Error: 7466: Deauthorization of the license is denied because max number of returns is exceeded

Error Message

While deauthorizing a single-use license, an error is returned during the deauthorization process:

Error:   
"7466: Deauthorization of the license is denied because max number of returns is exceeded."

Cause

The ArcGIS Desktop 10 Single-Use License has been deauthorized more than four times within the year. The year starts on the date of the first deauthorization. Single-Use License Types are limited to 4 deauthorizations per year.

Solution or Workaround

Please contact Esri Technical Support, Customer Service, or your local ESRI distributor.
 

Related Information

• Deauthorize ArcGIS Desktop and Engine Single Use licenses after uninstalling the software
• Authorization Instructions for ArcGIS Desktop (ArcInfo, ArcEditor, and ArcView) Single Use