Error 7189 - Client Activation is Not Allowed to Activate

Aug 31, 2020

In this article we explain error message:

Failed: 7189; Client activation is not allowed to activate: (license number). Check the license model to make sure a client can activate.

Cause

This error message indicates the license type does not match the platform you are trying to activate it on.

For example:

You are trying to activate a network license directly in the GeoStudio client instead of the license manager.
You are trying to activate a standalone license on a network license manager instead of the GeoStudio client.

Steps to Resolve

Determine what type of license you have by entering your serial number(s) here:
GeoStudio License Lookup
If your license is a:
- Standalone license, activate it directly in GeoStudio.
- Network license, activate it using the lmadmin license manager.