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Launching the Rational DOORS client results in "FLEXnet Licensing error: -103,577"

Troubleshooting


Problem

Attempts to start an IBM Rational DOORS client results in the error "License Error: Cannot checkout an uncounted license within a Windows Terminal Services guest session."

Symptom

The full error message is as follows:

License Error: Cannot checkout an uncounted license within a Windows Terminal Services guest session.
Fetaure: DOORS
License path: C:\Program Files\IBM\Rational\DEMO_license.dat;
FLEXnet Licensing error: -103,577
For futher information, refer to the FLEXnet Licesning documentation,
available at "www.macrovision.com".


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Cause

The error is seen when DEMO or stand-alone (Authorized User) license file is being used and trying to launch DOORS from a Remote Desktop Connection.

Demo or stand-alone (Authorized User) licenses are uncounted licenses and cannot be used via a remote desktop connection.

Resolving The Problem

In order to check out DOORS license from a Remote Desktop, you must use a counted floating/server license for DOORS.

Related Information

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Document Information

Modified date:
01 May 2020

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swg21404938