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Bug

ArcGIS Portal (HA) ver 10.9.1 prompted with the list of errors (Failed to validate license counts. Failed to validate license counts., Failed to validate license counts. java.lang.RuntimeException: org.postgresql.util.PSQLException: Could not find a server with specified targetServerType: master. & Failed to validate license counts. java.lang.RuntimeException: org.postgresql.util.PSQLException: The connection attempt failed.).

Portal for ArcGIS
Bug ID Number BUG-000160097
SubmittedJuly 24, 2023
Last ModifiedMay 28, 2025
Applies toPortal for ArcGIS
Version found10.9.1
Operating SystemWindows Server
Operating System Version2019 64 Bit
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

This issue is not reproducible in the current version of ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3 If this issue still impacts your organization, please get in touch with Esri Support Services.

Workaround

The problem is the connection to the license information on the new primary/original standby becomes stale after a failover. Stopping standby and restarting the current primary would fix it. 

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000160097

Software:

  • Portal for ArcGIS

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