Symptoms
When configuring a data source connection to Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 or earlier, you may receive the following error message:
Complete text of error message is:
Jet could note verify your license status for the following reason:
A Dynamics NAV license file could not be found in {filepath}.
Please check your data source settings.
Cause
In order for Jet Reports to connect to a database for NAV 2009 R2 or earlier, a copy of the NAV license must be placed in the NAV Client folder specified in your data source settings.
Resolution
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Locate a current copy of your NAV license file.
If you cannot locate a current copy of your Dynamics NAV license file, contact your Dynamics NAV partner to request a copy. -
Copy the Dynamics NAV license file into the Dynamics NAV Classic Client folder
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Rename the Dynamics NAV license file fin.flf
The file must be called fin with an flf extension.
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In Jet Reports, navigate to your data source settings. On the General tab, ensure you are pointing toward the correct Dynamics NAV Client Folder.
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On the Connection tab, enter the proper parameters.
Server: Server where your Dynamics NAV database resides
Database: The Dynamics NAV database you will be connecting to
Net type: The network type being used in your environment
Company: The default company in Dynamics NAV
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