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Error "The Empower database is not the one that hosts the license request file" when activating Empower licenses - WKB8687

Article number: 8687

SYMPTOMS

  • The following error appears when attempting to activate Empower licenses: "The Empower database is not the one that hosts the license request file. You must select the database that contains the license request file" 

ENVIRONMENT

  • Empower 3 Enterprise

CAUSE

The identity of the Empower database is different than the identity indicated in the activation file.

FIX or WORKAROUND

Generate a new Software Registration file and attempt licensing again. If licensing still fails, contact Waters Support.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For Empower 3 Personal, see WKB292316

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