Error
Error Code:
436
SAP S/4HANA Error 436: System License Setting Failure
Description
Error 436 (ERR_SQL_SET_SYSTEM_LICENSE) indicates a failure to set or update the system license within your SAP S/4HANA environment. This critical error typically occurs during initial system setup, after a license renewal, or following system configuration changes, preventing the system from operating correctly.
Error Message
ERR_SQL_SET_SYSTEM_LICENSE: Could not set system license
Known Causes
4 known causesExpired or Invalid License
The SAP S/4HANA license key you are attempting to apply has either expired or is not valid for the specific system instance.
Incorrect License File
The provided license file is corrupted, incomplete, or in an incorrect format, preventing the system from processing it successfully.
Insufficient Permissions
The user or system process attempting to set the license lacks the necessary authorizations to modify license data within the SAP S/4HANA system or underlying database.
Hardware Key Mismatch
The hardware key for which the license was generated does not match the current hardware key of the SAP S/4HANA system.
Solutions
Coming SoonDetailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:
General Troubleshooting Tips
- Check the error message carefully for specific details
- Review recent changes that might have caused the error
- Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
- Check log files for additional context
- Try restarting the application or service