What does HRESULT 0xC004C020 (SL_E_CHPA_DMAK_LIMIT_EXCEEDED) mean?

 
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SL_E_CHPA_DMAK_LIMIT_EXCEEDED

SL_E_CHPA_DMAK_LIMIT_EXCEEDED (0xc004c020) is a Windows Software Licensing activation-service code. The Multiple Activation Key (MAK) has reached the number of activations allowed by its license. The device cannot resolve this locally; the organization that owns the MAK must review its allocation.

What to check

  • Confirm that the device is assigned to the organization and should use that MAK.
  • Give the exact error and device details to the volume-licensing administrator.
  • Use VAMT or the organization’s approved activation workflow rather than reusing another key.

Microsoft: Volume Activation Management Tool overview

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Microsoft: activation error-code troubleshooting


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