"Error: failed to initialize the licensing environment." When using AutoCAD

September 29, 2025 Shlomo Okoye

Issue:

When working AutoCAD based products, the following message is displayed randomly,
"Error: failed to initialize the licensing environment."

The message keeps coming up repeatedly, but does not seem to affect product licensing.

Causes:

A third-party object enabler, Siemens FactoryCAD Object Enabler, is causing the issue.

Solution:

Uninstall the Siemens FactoryCAD Object enabler from the Control Panel, and reinstall the latest version available.
Please note that Siemens FactoryCAD Object Enabler is a third-party application not supported by Autodesk, so if the issues persist, it is recommend to reach out directly to Siemens Support for further assistance.

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