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Application of p2 activation kit to IBM Rational Developer for i 9.8 fails to update license status

Troubleshooting


Problem

In IBM Rational Developer for i 9.8, the permanent activation kit is installed through Help/Install New Software.
At times, this license application appears to succeed; however, the license display continues to show either as Trial with an eventual expiration or Nodelock.

Symptom

After applying the license, Help/Manage Licenses still shows RPG and COBOL Tools as Trial or the license registers as Nodelock.
RDi 9.8 Nodelock in Manage Licenses
However, the Help/About IBM Rational Developer for i/Installation Details shows the permanent license installed.
 
Help About RDi shows Permanent License applied

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 August 2023

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