Ensure that the COM-HANDLE is properly initiated in the calling procedure.
Environment variables pointing to the wrong software version or configuration file can lead to failed license checkouts. Step-by-Step Solutions 1. Update ActiveX Controls
Understanding why this error triggers is the first step toward a resolution. The most common triggers include: Unable To Obtain License 5677 . License Request For
Locate the specific ActiveX control required by your software.
Check the progress.cfg file. Ensure it is not an expired evaluation copy. Ensure that the COM-HANDLE is properly initiated in
Troubleshooting the "Unable to Obtain License 5677" Error The error (often accompanied by error 5884) typically occurs in environments running Progress OpenEdge or applications using ActiveX Controls . It is fundamentally a version mismatch or a registration failure within the Component Object Model (COM) handle. Core Causes of Error 5677
In Progress programming, the error may occur if a COM-HANDLE was never initiated or was disabled before a specific procedure (like RUN viewreport ) was triggered. Ensure it is not an expired evaluation copy
Sometimes the license file itself is the culprit, especially after an upgrade.
Issues with background licensing services, such as the FlexNet Licensing Service , can prevent the software from verifying the request.
If you have recently upgraded your software, the application may be trying to call a newer version of an ActiveX component that isn't registered on your current machine.