Lic1417n The Specified License Could Not Be Removed. Return Code -216 Jun 2026

Before attempting removal, use the list command to see exactly what is on the system: db2licm -l Use code with caution.

If you are an admin of the license server, you can forcibly remove a license using lmremove with the -f (force) flag: Before attempting removal, use the list command to

typically points to one of these underlying issues: Before attempting removal

Provide return code explicitly—it often helps support engineers narrow down to a vendor‑specific cause, such as an internal timeout or database inconsistency on the license server. bypassing the need for manual removal.

Administrators sometimes use the command:

If the -216 error persists specifically for a trial license, IBM suggests that applying a new permanent license with -a often automatically cleans up or replaces the conflicting trial entries, bypassing the need for manual removal.