.