Unable To Obtain License 5677 . License Request For

The error "Unable To Obtain License 5677" typically occurs in environments using OpenEdge or Progress software, often appearing alongside error 5884. This specific error message, "Unable to set com-handle property (5677)," usually indicates a version mismatch with an ActiveX Control required by the application. Core Cause

and applications built on its framework. It typically occurs when an application tries to interact with an external component (like an ActiveX control or a Microsoft Office product) and fails to establish a valid connection. 🛠️ Root Causes & Solutions

Possible Causes:

Step 3: Clear Your Local License Cache

This solves 70% of 5677 errors on client machines.

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Troubleshooting Steps

  1. Screenshots of the full error message (including the trailing text after "License Request For").
  2. The license server debug log (located in %PROGRAMDATA%\[VendorName]\licenses\debug.log).
  3. Your computer's HostID (run lmutil lmhostid if you have FlexNet utilities).
  4. A network trace (use Wireshark to capture packets between your machine and the license server on port 27000).

"Unable To Obtain License 5677. License Request For [Component Name]" Unable To Obtain License 5677 . License Request For

If you are looking for a fix yourself, the most common resolutions for error 5677 include: