This procedure is part of the task of getting a new license key. For more information, see Getting a License Key (New Installations) or Getting a License Key (Upgrades).

Prerequisites

  • You or your partner have received the license key file, either by e-mail or by downloading it from SAP PartnerEdge. For more information, see the License Guide on your SAP Business One product DVD.

  • You have ensured that all users have logged off from their respective companies. You cannot import a new license key file when users are logged on to the application.

Procedure


New Installations
  1. From the SAP Business One Main Menu, choose   Administration   License   License Administration  .

  2. In the License Administration window, ensure that the license server details are correct.

  3. Choose the Import License File button.

  4. In the Select License File window, select the new license key file and choose the Open button.


Upgrades / New License Key


Before you proceed, please make sure you make a backup of the user license assignment list. Sometime the SAP user license assignment may reset due to change in the hardware key or server. In most case it will remain the same. 


STEPS FOR BACKUP OF USER LICENSE ASSIGNMENT


Choose Module - Administration - License - License Administration - Assignment Tab


Right-click on the grid and select "Copy Table".


Paste data into MS Excel Sheet and save as backup.



Choose Module - Administration - License - License Administration


Click "Import License File" button.