Your Abaqus License Server Is Running With An Unsupported Version Of Flexnet

To understand the error, you must understand two components:

If your Abaqus client software is "newer" than the license manager software sitting on your server, the two cannot communicate, resulting in the "unsupported version" error. Step 1: Verify Your Current Version

# Stop license server ./lmutil lmdown -c /opt/SIMULIA/License/abaqus.lic -force To understand the error, you must understand two

Run this command on your license server (Windows Command Prompt as Admin or Linux terminal):

Some users try to bypass this warning by forcing the connection or downgrading their Abaqus client. Running an unsupported FlexNet version can lead to: In the tab, double-check that the paths to

Your server software is too old (or incorrectly configured) for the Abaqus client you are trying to use.

In the tab, double-check that the paths to these new files are correct. Save the Service and Restart the server. Important Maintenance Tips A 2024 license will run 2023, but a

Ensure your license file actually supports the version of Abaqus you are trying to run. A 2024 license will run 2023, but a 2023 license cannot run 2024. Essentially, the License Manager must always be equal to or newer than the software version you are trying to launch. Do you have access to the installation media license server files to perform the update? AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

There are three primary reasons you might encounter the "unsupported FlexNet version" message:

Updating the software sometimes causes Windows Firewall to re-block the application. Ensure the new lmgrd.exe and ABAQUS.exe have exceptions.