
SAP license can be installed using the SLICENSE transaction. Once it has been installed, the license key is activated immediately.
Note:
This is the initial screen of the SLICENSE transaction. Make sure that you have received the license key, installation number, hardware key and expiration date from SAP. All the prerequisites can be requested from SAP Service Marketplace.
1. Run transaction code SLICENSE. Go to Install box and a pop up will appear.
2. Upload the license (in text file).
3. Check the status. Go to System -> Status.
Note
Additional to above step, you can also apply the SAP license from the operating system using the command SAPLIKEY or SAPLICENSE.
what about setting up automatic maintenance license updating via solution manager? any docs on that?