Activation

TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks requires activation via a license in order to start. Licenses can be generated in the TIBCO Software Downloads site at https://www.tibco.com/downloads. For complete details on activating TIBCO products, see the TIBCO Activation Service documentation at https://docs.tibco.com/products/tibco-activation-service.

Note: License activation is not required for development and running applications in TIBCO Business Studio for BusinessWorks.
Important: TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks will shut down when you reach the end date of your entitlement to the product, and will not restart until you replace your license file with one that contains a new entitlement end date. It is recommended that you do so well in advance of your entitlement end date to avoid business disruption.

There are two options for activating this product:

  • In-product Activation (local activation): Copy your license file to the host system where you are running TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks.
  • TIBCO Activation Service (remote activation): Install TIBCO Activation Service software and upload your license file to the running instance before installing TIBCO ActiveMatrix BusinessWorks software. Consult the TIBCO Activation Service documentation for installation instructions, and to determine the URL for your TIBCO Activation Service instance.

Note: License generated for a TIBCO Activation Service instance and In-product Activation are not compatible with each other. Consult the TIBCO Activation Service documentation for instructions on generating a license for the activation option you choose.

Activation - Warning Alerts and Error Messages

This section describes the warning alerts and error messages you might view during the license activation.

  • In-product Activation (local activation):

    • Description: Error: No License File. Application fails to start or shuts down immediately.

      • Example of the Error Message: Your organization does not have entitlement to TIBCO_BW_CCS. Contact TIBCO at https://www.tibco.com/contact-us to purchase entitlement to this product.
      • Resolution: Place a valid license file in the product's designated license directory.

    • Description: Error: ERROR: Incorrect Product License. Application fails to start.

      • Example of the Error Message: Your organization does not have entitlement to TIBCO_BW_CCS. Contact TIBCO at https://www.tibco.com/contact-us to purchase entitlement to this product.
      • Resolution: Replace the incorrect file with the valid license file for the specific TIBCO product.

    • Description: Error: Expired License File. Application fails to start.

      • Example of the Error Message: Requested feature was not found.
      • Resolution: Obtain and deploy a renewed, valid license file from TIBCO.

    • Description: Error: Bounded License on Wrong Machine. Application fails to start.

      • Example of the Error Message: Response does not match system hostid.
      • Resolution: Use the license file that is bounded to the correct machine's host ID.

    • Description: Info: License Nearing Expiry (>90 days). Application runs normally.

      • Example of the Error Message: Entitlement to TIBCO_BW_CCS for TIBCO is confirmed through Fri Dec 12 23:59:59 IST 2025.
      • Resolution: No immediate action required. Plan for license renewal.

    • Description: Notice: License Nearing Expiry (t-90 days). Application runs normally.

      • Example of the Error Message: Entitlement to TIBCO_BW_CCS for TIBCO ends on Fri Aug 01 23:59:59 GMT 2025, at which time product shutdown will occur. Renew your entitlement as soon as possible.
      • Resolution: Begin the license renewal process to avoid future disruption.

    • Description: Alert: License Nearing Expiry (t-7 days). Application runs normally, but shutdown is imminent.

      • Example of the Error Message: TIBCO_BW_CCS will shut down on Wed May 28 23:59:59 GMT 2025 when entitlement ends for TIBCO. Renew your entitlement immediately to avoid product shutdown.
      • Resolution: Renew the entitlement immediately to prevent application shutdown.

    • Description: Error: License Has Expired (t-0 days). Application fails to start or shuts down.

      • Example of the Error Message: Entitlement to TIBCO_BW_CCS for TIBCO has ended. Renew your entitlement immediately to resume product usage.
      • Resolution: Purchase or renew the entitlement and deploy the new license file.

    • Description: Warning: License File is deleted after the Product is activated. Application should work if the Cache File (Truststore) has the license loaded.

      • Example of the Error Message: No valid license file found at the location. Loading the license file from local storage.
      • Resolution: Restore the Lincense.bin file as soon as possible.
  • TIBCO Activation Service (remote activation):

    • Description: Error: No TAS URL Provided. Application fails to start.

      • Example of the Error Message: java.net.UnknownHostException: tas.tibco.com.
      • Resolution: Configure the correct TAS server URL in the product's settings.

    • Description: Error: No License on TAS Server. Application fails to start.

      • Example of the Error Message: Your organization does not have entitlement to TIBCO_BW_CCS.
      • Resolution: Upload the correct and valid license for the product to the TAS server.

    • Description: Error: Expired License on TAS Server. Application fails to start.

      • Example of the Error Message: Requested feature was not found.
      • Resolution: Renew the license and upload the new license file to the TAS server.

    • Description: Error: TAS Server Unreachable (Startup). Application fails to start.

      • Example of the Error Message: No Contact detected for server error message.
      • Resolution: Verify network connectivity between the product and the TAS server.

    • Description: Warning: Loses Contact with Running TAS. Application enters a 30-day grace period, then shuts down.

      • Example of the Error Message: Unable to connect to TIBCO Activation Service instance at [<entire TAS URL>]. Restore connectivity in 29 days to avoid product shutdown.
      • Resolution: Restore network connectivity to the TAS server.

    • Description: Info: License Nearing Expiry (>90 days). Application runs normally.

      • Example of the Error Message: Entitlement to TIBCO_BW_CCS for TIBCO is confirmed through Fri Dec 12 23:59:59 IST 2025.
      • Resolution: No immediate action required. Plan for license renewal on the TAS server.

    • Description: Notice: License Nearing Expiry (t-90 days). Application runs normally.

      • Example of the Error Message: Entitlement to TIBCO_BW_CCS for TIBCO ends on Fri Aug 01 23:59:59 GMT 2025, at which time product shutdown will occur. Renew your entitlement as soon as possible.
      • Resolution: Begin the license renewal process for the license on the TAS server.

    • Description: Alert: License Nearing Expiry (t-7 days). Application runs normally, but shutdown is imminent.

      • Example of the Error Message: TIBCO_BW_CCS will shut down on Wed May 28 23:59:59 GMT 2025 when entitlement ends for TIBCO. Renew your entitlement immediately to avoid product shutdown.
      • Resolution: Renew the entitlement on the TAS server immediately.

    • Description: Error: License Has Expired (t-0 days). Application fails to start or shuts down.

      • Example of the Error Message: Entitlement to TIBCO_BW_CCS for TIBCO - Internal Test has ended. Renew your entitlement immediately to resume product usage.
      • Resolution: Purchase or renew the license immediately.