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Error message "Base license must be activated first" when trying to activate user licenses in Empower 3 - WKB248833

Article number: 248833

SYMPTOMS

  • "Base license must be activated first" error when trying to activate a 5-pack user license
  • Base license and options are active

ENVIRONMENT

  • Empower 3

CAUSE

Input of quote number in "Order number" field

FIX or WORKAROUND

Use the order number to activate 5 Named User Licenses.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Error: "Base license must be activated first" when trying to activate user licenses in Empower 3 - WKB19973

Ensure that the product ordered is the correct part number order for the version of Empower software, whether it be Empower Personal, Workgroup, or Enterprise. A mismatch with the existing system results in this error. 

667003936 - Empower 3 Personal Software Named User 5 Pack (Personal only)

667003933 - Empower 3 Enterprise or Workgroup Software Named User 5 Pack

 

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