Warning License Key Missing Requires 39-bgp 39- License Guide

Would you like help identifying the exact Cisco part number for your router model?

show license On virtual platforms, BGP may require a specific technology package — e.g., ax package. Example fix: warning license key missing requires 39-bgp 39- license

license boot level data reload Check with: Would you like help identifying the exact Cisco

Example SKU: L-C3900-DATA= or SL-39-DATA= for permanent license. Once you have the license file from Cisco: Once you have the license file from Cisco:

license boot level ax reload If BGP is not critical, you could use static routing instead. But BGP will not work without the license — the router will log this warning and not establish peers. Summary | Step | Action | |------|--------| | 1 | Confirm license missing with show license feature | | 2 | Obtain DATA or 39-bgp license from Cisco | | 3 | Install license file and reload | | 4 | Use evaluation license only if temporary |

This error message indicates that a network device (likely a Cisco router or switch) is missing a required license for (Border Gateway Protocol).