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db2connectactivate utility reports errorcode=-4450, security mechanism requested is not supported by server

Troubleshooting


Problem

When activating DB2 Connect license on mainframe using db2connectactivate utility, error is returned indicating the security mechanism is not supported by server.

Symptom

The following output may be returned from the db2connectactivate command,
[license activator][13451]Activation failed.
SQLCODE: -4450
SQLSTATE: 0A502
Message: [jcc][t4][2095][11230][3.69.24]Security mechanism requested is not supported by server. Errorcode=-4450, SQLSTATE=0A502

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Document Information

Modified date:
30 April 2025

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