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2606876 - How to request a license key for SAP Crystal Reports? - SAP for Me

Symptom

  • Installation key for Crystal Reports.
  • How do I create a Crystal Reports license key?
  • Crystal Reports installer asking for a license key
  • Steps to generate license keys for SAP Crystal Reports
  • How to generate an installation keycode for SAP Crystal Reports?
  • How to get a key code for Crystal Reports?

Environment

  • License Keys application
  • SAP Crystal Reports 2025
  • SAP Crystal Reports 2020
  • SAP Crystal Reports 2016       
  • SAP Crystal Reports 2013

Resolution

To generate a license key for Crystal Reports:

  1. Go to SAP for Me > License Keys
  2. Select/Search for the installation number
  3. Click: + Add System
  4. Enter the system data as follows:
    • Product: SAP Crystal Reports
    • Version: SAP Crystal Reports **** (select the appropriate version from the drop-down, e.g. 2025, 2020, 2016, 2013)
    • System ID: Enter any 3 alphanumeric characters starting with a letter A-Z (e.g. "C16")
    • System name: Optional
    • System type: Select from drop-down (e.g. Development, Test, Productive..)
    • Operating System: Select from drop-down if not pre-populated (e.g. Microsoft Windows)   
  5. Click Continue
  6. Click + Add License Key
    • Material: Select from drop-down list (Note: the "Licensed" number is the total quantity licensed for that particular license material)
    • Version: Select the version you need (Note: the "Remaining number" is the amount you can create a license key for)
    • Number of Licenses: Enter an amount up to the "Remaining" quantity  
  7. Click Add
  8. Repeat Steps 6-7 if you want to generate additional license keys for the same product and version
  9. Select the license keys from the list
  10. Click Generate
  11. The license key will be generated immediately so you can copy and use it during the SAP Crystal Reports software installation.

    See Also

    • Crystal Reports Viewer does not require a license key. 
    • For SAP Crystal Server license keys (formerly Crystal Reports Server) see the SAP Knowledge Base Article: 2611105
    • For the difference between SAP Crystal Reports and SAP Crystal Server see the SAP Knowledge Base Article: 2517900 
    • For issues generating license keys, create a case for component XX-SER-LIKEY-BOJ and include screenshots of the steps and any error messages.
      Please include the installation number, product and version, as well as the license materials (and quantities). 
    • For more information on generating license keys, access the License Key Help page, SAP BusinessObjects tab as well as the SAP BusinessObjects Solutions License Keys step-by-step guide.

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    Product

    SAP Crystal Reports all versions