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BA53: The backup job has failed because there is no active SQL Add-on license.

Error code Product Applies to
BA53 BackupAssist BackupAssist all versions

Description

There are 2 possible reasons for this message:

  • The free trial period for the SQL Continuous add-on has expired.
  • Your SQL Continuous add-on license has not yet been activated or become deactivated.

Resolution

There are 2 possible resolutions to this problem.

Resolution 1 - Purchase an SQL Continuous add-on license

To purchase the SQL Continuous add-on license, please visit our website

The difference between a Standalone and Add-on license can be found here.

Resolution 2 - Activate your SQL Continuous add-on License

To activate BackupAssist licenses:

  • On the BackupAssist File menu
  • Select Help > Licensing
  • Enter and activate (or reactivate) your product key using the fields provided.

License activation

Last updated Created Further assistance
11th April 2017 03rd Jul 2007 BackupAssist Support page