Why do I receive License Manager Error -7?

When opening MATLAB, I am given the following error:

ERROR: License manager error -7

This version of MATLAB requires a newer version of the network license manager. Update the license manager software to the latest version.

Why do I receive "License Manager Error -7"?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

License Manager Error -7 is caused by running a new release of MATLAB using a network license that has not had the network license manager updated yet. A license administrator will need to update the license manager running on the designated license server to resolve this issue. For instructions regarding the update process, see the following article:

How do I update the network license manager?

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/514971-how-do-i-update-the-network-license-manager

If you require assistance with updating your license manager, contact MathWorks Licensing and Installation Support

https://www.mathworks.com/support/contact_us.html