Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

Quick reference guide for resolving the most frequent issues encountered during Licentra NetSuite integration. See More:

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Critical Issues

Bundle Installation Fails

Symptoms:

  • Installation process stops or fails
  • Error messages during bundle installation
  • Bundle not appearing in installed list

Possible Causes:

  • Insufficient NetSuite permissions
  • NetSuite version incompatibility
  • System maintenance in progress
  • Network connectivity issues

Solutions:

  1. Verify Administrator permissions - Ensure you have SuiteBundler access
  2. Check NetSuite version - Confirm compatibility with Licentra bundle
  3. Try during off-peak hours - Avoid system maintenance windows
  4. Contact NetSuite support - For platform-related issues

Configuration Validation Fails

Symptoms:

  • License Viewer shows empty sublist
  • Error messages in configuration
  • Connection timeout errors

Possible Causes:

  • Incorrect Client ID or License Secret
  • Wrong License Server URL
  • API Secret not properly configured
  • Network connectivity issues

Solutions:

  1. Verify credentials - Check Client ID and License Secret from Licentra portal
  2. Confirm server URL - Use correct environment URL
  3. Check API Secret - Ensure "Allow for all Scripts" is checked
  4. Test network connectivity - Verify outbound HTTPS access

Configuration Issues

Invalid Client ID

Symptoms:

  • Authentication errors
  • "Invalid credentials" messages
  • Empty license data

Solutions:

  1. Copy Client ID exactly from Licentra portal
  2. Check for extra spaces or characters
  3. Verify environment - Use correct credentials for your environment
  4. Contact Licentra admin for credential verification

API Secret Not Found

Symptoms:

  • "Secret not found" errors
  • Configuration validation fails
  • Script access denied

Solutions:

  1. Verify secret ID spelling in configuration
  2. Check secret exists in API Secrets list
  3. Confirm "Allow for all Scripts" is checked
  4. Recreate secret if necessary

Wrong License Server URL

Symptoms:

  • Connection timeout errors
  • 404 or server errors
  • Environment mismatch issues

Solutions:

  1. Use correct environment URL:
    • Production: https://production.licentra.api.bringitproducts.com
    • Development: https://development.licentra.api.bringitproducts.com
  2. Verify URL format - Must be valid HTTPS
  3. Check network access - Ensure firewall allows outbound HTTPS

Authentication Issues

License Secret Invalid

Symptoms:

  • Authentication failures
  • "Invalid credentials" errors
  • Connection refused

Solutions:

  1. Copy License Secret exactly from Licentra portal
  2. Check for extra characters or spaces
  3. Verify secret is current - Not expired or rotated
  4. Confirm environment - Use correct secret for environment

API Secret Access Denied

Symptoms:

  • "Access denied" errors
  • Script execution failures
  • Permission errors

Solutions:

  1. Check "Allow for all Scripts" setting in API Secret
  2. Verify user permissions for API Secrets access
  3. Confirm NetSuite role has required permissions
  4. Recreate API Secret with proper settings

Network Issues

Connection Timeout

Symptoms:

  • Slow or failed connections
  • Timeout error messages
  • Intermittent connectivity

Possible Causes:

  • Firewall blocking outbound HTTPS
  • Network congestion
  • DNS resolution issues
  • Corporate proxy settings

Solutions:

  1. Check firewall rules - Allow outbound HTTPS (port 443)
  2. Test network connectivity - Use curl or ping to test
  3. Configure proxy settings - If using corporate proxy
  4. Contact IT team - For network infrastructure issues

SSL Certificate Issues

Symptoms:

  • SSL/TLS errors
  • Certificate validation failures
  • Security warnings

Solutions:

  1. Verify HTTPS URLs - Ensure using secure connections
  2. Check system time - Ensure accurate for certificate validation
  3. Update certificates - If using custom certificates
  4. Contact support - For certificate-related issues

License Management Issues

No License Data Displayed

Symptoms:

  • Empty License Viewer
  • No subscriptions shown
  • Missing feature information

Solutions:

  1. Click "Refresh Token from Server" in License Viewer
  2. Check error messages below refresh link
  3. Verify configuration is correct
  4. Contact Licentra admin for license verification

License Enforcement Not Working

Symptoms:

  • Licensed features accessible without validation
  • No license restrictions enforced
  • Missing validation checks

Solutions:

  1. Verify bundle installation is complete
  2. Check configuration is active and correct
  3. Test license validation in License Viewer
  4. Contact support for enforcement issues

Environment Issues

Wrong Environment Configuration

Symptoms:

  • Test data in production
  • Production data in development
  • Environment mismatch errors

Solutions:

  1. Verify License Server URL matches environment
  2. Check credentials are for correct environment
  3. Confirm environment in Licentra portal
  4. Update configuration if necessary

Environment Switching Problems

Symptoms:

  • Configuration not updating
  • Old environment data still showing
  • Cache-related issues

Solutions:

  1. Clear browser cache and cookies
  2. Refresh License Viewer after configuration change
  3. Wait for propagation - Changes may take a few minutes
  4. Restart NetSuite session if necessary

User Interface Issues

License Viewer Not Loading

Symptoms:

  • Page doesn't load completely
  • Blank or error pages
  • JavaScript errors

Solutions:

  1. Check browser compatibility - Use supported browsers
  2. Clear browser cache and cookies
  3. Disable browser extensions temporarily
  4. Try different browser to isolate issue

Configuration Page Errors

Symptoms:

  • Configuration page not accessible
  • Field validation errors
  • Save operation fails

Solutions:

  1. Verify user permissions for configuration access
  2. Check field values for format requirements
  3. Try saving in sections - Don't fill all fields at once
  4. Contact NetSuite admin for permission issues

Advanced Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Steps

When encountering issues, follow these steps:

  1. Check error messages - Note exact error text
  2. Verify configuration - Review all field values
  3. Test connectivity - Use network diagnostic tools
  4. Check permissions - Verify user access rights
  5. Review logs - Check NetSuite system logs
  6. Contact support - Provide detailed error information

Information to Collect

When contacting support, provide:

  • Exact error messages and screenshots
  • Configuration details (without sensitive data)
  • NetSuite environment and version
  • Steps to reproduce the issue
  • Recent changes made to configuration
  • Network environment details

Getting Help

When to Contact Support

  • Critical functionality not working
  • Security-related issues or credential problems
  • Configuration problems not resolved by this guide
  • Performance issues affecting operations

Support Channels

  • NetSuite Support: For NetSuite platform issues
  • Licentra Administrator: For credential and access issues
  • BringIT Support: For integration and technical issues
  • IT Team: For network and infrastructure issues

Emergency Contacts

For critical production issues:

  • Priority Support: Available for production environments
  • 24/7 Support: For critical business impact issues
  • Escalation Procedures: For unresolved issues


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