LICENSE: Flex Licensing error -97 121

Information in this knowledgebase article applies to:

• Keil MDK 4.60 and newer

SYMPTOM

I get the following error when try to build code:

FlexNet Licensing error:-97,121 Error: C9555E: Failed to check out a
license.

CAUSE

The desired vendor daemon is down.

In this case, the tools were able to contact the FlexNet server daemon (lmgrd), but the Arm vendor daemon (armlmd) did not respond. This usually indicates that armlmd has crashed.

RESOLUTION

• Checking the server's debug log, you should see a message indicating that lmgrd lost its connection to armlmd
• Shut down lmgrd, and check that there are no stale lmgrd or armlmd processes
• Then re-start lmgrd
• We also recommend updating to the latest version of the daemons, which can be downloaded here.

SEE ALSO

• Refer to LICENSE: FlexNet: Installation, Management, Troubleshooting

Last Reviewed: Friday, October 16, 2020