License Fails to Be Activated

If an error message is displayed when you run the license active file-name command to activate a license file, rectify the fault based on Table 1.

If the fault persists, collect error information and contact Huawei technical support personnel.

**Table 1** Possible causes and solutions for rectifying license file activation failures
Error Message	Possible Cause	Solution
Error: Invalid file name. The file name extension must be .dat	The extension of the license file name is invalid. The extension of a license file name must be .dat.	Apply for or purchase a new license file.
Error: The specified file does not exist or is illegal.	The license file does not exist.	Upload the license file to be activated.
Info: File has been actived before!	The license file has been activated.	You need not activate the license file again.
Info: License file validation failed.	The license file fails to be verified.	Apply for or purchase a new license file.
Info: License File with ESN or Version mismatch cannot be activated repetitively.	The ESN or version number in the license file does not match that of the device.	Apply for a correct license file that matches the ESN and software version of the device.
Info: License File expired.	The license file has expired.	Apply for a new valid license file.
No product features present in LK.	The license file mismatches the product information.	Apply for or purchase a new license file.