must match the specific version of the SDP/qcc toolchain currently in use. How to Fix the Issue Check License Status : Open the QNX Software Center , navigate to "Manage License Keys," and ensure your key shows as "Activated" Verify Environment Variables : Open a console and run env | grep -i qnx QNX_CONFIGURATION points to the correct location of your Run Activation Utility : If the license is valid but not recognized, use qnxactivate.exe
On Linux/macOS, use echo $QCC_LICENSE_FILE in your terminal.Ensure the path is absolute and the file actually exists at that location.
Error messages mentioning qcc , QNX_CONFIGURATION , or "license server." Common Causes of QCC License Failure qcc license check failed
Check if the license manager (like FlexLM) is actually running on the server side.
Sometimes, a local tool update breaks compatibility with older license formats. Ensure your Hexagon SDK or QCC build tools are compatible with the version of the license you were issued. must match the specific version of the SDP/qcc
The "qcc license check failed" error is exceptionally disruptive when it occurs mid-build in automated DevOps pipelines (like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions). To prevent this:
: Standard license servers use ports like 27000 through 27009 . Sometimes, a local tool update breaks compatibility with
Most Qualcomm tools rely on system environment variables to locate the license manager. Open System Properties > Environment Variables . Linux: Open your .bashrc or .zshrc file.