Ansys Your Product License Has Numerical Problem Size Limits Verified May 2026
Troubleshooting: "Your Product License Has Numerical Problem Size Limits Verified"
To make the most of your ANSYS license and ensure accurate results: Open the Ansys License Management Center (usually found
The batch flag ( -b ) sometimes bypasses immediate size verification (not a full bypass, but avoids GUI overhead). follow these steps:
- Open the Ansys License Management Center (usually found in your Start Menu).
- Click on "View Status/Diagnostics" on the left.
- Select "Display License Status".
- Look for lines in the output that mention
INCREMENTorUPGRADE. - Look for keywords like
size_limitor specific version numbers.
Fluid Dynamics (Fluent/CFX):
Typically limited to 512,000 cells/nodes . Recent versions like 2025 R1 may allow up to 1 million cells but may restrict solutions to a single CPU core . Ansys Motion: Limited to 100,000 nodes per flexible body. Why You Get the Error (Even if Under the Limit) but avoids GUI overhead).
Before reaching for your wallet, try these optimization techniques to shrink your problem size: Symmetry is Your Friend:
This article is for informational purposes. License limits are subject to ANSYS, Inc. terms and conditions. Always refer to your specific license agreement and contact ANSYS support or your authorized reseller for definitive guidance.
Part 1: Breaking Down the Warning – Word by Word
To verify the numerical problem size limits for your ANSYS license, follow these steps:
